The talents God gives us

Growing up my dad always made us a wooden toy for Christmas. As a child, you don't fully appreciate the thoughtfulness or the time that is put into such a gift. Now that I'm an adult I am so thankful that I'm being able to teach my kids just how meaningful a gift homemade is. God gives us such wonderful talents, and for that I am so thankful my dad has the one he does. He does amazing things for our children.

When each of our boys where born, my dad made them a car with all their birth information.

Three years ago my dad surprised the boys with this completely over the top toy box.

When Alyee Jo was born I was most curious to see what my dad would pull out for his sweet granddaughter. Of course, he went above and beyond.

We are all waiting anxiously to see what her toy box will look like. He said he needs about 2 years before he can have it done. I'm pretty sure it will be worth the wait.

You are the best dad, and we love both you and mom very much. Thank you

Need for Speed

Today when I got home from picking Winston up from school Daddy had a little surprise for the boys. He had both their 4-wheelers out and ready for some racing. It was a pretty nice afternoon here at home and due to all the really cold weather the kids hadn't really been able to play much outside, so this was very much needed. I was beginning to feel the cabin fever setting in on all of us and a little fresh air was exactly what we all needed. Plus it's a lot of fun to watch them race each other.

Decorating the Christmas Tree

It was a wonderful Sunday spent with my family. We didn't get a lot done but what we did get done was plenty. Finally, the Christmas tree is decorated and the stockings are hung. It was a great day!

We always have fun

This afternoon I just couldn't help myself when I notice the kids enjoying some smiles with each other. I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I do.

All eyes on me

For some reason little miss Alyee has a way of getting all eyes put on her. I'm not sure how she did it, but she has her Uncle Jacob and Grandpa Tom wrapped around her little finger.

Family Fun

You know Christmas is almost here when you find yourself sitting around a table playing Pinochle. We had a wonderful day and evening this weekend with Havila's parents, dinner, cards and laughs it just doesn't get much better.

Our baby girl is 1

It's so hard to believe that our sweet little girl is already 1. We had a wonderful family gathering to celebrate her birthday.

She wasn't sure what to think about her cake

But by the end of it, she loved it!!!!

and loved it