Heaven...

We were on our way somewhere when Sofi said "I wove foofy socks" Lize says "me too". After a few moments Sofi says "do you tink there is foofy socks in heaven"....

Happy Birthday Will...

10 years ago, after 5 years of trying- a VERY hard pregnancy w/many complications- Our beautiful 8# 9 oz little boy was born. He is a wonderfully joyful child, who knows no stranger. The 2 men he was named after would be proud of the person he is evolving in to. He is "Willy" nilly. He floats through life with a possitive attitude, takes offense to nothing and LOVES JESUS. He enjoys talking to anyone and could care less if his clothes match.

He loves junk food-chips, candy, cookies. He likes pizza. He loves animals, he wants to be a big animal vet and drive a big truck. We are proud of who he is!

Happy Birthday!!!

Happy 5th Birthday to sweet Sofia. Our lives have been changed forever by you in it. I couldn't celebrate your birthday without thinking of the woman who brought you into this world. I pray she has peace only GOD can give. I am thankful she chose life! I am even more thankful GOD chose us to be your family!

Sofi is our sassy, silly, creative, strong willed, loving, compassionate, intense, beautiful little lady. She loves pizza, fruit, salad with "wanch". She loves Dora, thinks Zach is the greatest brother and Will is her personal play mate. She hates cats and that her sister loves Diego. She tells us often how happy she is Lize is her sister. She wants another sister named Eli. Her smile is AMAZING!

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Park fun...

Lize always takes climbing to the 10th degree. I can't turn my head for a second because she climbs FAST!

Sofi is pretty happy on land...

Christmas Vacation...

Although Christmas vacation is a while off, James just shared we get to go to Ft Myers Beach. Even though Ft Myers is NOT the place we wanna raise our kids, we love their beach. Not to mention Trish and her family. I get a whole week with my VERY best friend and her girls. We are renting a condo right on the beach. Yipeeee.

Strange happenings....

For the past 3+ years, Sofi was a real mama's girl. Since bringing Lize home, she was all about daddy. For the past few months a full transition has taken place. Lize is stuck to me like glue...
Sofi on the other hand is all about daddy now. She wants to go everywhere he goes, call him. It's really sweet to watch this transition.

Silver Birch Ranch

For 5 years now we have been blessed by being able to go to Silver Birch Ranch in Northern WI. It is always the highlight of our summer. The whole weekend is filled with worship, friends, horseback riding, hay rides, swimming, boating, tubing, archery / shooting, mini golf, food, camp-fires, testimony's. It is always amazing.....To make things even better-Will was baptized this weekend. He'd been asking for 2 years but he was finally able to articulate WHY...Our friend Neil who's a pastor & brought us to the camp 5 years ago was the one who was able to bless us with his baptism. A rare look at Zach w/Sofi on the hay ride.

Will, Sofi, Jules & Lize

Will tubing

After 2 days of coersion, Sofi finally rides the horse.

Will's favorite part.

Lize did not want to get off.

Teens...

Lize kept saying " this is the best day EVER"

Summer fun...

Summer was a ball and anything but boring. Birthday parties, Amusement parks, moving, friends....

There is nothing like watching your kids enjoy life & childhood!

Yes I made Zach go on here with his sisters.

!st rootbeer float for Will.

!st Pinata for ladies...

Our friend Nora who ALWAYS brightens the day....

Lize still remains the most joyful child I've ever met....