Sweeet 16

16 years ago after nearly 5 years of trying GOD blessed us with a healthy baby boy. He was born 40 weeks to the day I was baptized. He is an amazing young man. He is a great big brother, funny, driven, patient and loves GOD. We are proud of his effort he has put into school and powerlifting. He never complains about any situation and always looks on the bright side of everything. Happy Birthday!!

Sofia's 1st tooth.....

New Years fun...

Lize gettin ready for a party....Playing the head band game...what a hoot

We made it to midnight - the lil ladies
Packer game!! What a game!

Monday we went bowling. What a fun time. Lize came in 2nd place behind mommy. I don't win very many games so I am NOT a gracious winner.

December fun...

The girls sporting their new scarves and hatsWill was a shepherd at church for 3 services

The kids get so excited every time Mrs Trish sends a package
Wills favorite gift from his friend Evan to wear on the cruise ship
James made these for our Christmas part-they are way toooo cute
James's gift to the family was Packer stock. You really have to live in WI to know how cool and awesome this really is

The ladies with Jules. I made sure they all had matching outfits somewhat
At our dear friends house Christmas day. What a huge gift it is to have friends that treat you like family.

The cute things kids say....

Lize and Sofi's "best fwiend" since meeting has been Jules. They are so sweet when they are together.

Jules was home with her mommy cleaning. For some reason she was asking her mom where things were made....
She hears many times, made in China. She excitedly says "I love China".....
Her mom asked why? "because my sisters Sofi and Lize came from there" "and my favotite toys".
I never realized Jules even understood they were from China and I love that she calls them "her sisters".

Thanksgiving Weekend....

Our lil fairy Lize...Zach making cookies....
The ladies eating again....
Our sweet, tortured dog Molly. The girls dress her up, do her hair, tote her around and lots of other things. She never bites or fights them.
Thanksgiving dinner with James brother Dewight and our nephew lil D

Bear Bear....

We will never be able to convince Lize that bear bear isn't a "real" living person. Lize got her at the airport when she came home. It was instant love. She gets dressed daily, fed, loved, hugged lots.

Hanging out....

Life is good.....

Sofia Gotcha Day

5 years ago today we met our sweet, tiny, timid, scared, beautiful Sofia. She has blossomed into a beautiful, strong, decisive lil lady. She loves dance class, anything with bling and girly. Her favorite place is the beach. Praise GOD for the gift of her!

Gothcha Day....

Three years ago today GOD blessed us with the most joyful gift Izabela Grace! Lize remains the smartest, kindest, joyful child I have ever come in contact with! She makes us laugh every day of our life! Thank YOU GOD!

Life happenings....

Sofia is so tired everyday she comes home from school. I don't think she's made it to even 8:00 any night.
Lize loves riding her sisters bike whiles Sofi's at school.