July 4th

We all had a wonderful 4th this year. We went to the parade in Columbus, which the boys just loved getting a bunch of candy! Then we went back to our house to grill out and stopped over to the Lubenau's to visit with Aaron and Jess. The boys made a new friend, Jake, as Levi was "flirting" with Emma. They had popsicles thanks to Grandma Gloria and then were just being boys, playing swords or light sabers, whichever. Jess and I were talking about how surreal life is, seeing your kids playing together in the backyard. Well, Jess, we always said it would be cool to have our kids together. :) It's so much fun to see your kids grow and teach them. I just LOVE being a parent and a Mom. God has Truly blessed me with such wonderful kids. We ended the night with fireworks at Columbus with everyone. It was a great day.

Emma's Dedication

We had Emma's Dedication on Sunday, May 21st. It's a great feeling to have the support of the church family, knowing they will help to encourage, support, train and pray for our daughter. We had a nice gathering at our house afterwards, thank you to all who came. I'll leave you with Proverbs 22:6 says "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." That is my prayer for Emma and all my children. What wonderful blessings God has given me!!!

Brodie... Party of Five

I thought I would post some new pictures for everyone to see. Life is CRAZY and busy. Getting used to another little one in the house. For some reason when she cries, it isn't as annoying as a 3-year old crying. Emma is starting to smile and coo and she is growing like mad crazy! Pretty soon they'll all be in school, growing up, making friends, ok I'm gonna cry now! They grow up way too fast. P.S. Dylan is SPIDERMAN!!!!

Easter Egg Hunt

We had our 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Bruce and Patti's house last Saturday. There were a ton of kids! We helped the boys get all of their eggs and then had something to eat. It was good to see everyone there and the kids loved playing with all of their cousins. Uncle Pat gave all the kids rides on the ATV. Dylan and Zach absolutely loved that! We ended the day at Grandma and Grandpa Brodie's house with some key lime pie. The kids also got a chance to jump on the trampoline. On Easter Sunday we all went to church and then had dinner at Grandma and Grandpa Vans house and also got to see Uncle Len and Aunt Carol and of course Uncle Lou. The kids are so blessed to have both Grandparents in their lives. Todd and I didn't have that luxury. At the Easter Egg hunt I was talking to someone about time going by so fast. It seemed just like yesterday we were all in youth group and going out every Friday night, blowing our paychecks on anything we wanted and discussing Saturday Night Live (when it was actually funny) every Sunday morning at church. Now we all have like 3 kids, a house and responsibilities! Where did the last 10 years go? All in all, I would say we had a wonderful Easter holiday. Having so much family close to you is such a blessing we take for granted. We love you all!

Eating sand

We spent most of the afternoon outside today, putting the climbing gym/slide together for the boys and bringing out the turtle sandbox--of which 1/2 the sand is already on the ground or in Dylan's stomach! Emma loves to be outside-the fresh wind, although Grandma Brodie would probably shoot me for not covering her up! :) It's funny as you go from kid to parent how you do the same things that your parents did for you, but when "Grandma" or "Grandpa" finds out, they freak out. I guess that's okay though, if they worry, I won't have to.

Blogger Mania

So I've decided to join in the "blogger craze". Don't know what exactly this will amount to, so you'll just have to keep coming back to check us out.
Here's our beautiful kids.