Happy Birthday, Chip!

Our most recent birthday to celebrate was Chip's. He turned 3 on November 18. What a special guy!

Grandma and Grandma Pa (Chip's version of 'Grandpa') came over one evening to celebrate his birthday with us. They brought him this cool basketball goal!

As you can see, he knows what to do when a basketball is placed in his hands. (Note the basket! :o) )

I really like this picture of All Those Boys with Grandma and Grandma Pa!

Happy Birthday, Chip! Our family would most definitely NOT be complete without you!! We love you so much!

Well, after months of praying and negotiating with the weatherman, Chip got his fondest wish: SNOW. You see, the only item on his birthday list was a sled. So, dutifully, I found him a wonderful sled, then settled back to wait on the magical flakes to appear. And appear they did, at least a few of them. The only problem is they arrived with terrible gale force winds and negative wind child indices. Chip was not to be deterred, however, and outside we went.

Note that sleds truly need a little more snow to perform as they should.

I really like this picture of my two sisters and me. We women never want our picture taken, do we? But I'm so glad we had this taken because I will treasure it forever!

Tyler Turns Ten!

This is a big year for Tyler. He is now into the double digits. He's reached the decade mark. In other words, he's now ten years old. It's unbelievable that's he's that old!

We're so proud of him! He's a very good boy with a kind heart. He's a diligent student who tries his best every day.

He wanted a pogo stick SOOO bad!! And....here it is!

He seemed to have a bouncing kinda theme going on as he also got cool MOON SHOES!

We love you, Tyler! Happy Birthday!!