Trying to Finish Well!

Hard to believe Shane & I's little girl turns 2 today! Doesn't seem possible, but than again all of the kids keep getting older. We had her party with just us, Chad came over for Dinner and shared in the activities. Shane did a good job on getting balloons & some small gifts for Dakota. My Mom sent her an adorabable shirt saying "Happy Birthday to Me!" and a Sweatshirt. The kids got to do art before dinner, and I had lots of help making and decorating the cake. (Lots of volunteers to lick the spatula's.) We have Bible study tonight, then tomorrow we are going out to lunch with my sisters, cousins, and some college friends. It will be a big time but lots of fun.

Fun things happening in our house this last week. Dakota has figured out how to get in her crib when she wants time alone. She hasn't figured how to get out yet. Which isn't that bad of thing. Her second birthday is this Friday, can't believe that she's going to be two. She's grown up so much this past year. Daniel is still pushing boundaries, We bought him a little 57 chevy car fair condition Saturday at Value Village. It now looks like it's ready for the junkyard. It's missing two wheels the dash & steering column are coming out. I will take a picture of it and show the final result. Kelli is swimming by herself for short periods, like 5 feet between Mom & Dad or one of us and the edge of the pool. She is quite the fish now, and we are very proud of her accomplishments. I will get a picture of this because soon I won't be able to fit into my swim suit I've been wearing since Seth is dropping down. I over did it last Tuesday cleaning and...

Had a good extended weekend with Shane, went to my midwives yesterday. Everything is progressing nicely, three more weeks till due date after Thursday. Girls are still snotty but getting better, Daniel has still miraculously escaped same fate. I've needed this all day Mom. Styling in my shades Hi Mom! Kelli getting love from Dad!So many colors who's to say which one is best.

Not a lot new going on. . . Waiting patiently for appointments, & updates. I've entered my last month of pregnancy so now it can't go quick enough til Seth arrives. I still have somethings to do before his arrival, but I don't feel like getting those done til February. Kids are doing good just some small health issues.Kelli always ready for her picture to be taken. Dakota in a traditional toddler/cat standoff Daniel still having problems putting socks on his feet ;-)

Saw my nephew today and got Shane took some pictures while I got a turn holding him. He's a cutie, but I'm bias. :-) Neva & Jason looked good but tired, been there about to do it again for Shane & I ;-)

Shane's great prize at the Encouragers Christmas party last Sat. Kids just following Dad! Kelli's boots are just nicer Mom, all that foot space

Some more great pictures from this past December after I got my new camera. Enjoying the remaining days of Shane vacation time before February. He is out in his shed finishing up Dakota's Toddler bed. I'm reading & refereeing kids :-) We have our church group Christmas Party tonight since it was postponed due to snow. Playing "Simon Says" with Grammie Showing off the Bellies Boxes make great entertainment

There are the most obvious, with Seth being due in February, and Dawna's little one in March, all the family members having another Birthday. Some things were looking forward to happening, Shane finishing school and moving on to his Masters (God Willing), Daniel finally being all the way potty trained so he can start Pre-school next fall, Dakota getting potty trained (started working on that New Year's Eve Day), Kelli learning all she's suppose to, too move into 1st Grade, and me getting a bigger house for all the kids and things we've collected over the years. Good health for all of our family members near & far. My prayer for this year is whatever trails God puts us on may we rely on Him,grow stronger & closer together. Have healthy children, siblings, parents, & Grandparents. Love each other with all we got everyday and enjoy those days God gives to us. Have a wonderful New Year & God Bless