To Be Young Again...

Random pictures

Tirzah went swinging for the first time last week in her cousin Ransom's swing. It was quite a hit.

Here's Berea just lookin' cute...and rather mischievous!

And Tirzah garbed in Elijah's towel (he pretends it's a super hero cape, of course)

Elijah likes (much to my chagrin) to "hold" the babies lately- it generally turns into more of a wrestling hold.

And Peter jumping...

Lunch time! They finally figured out how to get food into their mouths!

And our beautiful little 5 1/2 year old!

Last, but not least, the twins took a bath in the big tub last night for the first time! They loved it of course!

April 14th

All day yesterday I kept thinking that April 14th was supposed to be remembered for something and I couldn't for the life of me figure out why. In the evening I was reading a John MacArthur devotional thing that was talking about facing trials, and I began thinking about the biggest trial I've yet endured-my miscarriage a year and a half ago- and suddenly it dawned on me that April 14th (of last year, obviously) was that baby's due date. Part of me wishes that I could've just forgotten that, but at the same time I think it's good to remember God's faithfulness and sovereignty. I still ache to hold that baby even though God has blessed me enormously with two little babies to be able to hold now, two little babies I would never have known had I not miscarried the last. So many conflicting emotions. And yet, blessed be the name of the Lord! Time to get some sleep before those two little blessings start waking up with teething and colds!

Posing

C occasionally shoots portraits as a side job/hobby. The kids enjoy posing for the camera as C gets everything set up. Here are a couple pictures of the last session...

Watch out, Al Capone!

Ain't I cute?

Sharp shooter (no he doesn't really wear glasses)

Easter and Quotes

Three little lovelies...


This is the first time I looked at all my kids and said to myself, "Wow, that's a lot of kids!" I know, I'm a slow learner.


Here are a couple recent quotes from Anne, while I'm here...
-"I just love sleepin'. I get kinda excited when I hear the word 'sleep'."
-"My stomach is FULL of joy. 'Cause I love food so much."