Giddy up!

As much as we want Edy to only play with blocks and books and brain-stimulating educational materials, the occasional obnoxious child's toy will sneak it's way into our house. This particular item came from a friend who recognized it's ridiculousness and passed it on to us.

While a yard sale is definitly in this little zebra-wearing-red-sneakers' immediate future, it's just kind of hard to resist letting Edy play on it in the meantime when you get this sweet face:



And this kind of response:

Family Vacation

At just 15 days old, Jagger wasted no time in taking his first Florida vacation. This photo captures quite accurately how he spent most of him time, however. I'm not sure he appreciated the beauty of his surroundings.


Somehow this is the only picture I got of Jake (or Jake's back, rather), and I didn't get a single shot of Mindy. They were there, though. And, if you seem them, you'll have to ask them about how I crushed them both in Scrabble Slam.
P.S. Note Edy's face in this picture. She is obviously have an great time listening to the music.






I love this picture. I'm not sure what was going, but, whatever it was, it was obviously very exasperating.


And I really love this picture. God is good, isn't He?

The Wedding Week.

The whole family got together this week for Luke and Caitlan's lovely wedding. It was the perfect way to welcome our two newest members: Baby Jagger and Mrs. Caitlan Smith.

We posed to show you how pretty we all were:


And, because we just can't resist:


Somehow I managed to not take very many pictures during the week. However, Abel and Edy had a great time together. They played in the pool, crawl-chased each other around the furniture and laughed a whole, whole lot.

This is Abel showing off his favorite wife-beater and too-cool-to-care pose for Edy, who is in the background pretending not to notice.


And a few more, just because they're so darn cute:




I already miss you all.
Jake, Mindy and Jagger: Can't wait to see you later this week.
Noah, Audrey and Abel: It's just not as much fun without you. Come to Florida, already!
Luke and Caitlan: Have fun in Guatemala!
Caleb: I love you. Now get to work on our floor!

Happy (very late) 4th of July.

Hooray for a new cousin!

P.S. Yes, that is puff paint.
P.P.S. Yes, puff paint shirts are still cool.

Ahh, naptime.

For Lydia

The camera accidently went on vacation to New Mexico without us last week so pictures have been sparse around here. And dear Lydia has asked and asked for them. So we had a little photo shoot today in honor of you, my friend. Nothing fancy, but I hope you enjoy.