Israel Awareness Day, 2010 This picture is a little blury, but it was the best I could get of Chloe singing in the choir this year. The children sang songs in both Hebrew and English. Chloe is standing beside her cousin, Avery.

Good buds: Clara, Chaeli and Chloe
Chloe all tuckered out after a long day of dancing and singing.

Chloe

My team

Chloe dancing the Shabbat dance.

Elijah was able to dance for the first time this year, being that he is a whole 4 years old.

He really loved being a part of the show, although I did see him directing his fellow dancers about what they should be doing during differents parts of the dance. He didn't have nearly as much concern for his own parts.

Clapping during the dance.

You know when they are quiet, something is happening...

I found all three of them in their bathtub, with no water, playing very quietly. Somehow, Chloe was able to get her nearly 24 pound brother in the tub without any harm coming to him. She is quite the little mommy.
Not sure what the appeal was to play in the bathroom. Maybe it was Chloe's way of containing Micah, much like I do with the pack n' play.

Elijah - 4 Year's Old

My sweet boy has changed so much in the last four years. Here are a few pictures to remind you what he was like as an infant and who he has become now. Just the other day it dawned on Ben and I that he is one p-o-p-u-l-a-r kid. It surprised us because we most definitely have not raised our kids to be focused on that. Elijah's fun loving nature makes him a magnet for kids. He loves to pretend like dinosaurs, isn't afraid to sing and shout at the top of his lungs and loves to make others laugh.

Dinosaur Ridge

Summer Vacation - Part 2

Pictures - Summer Vacation Part 1

Pictures for Grandmas

So Busy

Life has been pretty hectic at our place. We have been preparing to move while finishing a basement. In the mean time, a gentleman hit both of our vehicles while they were parked on the side of the street. Our garage is being rented by our buyer and our parking space is being used for a trailer while we pack. Because of the lack of parking, we have been forced to use the street. We are grateful that a police officer happened to come across the scene and save us from a possible hit and run. The sedan is drivable and will be getting a face lift next week while the van was declared a total loss. We would be down to one car save the fact that family has come through with a loaner car. We won't be looking for the minivan's replacement until after the close on our new property.

Kindergarten Graduation

Amazing how quickly time goes. It seems as though we just started kindergarten last week, dropping off my shy little girl at school for lots of first time experiences. Now she is an experienced student, able to read and write, count and study. She had a good first year of school, overcoming some pretty big obstacles. The Lord was very good to us!

Here she is with some of her classmates (Madelyne, Jack, Mya and Cody).
Cousins and brother celebrating with the new graduate.

Chloe and Mrs. Johnsen

Micah at the graduation

Speaking of Micah, he had his first plane ride to Grandma and Grandpa's house at 6 months old. He is such an easy going baby, the plane rides were a breeze. He slept on the way out and then played on the way back.

Here we are coming home.

My boys!

Speaking of firsts, Micah also starting eating food at 6 months old. He loves it. He hasn't turned down a single thing. He loves sweet potatoes, peas, carrots, pears, apples, rice cereal, and bananas. We are keeping with the gluten free diet and he is thriving. I have been gluten free as well so that he is getting no wheat protein from breastmilk either.

While we are driving in the car to Grammie's house

Elijah: "I am the sweetest boy ever!"

Chloe (in a very know-it-all voice):"No you are not. God is."