My baby girl

Grace continues to grow!! She is starting to try to sit up, and cannot stop smiling and cooing. We thank God daily for his special gift!!

We also celebrated Christmas with my in-laws the week after. We had a wonderful time, and the kids each received some stylish Michigan State gear!!

Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas, and were blessed to have some of my family stay with us. Joey, Crystal, Tim, and my parents all came in Christmas Eve and celebrated Christmas day with us. It was a lot of fun with the kids, although Martin didn't understand it and Grace slept the whole morning! We did share a priceless moment when Martin saw his blow up Bozo and ran in fear to safety. My bothers got a good laugh!! His favorite toy has been a Thomas the Train book from Grandma and Grandpa! Thank you!!!

Kids with Santa

I took the kids to see Santa a few weeks ago (it has been a hectic time of year). They did well--no smiles, but no crying children either!

So much news...

Since my last post, so much has happened. Eric's dear great Aunt Mia passed after a battle with spinal injuries from a fall, surgery to repair her spine, heart disease, and eventually infections her body could not fight off. We will miss her dearly. On a lighter note, my brother Chris got engaged to his girlfriend Sam this week. We are excited about welcoming two new sister-in-laws to the family next year. (Sorry no pics--can't figure out how to move them from the website yet).

A lttle girl

Well, my dear friend Julia and her husband Patrick welcomed their first child, a little baby girl named Caroline Elizabeth into the world December 3rd. She is a little darling and I am looking forward to meeting her this January.

Smiles

Well, I finally have some pictures of my little darling smiling. She coos and smiles all the time now! I am enjoying every minute I have with her.