Happy Birthday Buddy!!!

Want to say a special Happy Birthday to my Grandpa!! He is 80 years young! PaPa you have taught me a lot in my 30+ years. The best childhood memory I have is our Sunday afternoon drives. Thank you for everything. We love you very much and we are so thankful to have you in our lives. Lots of Love, and Happy Birthday!

Happy Anniversary!

My Grandparents are celebrating 60 years of marriage. They are a wonderful example to all of us on what marriage is all about. They have blessed our lives in many ways and for that I am thankful. In celebration of their anniversary we had a family picture taken. Happy Anniversary Grandma and Grandpa we love you!!

Brock's Birthday Party!!!!!!!

Just before present time!

Let me tell you this was a hit. It is a thing that makes LOTS OF NOISE and flies in the air. Did I mention it makes NOISE?? He likes to chase Brynlee with it!

My Birthday Boy!

Guess what he learned in Science at school?

Notice his brothers mouth is open too. Can you believe he blew them out. Gotta love your big brother don't you!

We had Brock's party with the Gottschalk side yesterday. He was so excited! He looked out the window and said "Uncle Mike, Aunt Robin, and Uncle Brad and Aunt Kristy are there this is going to be a REAL party!!!!!!!" It made his day. It made me feel guilty for not having one I just assumed all the guys would be in the field so I didn't plan anything. Grandma Mary came through for him though! It made me realize that I need to have a party even if we are the only 4 that show up for it. He had a lot of fun especially with the birthday cake!!

This is what he learned in science class!! At least he was paying attention in class. This child should never be allowed around fire!!

Happy 9th Birthday Brocky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A year in pictures...................

Who could not love this face!!!

My sweet boy.

Our national champ.

Our baseball champion.

Happy Birthday Brock. I can not believe my baby boy is 9 today. He has reminded me many times only one year until double digits!!!!!!!! I can not believe it, it seems like yesterday that we brought him home from the hospital.

You are such a great kid Brock. We are so proud of everything you do. Happy Birthday Buddy have a wonderful day of celebrating. I think your favorite part is the "no chores on my birthday bit"!!!!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

We can't forget Ash today is her birthday too!! Happy Birthday Ashley!!!!!!! Two more years is it??

Prayers Needed.

Ok I know this blog is usually about the kids and our crazy life but we know of a family that is in need of prayers. They are living our nightmare of Ukraine all over again but in China. They went there to get their daughter Lydia and to make the story short her health had gone dramatically down hill since her referral. They were pained to make the decision to not adopt her. Much like the decision we had to make with Dadia in Ukraine. I so hurt for this family I have sat here knowing the pain they are going through. They have three children that are struggling with this as well. China does not have any children that fit what they requested available for them right now so they are staying in China and grieving the loss of their daughter. It is hard to understand how you can love a child so much when they have only grown in your heart. The truth is it is a real love and a real hurt when they are gone. Your heart tells you that you have that child and it grows a spot for her to fit perfectly and then when she is gone there is a huge whole where she once perfectly fit. Please pray for this family they are in for a rough time. I posted a picture of when the hole in our hearts were filled.

Favorite Friday "Foto"

Rotten Rotten Rotten!

Let me start by saying Brynlee LOVES her bath time. She squeals with excitement when she hears the bath water running. Then once in it she is a happy happy girl! So this morning I was getting ready for church, and then thought we were doing good on time and would give her a quick bath. First off for us to be running on time for church was a miracle in itself. Anyways I started her water and she got all excited!! Before I filled it I remembered I forgot her towel and did not want her to get cold. So I turned off the water and left the room to get her towel. The tub had no water in it so I knew it was ok to leave her. Next thing I hear is this big thud, then a squeal of delight. I knew before I came around the corner what I was going to see so I grabbed the camera. This is what I saw.................................................... She was very proud!!!

I mean really don't you take your bath in your pj's with your blankie! I am assuming the wet streak in her hair is where she made first contact with the tub!

My happy girl after her bath!

What a beautiful night!

My monkey in a tree! This is our favorite tree in the yard. It is bright red.
Brynlee loves to be outside. She was excited the dog was coming over to her. She loves her puppy.

Bryson took B on a ride.

Today was about as perfect as they come. The kids went outside to play after school. Brynlee just squeals when you take her out. We need to get all the playing in now because they are calling for snow showers by the end of the week, YIKES!! Thought you might enjoy a few pictures of this beautiful fall night.

Halloween Night

Costume shot!
Trick or Treating.

This is what you come up with when your child says at 5:00 "mom I don't really like the costume we bought what else can I be!" The same costume he begged me to get two weeks earlier at the store! Urgh! There was a little more to the bottom of the costume but "mother of the year" did not catch that. So I just sat here thinking should I make him or both of them put on their costumes again to get better pictures......................nope not worth the hassle!

We had a crazy Halloween night but managed to get a few pictures. Brock was a "Spartan Clown" who knew that even existed before 5:oo on Halloween! Brynlee was a very cute ladybug. We didn't get any good pictures of her because she NEVER stands still! Bryson didn't go to school so he didn't go trick or treating:-( He rode with dad in the combine!

Happy Birthday Hannah Beana Yakka Bozie!

Happy Birthday to my sweet Princess!!! It's official you made it to the double digits!!!!!! We love you and can't wait to see this weekend.