*sheepishly* Hi, it's me!

And . . . . . we're back! I'd like to say that the only reason I haven't posted is b/c we've had major issues accessing the blog the past few weeks since we put a new internet filter on. The truth is, that is the biggest reason. But, there were a few opportunities that I just didn't take. :(


Caleb is our 17lb monster and is getting sweeter and cuter every day! He is so active that I'm about to think he's going to skip the crawling stage and go straight to walking. He LOVES to stand up with our help. And he's never on his tummy long enough to learn how to crawl :) He immediately rolls onto his back, and scoots around with his feet. Who does that?? Such a cutie pie!

Caleb loves this little gym the Swansons loaned us. The red ball is his.

Happy to be sitting up and moving!

First piano lesson-- ok, really he just watched me play

Yes, this is my son who has to *see* everything! I leaned back to take a picture, so he leaned back to see what I was doing. Love this kid! :)

Our neighbors (the Swansons) had their baby Friday night. David and I spent the night over at their house with the 3 older kids. Today while Jakey was at school I had the girls over for a tea party. I even dressed up with them, but forgot to get pics :( Liz doesn't tend to take people up on their offers for help, so I invited the girls to a tea party. We had a peach/banana smoothie for our "tea" and oatmeal cookies.

Daisy's attempt at a smile (she's 2)

Princess Ashley (4)

Not much else going on here. We'll be at mom and dad's for dinner tonight. Josh and Amber get back from Turkey,  etc tomorrow.  David will hopefully take his German proficiency test this week and start school next week!! We're enjoying the last of our "slower-ish" summer days. The Lord has given David and I some really sweet times of fellowship this summer during our evenings. I'm so very thankful for the godly leader, and best friend the Lord gave me in my husband!
 I am so very blessed!!!