Happy Birthday, Mom!

Happy birthday to Mom!  She enjoyed a party while Grandpa was here, and this year Naomi baked her birthday treat - "Cookies Stuck in a Brownie," as we call it!

Upwards Basketball

Johnathan was back on the court this season for Upwards Basketball.

This year Dad was a fan instead of a coach.  But Johnathan was excited to make his first basket this year.  And he even made a goal when Grandpa came to visit!

The Rhinos worked hard, and were excited to win their final game of the season!

Leaving a Legacy

Some pictures from Zion's Grandparenting conference, taught by Cavin Harper.  We had a special guest come all the way from Colorado to attend... Grandpa Boaz! 

Momma's Helper

Abby loves to stand on the stepstool to help in the kitchen.  A soapy sink full of dishes is her favorite job, and she ensures that the bubbles and water do their work on everything surrounding the sink!

Cardinal Neighbors

I love the cardinals that live around our house and eat and drink outside our living room window.  I always wonder if the ones I see are one of the babies I rescued a couple years ago when their nest fell out of the rosebush.  This one is getting a drink from the beautiful, broken bowl that has found a new life as a birdbath. 

By the Christmas Tree

Family pictures by Zion's Christmas tree... They went much more smoothly than last year's attempt!

Christmas Day

We had a sweet, relaxing Christmas day.  Opening stockings...

Brunch with Ms. Bobbie...

We had Grandma and Grandpa with us via Skype while the kids opened gifts from them.

And the kids stayed in their cute Christmas pjs all day... a favorite family tradition!

We wrapped up the day with Beef Wellington (Yummmm!) and chocolate pie.