Helping mom wash dishes! And....like father like daughter...

Can't get the kids off the 4 wheeler......especially Princess Rachael with her blanket and pillow (that her brothers INSISTED I bring out for her)...

Rachael's first snow! And for all you Woodlawn Bear fans out there, notice my hat and sweatshirt! (originals from the 80's) Go Bears!

Well, I've held it together all day, but as I sit down to post this blog, I am overcome with emotion. I can't believe it is finally here. I can't believe it's finally over. No more fear, no more worrying, no more begging God to make them ours. The END of that chapter. God is so good and gracious and all knowing. We do NOT deserve the blessings He continues to shower on us. I almost can't believe it. What a journey. I just don't even know what to say. Thank you, dear God. Thank you loving us and loving Bella and Maria. Let the next chapter being!.....

Richard's first bow kill...a button head buck. Sorry about the gore....if it helps any....we WILL eat him.....it wasn't just a senseless murder:)

Ross started kindergarten this year! I think he is liking it so far.

Rachael's first pig tails! She LOVES to play the piano.

Bella's first haircut from Mrs. Lori! A few days later, she decided to trim it again herself!! Fortunately, the damage wasn't too extensive!

Rachael's first dress up time!

Ross & Reid cooking for our church's Awana bake sale!

Beauties and the beasts! The boys all love playing in the creek by our house......this day they chose to make clay mud helmets!

Big Buddies!

Richard's grandpa, Pap, turned 82 in July! Here he is with 7 of his 11 GREAT grandchildren.

Little Richard turned 11 in June!!! I can't believe my baby is 11!!!

Happy 4th Birthday to Bella and Maria!

Happy 1st Birthday to Rachael!