Frosting

One morning, couple of weeks ago, the kids and I decided to take a drive around our area and soak up all of the beauty that belongs to winter alone. Sometimes we get so impatient for spring to arrive that we forget to appreciate the splendor of the cold months. I wanted the kids to see the hand of God at work around us. They wanted to know where we were going and I told them that we were just going to take a drive and see how beautiful the snow was and, as we were driving, Anna said "Look Mommy! The trees have frosting on them!" Yes, they do. Frosted by the hand of a loving God as a special winter-time treat for us.

"He sends the snow like white wool; he scatters frost upon the ground like ashes... Then, at his command, it all melts. He sends his winds, and the ice thaws." Psalm 147:16,18

As you can see, I had a little fun with photo editing! :)

Anna & Micah "boxing"

This is a video of Anna & Micah pretending to "box" like on the Wii Fit that we got for Christmas. You can hear Anna coaching Micah "Right, Block, Right, Block..." (notice Micah's outside mittens substituting for boxing gloves!) and then at the very end she says "you didn't even break a sweat did you!" (just like on the Wii game). It's pretty cute!

Anna's 4th Birthday

Anna Joy had a My Little Pony birthday party this year (she'd been planning and praying about it for almost a year - truely.) Hmm, I wonder where she get's that pre-disposition for planning ahead? ;) Anyways, it was a fun, pink, glitter and pony filled party which made it a success as far as the birthday girl was concerned. Mom on the other hand, can't believe that my baby is 4 already! Sniff! But we can't wait to see what God has planned for your life sweet girl - we love you so much! Now to start planning next year's shindig! ;) cake decorated by Grandma Jeanne

(with the balloons done by big sister Grace!)

another My Little Pony -

it's too bad that since she already has so many that she doesn't get excited about a new one anymore! ;)

I think that Aunty Kate has always wanted a pink princess umbrella...

Sledding fun!

Micah Grace

Daddy & Anna

Christmas morning 2009

I should really tell the photographer that unless the camara is set for fast action, any attempts at photographing excited children moving about at the speed of light on Christmas morning are going to be futile. I see she managed to capture a couple of non-blurry moments... Anna Joy and her new piggy enjoying a spot of tea with her new tea set
... and then sharing with big sister Grace

Tiny chefs

It was the week before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring (except for our three!), I awoke one morning and what did I see? Three tiny chefs making a "surprise" for me!

Mmm, Christmas Cookies!

What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice and everything nice - plus a little powdered sugar and peppermint!

Hmm... Is that frosting I see on your face? Save some for the cookies!

Pre-School Christmas Program 2009

Micah's pre-school class at their Christmas program - it was very cute and a lot of fun! Micah really got into to it as you can see!

Anna - hamming it up in the audience...

Micah & Daddy

A great way to spend a cold December's night, all warm and cozy by the glow of the Christmas lights and the crackling fire - except that we don't have a fireplace, better make that by the glow of Monday Night football...

I'm going to have to share my kitchen!

Grace got a kid's cookbook and handmade apron from Graunty Becky for her 8th birthday in December. She's been very excited about it and is always looking for new recipes that she wants to try.

Grace at the CCS Christmas Program 2009

Grace takes her stage performance very seriously! ;) As you can see through various stages of her expression, she really got into it! (She is so excited for the Operetta in April because the 2nd graders get to wear costumes!)

Thanksgiving 2009

Anna Joy was so tired that she just fell asleep right in the middle of all the action & noise at Graunty Kathy's house - she slept just like that for a couple of hours too! So sweet! I guess Aunty Kate was a bit tired too!

Thanksgiving #3 (in four days) All the Lindgren cousins... You'd think that we'd eventually learn not to wait until it's late and all the little ones are tired and crabby before we decide to take pictures - you would think, but then, you would be wrong. At least they're all sitting together, and most of them are not crying.

Yippee Ki Yi Yay!

In early October we celebrated Micah's 5th birthday (which was actually in September) at an Apple Orchard in Delano. It was a Cowboy themed party and everyone had a lot of fun with it - especially the kids! It was a great way to combine our annual trip to an apple orchard with Micah's special day. Here's the rootin'-tootin' li'l cowboy himself...Cowboy cake by Mom... My 3 little cowpokes!

the family...

"Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children are a reward from Him" Ps. 127:3

Our little boy is growing up so fast (they all are). It's hard to believe that he's 5 already! (Or as he'll tell you, "a whole hand!") He's such a blessing to us, an awesome brother to his sisters and a joy to raise (it's a blessed exhaustion!) Adding even more joy, Micah asked Jesus to be his savior on Aug. 25th. We love you honey!

First day of school 2009...

Grace on her first day of 2nd grade!With her Hello Kitty backpack & umbrella (the Hello Kitty lunch box is inside the bag - can you tell that she really likes Hello Kitty?!) Micah's first day of Preschool!

Showing off his Lightning McQueen backpack - he was so excited about his backpack and getting to start school!

Good Clean Fun!

It was a hot summer day at Grandma's so we decided to let the children run through the sprinkler in the back yard... "Have fun," "watch out for your sister," "be careful of the hose," etc. I guess we forgot to mention "don't take a mud bath"! Oh well, a mud mask is good for the skin right? Good news is that they clean up well and, really, who else can pull off this look

while still looking absolutely cute?!

Face Paint with Aunt Jessica