For Joshua

It would seem that one of my friends, who shall remain nameless...BETH, (oh, did I just type that name??) is eyeing Samantha's future husband for her daughter. So, Samantha and I have begun her official beautification, in preparation for defending her territory! Kelly, stand firm, remember, we saw Joshua first!!

Blessings,

FFF - 4th of July

This was Samantha's first Fourth of July celebration. It was a bit uneventful, as fireworks were canceled due to the raging forest fires in California. However, we enjoyed spending time with cousins, playing in Grandma and Grandpa's pool and just being together as a family. Somehow, I missed pictures of everyone in their 4th of July t-shirts. Oops! These pics represent how we spent the day.

Blessings,


Psalm 90:1 - Lord, through all the generations you have been our home!

PS - If you haven't seen it yet, don't miss the next post with the video of Samantha. Never a dull moment in this house!!

Drama Queen!

Samantha is going through a very normal 18 month-old phase. She has learned how to pout on demand. It really is one of the funniest things you've ever seen. She still LOVES to have her picture taken. At the words "photo Samantha" she breaks out in the biggest grin, literally from ear-to-ear! Make sure the sound is on when you watch this video, trust me, you'll laugh!

Blessings,

Announcing...

As a hobby, I've been creating announcements for our friends who are bringing home their children from Guatemala. (In all honesty, it gives me a "legitimate" reason to be on the computer while I stalk my email waiting for news on Giovanni! =) ) Now that she's been home for almost 6 months, I figured it was about time I did Samantha's announcement!

With all the craziness in Guatemala right now, we are more than thankful to have her home. Rob mentioned that we should add a "y" to her middle name. Hmmm...Samantha Joy, it certainly describes her personality. She is truly delightful and we are enjoying the blessings and challenges of parenting four children.

We look forward to the day that Giovanni is home and our family is together again under one roof. We miss that guy, but continue to have peace in the midst of the storm. Thank you for your continued prayers on his behalf.

Blessings,

FFF #7 -- Bloopers

This week's FFF theme is BLOOPERS! Pictures involving people with their eyes closed... that "are you done yet" look or the blur of a child running out of the picture. I must say, my husband is our family photographer and he does such a great job that it was difficult to find too many bloopers. However, when you're trying to photograph four children at once, it's inevitable that at least one of them will do something to enhance the photograph!

So, here are a few outakes for you to enjoy. May you have a wonderful weekend.

Blessings,

Job 29:24
When they were discouraged, I smiled at them. My look of approval was precious to them.

Why does Mommy insist on taking photos Sunday morning as we're trying to rush out the door to go to Church? This was dedication/baptism day and Samantha was DONE with having her photo taken!

Our library hosted a Star Wars party. Samantha was less than excited about being dressed up as baby Leah. I was so hoping for a good picture, but there was no cooperation on her part. The force may not be strong in that one, but the will certainly is!

Easter morning. Again, must Mommy insist on taking pictures on a Sunday morning? I love Nathan's cheezy grin and Kayla's raised eye brows. Need I say more?