Photo Post

We haven't posted pictures in a long time. You may recall that our iMac hard drive crashed a few months ago and it just hasn't been quite the same around the house since. Hard to believe just how dependent we are upon these technological wonders. Now that we're getting back up and running, we thought it might be fun just to share a few updated shots.

There's just something about this little Poppy flower-girl that slays us. She's far from perfect, but most everything she does sort of melts our hearts. She's picked up on the Chinese victory signal and is taking after here big sister now.

Victoria probably won't like that I pulled this photo out of the memory card and plopped it in here, but I think she's so beautiful, even after mothering six children. You should see her heart.

Our Willow-tree remains anything but sedentary. Here we were at one of the kids end-of-the-year school events trying to keep her contained (we call it "Willow-Containment"). She's now three and a half years old, but her petite frame and high-pitched, slurred speech cause most to guess that's she's only two.

Austin & Meagan seem to make it back out to California at least once a month these days because they're attending so many of their friends' weddings. They always work hard to spend a night or two at our house. Only problem is they always have to sleep on a twin trundle bed because that's the only room we have. Here we're honoring their first wedding anniversary. Aren't they cute?

My Mom & Dad wanted so bad to meet their new granddaughter, so they drove all the way out from Las Vegas to see Piper. They all immediately loved each other. Of course, Piper is so easy to love, but then again I think my parents are too. God bless em'. "Nice victory sign, Mom!"

Barret's growing up to be "so tall and stylish", as they say in the movie Anne of Green Gables. Here he is with his Grandma. We think they're pretty cute together too.

Willow knows how to sucker anyone into swooning over her. She's quite the charmer, and my Dad falls for her hook, line and sinker every time. Only it's no act..., they love each other a lot.

Chinese hot-pot (almost like a fondue) has got to be the some of the best food ever. The only problem is that there are usually endless supplies of it and we almost always gorge ourselves when we eat it. Here Annie and Piper are preparing to pop their stomachs.

It's not easy getting all of us together at one time. Barret took this picture in San Luis Obispo while Austin and Meagan were in Colorado. Annie found a way to break away from studies for a little while to join us on this Spring Break vacation.

Well, that's it for now. Good to have the camera back and loading again. More posts to follow.

Warmly in Christ,