Long time no see.

Wow... it's been a while since I've posted any images or let you know we've been doing.

Chase has started speech and pre-school! He seems to be enjoying the sand box and the painting.

Maya has almost a full set of teeth and our "chatterbox". She'll say anything! This morning she sneezed and said "bless you" too cute:)

Nicole is busy with work and learning to juggle a little more.

Caton has had a big adjustment with his new job and the hours. He's moving up fast, but...with that advancement came traveling to Fort Wayne at 3 a.m. It makes me a little nervous, my fear is him falling asleep at the wheel.

Our bathroom is coming along. We've got a floor! Getting time to work on it hasn't been easy. We got the cabinets and new doors. We're hoping to have it complete by the holidays! The tile for the floor won't be done, but one thing at a time.

Summer 2009.

I'm very grateful I get to stay home with my kiddos over the summer. We've been keeping busy and enjoying the time together. Here's some highlights or times I remembered to bring the camera.

Chase wears his batting gloves all the time!

Playing the drums at the Zoo

Watching for the Sea Lions with Grandpa

Lovin the train ride

Chase at the Zoo!



Feeding the goats

Maya just watching

Steffan gave the kids their first swim lessons. This picture says it all:)

the latest of the chickies.

My day.

Today is my birthday! Not the big"30", just the "29". Do I feel different? NO. I feel I'm healthier than in years past. I participated in the "Mini" Marathon last Saturday. Wow...what an experience. I'd love to do it again next year, but challenge myself for a better time. Chase asked me this morning, "cake tonight, Mommy?" Birthdays to him mean... cake or cupcakes!!! We'll see what I can up with.

the "Mini" is Saturday!!!

Last summer... I got the idea that I would participate in the Indianapolis "Mini" Marathon. I wanted to do it before I turned 30. We'll, my good friend Lisa and I did it. We signed up last fall. We've been walking since last September trying to prepare for the big day. The big day is this Saturday. I'm getting a little nervous:) We'll go down to Indy on Friday and do dinner, a little shopping. The race will start at 7:30 Saturday morning. It's suppose to rain and low 60's. I'm gonna try to take my little camera and photograph the whole experience. We'll see. Wish me luck ;)

Kari & Mark's Wedding.

This was my cousin Kari's wedding last Saturday. It was in Indy and reception was at Conner Prairie. It was just a beautiful day from start to finish! All the pictures will be available on Pictage http://www.pictage.com after I get done editing them. The event title name is Kari and Mark

Congrats K&M!!!

Easter.

Parker, Alec, Chase & Maya had their first Easter egg hunt. The weather was great, it was nice to get outside. We started the day with Church. Then headed to my parent's house for lunch and an easter egg hunt, followed by Caton's family in the evening. Long day... but it was nice to spend the day with family. Maya had a hard time getting around in her dress. As you can see in pictures, she didn't have it on very long. Chase doesn't mind "church clothes" that is what he calls them. Chase asks every morning "church today mommy". He loves going and worshiping with his friends. It's a good thing!!!

Chase's Birthday Party.

Sorry... it's taken me a while to post Chase's party pictures. Chase is into sports right now, especially baseball. So when I asked Chase about what kind of cake he wanted, of course... a baseball. Enjoy!