chloe moments

So I guess it would be an understatement to say that our cat, Chloe, is quite spoiled. :) She has her own little perch by the dining room window consisting of a chair with her fluffy bed on it (oh yes, and her little stuffed puppy courtesy of the children). Needless to say, she spends most of her time there, whether awake or sleeping.

nature pics

I'm always in awe of God's beauty around us, especially in nature. I love Kansas for its seasons and the different changes in nature that take place during each one. Here are some pictures that I've taken over the past year.

Christmas 2010

Christmas this year was fun and relaxing...when we were healthy, that is. We dealt with a lot of sickness over Christmas break but are all back to health now, thank the Lord.

This is a Wal-Mart gift card, not a credit card. :)

picking out the Christmas tree

This was our first time as a family to go and pick out a real Christmas tree. By the time we finally got around to it, most of the good ones were gone. But we finally found just the right one.


This is where Chloe spent a lot of her time. :)

Halloween 2010

We had a pirate, a cowgirl, and karate kid for halloween this year. Kevin actually made Nathan's headband. Looks pretty authentic I think. :)

playday 2010

The annual Playday was in October this year and although it had the potential to be very cold, it was actually a beautiful day. It was filled with all the usual fun and laughter, and we made it through all the races without any injuries. Woohoo!!

hannah's 9th birthday

On September 1, Hannah turned nine. She decided to have a dancing, dress up, pizza making, movie watching sleepover. She had so much fun with her friends, and we enjoyed watching them be silly. :)