Grandma and Grandpa's Visit

 The effects of eating a peep.  Daddy and Emma love them.

 This part is not the part we love- she gets so sticky, but loves them!

 My parents came for a visit last week.  Their visit from Christmas never materialized so the first thing on the agenda was to have Christmas with them.  It was a fun, wild night!

 Emma took right away to Grandpa, whom she calls "dada".  We're not sure why!

 I do look tired here!

 Ben and Sam got new umbrellas for Christmas and they were thrilled the next day when it rained and they could try them out.

I came outside and he was sitting, just like this.  It's a good thing he's so cute!

Softball/Baseball

(Ellie wasn't feeling well this day)

Samuel Isaac is 7!

 Sam's seventh birthday fell on Resurrection Sunday this year.  He was so excited that it was on a church day.  He looked so handsome in his suit, even though he tried not to.

 His serious look.  Samuel loves to play and everything is a sword or a gun.  He loves baseball and is pretty good at it.

 His sisters can get him to smile!  He is doing great in school and is reading like a champ.  He still enjoys doing his schoolwork and is an enjoyable student.

 He is a sweet boy and loves his siblings.  He loves spending time with Paul, Jr., doing manly things.  He and Paul share a love of superheroes and star wars.

Happy 7th birthday Sam.  I love you and pray God blesses this year in your life.

Resurrection Sunday, 2012

Sam and Ben looked so handsome in their suits.  I failed to realize that Ben's coat was blue and paired it with black pants.  I don't think he cared!

 Emma was having none of it.

 This is kind of how the picture taking went for a while.

 Everyone was so happy.  NOT

 Aha.  The reason for her being upset?  One of her sisters put this headband on her at the last minute and she did not like it.

 Now that's better!

 So cute!  The hat, the purse, the socks, the dress...nothing like dressing up a little girl!

 These two babies were having fun comparing shoes.

 And giving hugs.

 Family picture take 1

 Family picture take 2

 Family picture take 3.  Oh well.  It is what it is.  (I think someone deleted some off the camera.  grrr)

 The only pic I got of my kids together.  Again, some were deleted.  Grrrr

 Paul and I.

 Paul Jr. and emma.  Youngest and Oldest.  Both have loads of hair!!

 Not sure what Ben's problem was here.

 The birthday boys!

 Ben. 

What Emma's hat looked like the day after.