summer sun... and rain

outside when it's sunny!

Inside when it's rainy.

Connor went to the library and met a favorite book character this week!

We love reading books when it is raining outside!

Before and After

2009, when we bought our house

Yay!  Green door! 

It took three coats of the "ultra" paint, but it is now a new, fresh color.  The frame and moulding also got a fresh coat, and once it stops raining.... we'll be able to freshen up the shutters as well.

water table

Birthday Bash!

birthday girl on her birthday!

We went to Pittsburgh to celebrate with "Birthday Twin" cousin Peter.

Brooke wasn't thrilled about this arrangement apparently.  ;)

Singing to them!

These next few pictures are just... so funny!

Brooke was less then thrilled with the cupcake, Peter couldn't get enough of his in his mouth at one time.

Every time I look at them, I find something else to giggle about!

We had present opening time too!

We stayed with Mawna and Pap,

which means ice cream for dessert.

and some bath time

and riding bikes on the patio.

We had a great time celebrating with everyone!!!

look alikes?

our niece Avery, 2006

Brooke... 2015

Happy First Birthday Brooke!

May 22, 2014

June

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September

October

November

December

January

February

March

April

May 2015

May 2015

Happy Birthday to the Sweetest little girl!  We love you Brooke!  You've had quite the first year already and we're excited to see what happens next.  Some of Brooke's favorite things:  Mom's keys, her brother, the Peek-a-Boo book, hugging.  (I mean... adorable right?!?!)  She transitioned from the bottle to cups like a pro, and she walks around like it's no big deal.  This year flew by!  May God be gracious to us this next year and keep us steadfast in raising our daughter for a life of following Him.