Micah is THREE!

Micah is three and I can't believe it. It has been such a blessing in John's and my life to have the privilage to raise this wonderful little boy. Grandma Barb, Uncle Mat, and Uncle Thomas came over to celebrate...and some friends who feel like family (the Houses). So, we celebrated Sadie's birthday too (hers is June 6th). Micah (and John and me and Sadie) are enjoying his trampoline he got for his birthday -- immensely. Thanks Grandma Sudi!

Malachi rolls with the punches

Malachi is eight months old now... and he loves to lay on the ground and ROLL. Micah doesn't want to miss out on the action and will often lay down with him and roll too! Malachi has gotten up to all fours a few times... He can't stand to stay still for too long. His little legs are always kicking and moving. I'm doomed the day he starts running!

Early Father's Day appreciation

It's not Father's Day yet, but I just had to post these pictures early and give a shout-out to such a fantastic and involved father. This is John on a "bike-ride" with Micah. He digs in the sand, rolls around on the ground, creates with playdough, pretends with trains, paints on the wall and anything else that may delight his sons. His first priority is to make time for his family. What a lucky little klan we are to have such a loving and devoted papa-bear! We LOVE you Daddy!

Sadie + Micah = friends

Check out the video Sadie's parents, John and Jen, put together! It reminds me of a video before a wedding. :) You'll have to cut and paste.
http://www.youtube.com/user/jhouse5848

Our family

We are at a really happy time right now. The sun is coming out! Our family has grown and we are so thankful for friends, our house, eachother, and God who has blessed us beyond what we even thought to ask for. May we be good stewards of such abundance.

Finally! Outdoor Fun!

John and I (but mostly John) built a new sandbox in our backyard! We had to have Sadie (chaperoned by her parents, of course) over to try it out. We found out that girls and boys play very different in sandboxes. Sadie was very careful and creative. Micah and Malachi... well, they were just stoked to have a little square place in the world where they had permission to just play in dirt.

Grandma hangin' with the boys

We are very lucky to live by Grandma O'Brien and see her so often.