Happy 3rd Birthday, Benjamin!

It's hard to believe our little boy is THREE already!  Here's a small trip down memory's lane.....enjoy!

Starting to smile and charm mommy.

Cool dude!

My first Christmas.

Come here, Louie!

Yummy, juicy peach!

Playing with Grandpa Cox.

Watching the snow.

At the beach in Brazil.

Birthday dinner with Grammie and Grandma Anderson.

My BEST buddy, Keaton!

Enjoying my new lawn mower.

Trying to see that new backpack on my back.

Present time.......for me?

Happy 3rd Birthday, sweet Benjamin Carl!

Michaella's Ears Pierced

Before.....

Signing all the paperwork.

All over, and sleeping soundly.

My niece, Shelly, went with me for our "girlie" outing.

The princess is beautiful.

Our 18th Anniversary

My husband bought me a beautiful bouquet for our anniversary.  Thanks, Babe!

It's hard to believe we have been married for 18 years already.  We were able to go out to dinner the other night......just the 2 of us......to celebrate our 18th anniversary.  If I were to do it over, I'd marry the same guy all over again!

Joshua's Creations

The boys have been taking apart old electronic things around the house and using the pieces to invent things.  Joshua created several motors to power boats in the pool.

Here Joshua attached his motor to a play aircraft carrier that we have.  I tried several times to post a video of it going, but blogger wouldn't let me upload it.  Oh well.  Just take my word for it.....it was really cool!  Good job, Josh!

Grandma and Great Grandma Visit

Grandma and Grammie enjoy meeting Michaella.

Not too many little girls are lucky enough to have a GREAT-grandma.......Michaella enjoyed being held by her 98 year old Grammie.

Grandma meets Michaella for the first time.

Michaella's Outfits

TWO months????

This outfit and shoes were given to us from Brazil.....when I was expecting Keith Michael.  The elastic is out of it, but I had to at least put it on her once!

We're still enjoying the sweater Grandma Cox made for her.....it's very versatile!

Thanks, Jill, for the outfit!

Grilling in the Rain

Just as Keith was starting to grill our dinner, a DOWNPOUR came through.  John  (a friend from Brazil) helped him do the grilling.   I especially enjoy the Veggie Tales umbrella!

Enjoying our grilled dinner.

Our kids really enjoyed having friends they had gotten to know in Brazil come and visit.  

Thanks, Reimers, for visiting us....we had a great time with you!

Camping in the Back Yard

Last week Keith camped out  in the back yard with the boys.  They had a blast!

Springtime Princess

I love spring and the flowers it brings!

We are all enjoying Michaella

Joshua likes to hold Michaella just before she eats.....that's because he doesn't like it when she spits up on him.

Keith Michael was pacifying Michaella until I was ready to feed her.

"Come on, Mom.....aren't you ready yet???"

Michaella Trying to Talk

More of Michaella

These next two pictures are for Mom Anderson.  She gave me these cute crocheted shoes way back before I had Keith Michael.....and now finally we have someone who can wear them.....aren't they cute???