Mommy Duck

Here is the mommy duck who has made residence in our yard. We haven't noticed any eggs yet, but I'm sure they will be here soon.

I learned some interesting facts about Mallard Ducks. A male and female pair up, but once the female lays the eggs the male duck abandons her. Then the female will incubate her eggs for about 27-28 days until they hatch. It looks like she will be around for at least the next month. The male duck was in our yard this morning too, but I'm sure he'll be gone in the next couple of days when the eggs are layed.

Josiah...Our Superhero!

Josiah has been taking a Superhero Training class for the last 4 weeks. Last week the kids got to climb a rock wall and "fly"...here is Josiah "flying"...

Grapefruit Expression

Here is Livia trying her 1st Grapefruit...

Hope's 5th Birthday Party

Here are some pictures from Hope's 5th Birthday Party! Her choice for the theme was a Cowgirl/Princess/Pony party. We had a great time with family and we have a little girl that is exstatic to be 5!!!

Kids' Stats

We have healthy growing kiddos and we thank the Lord for that!!!

Joey is now 40lbs and 41 1/2" tall. His height has now passed his weight, which means he is on track to keep getting taller and taller and taller...just like his daddy. He has been constantly asking for food, he is definitely our growing boy!

Hope weighed in at 44 lbs and about 43" tall at her well child check up. Still taller than brother, but I'm guessing not for long.

Livia is 24lbs and 31" tall.

The kids have been enjoying any sunny weather we get. We've recently been weeding the garden and getting ready to start our planting. Livia is repeating any word we say to her and starting to have conversations with us. This morning Andy said, "Livia, how are you?" She responded with, "Goo" (good).

What Can I Do

I thought I would share one of my favorite songs...

"What Can I Do"

When I see the beauty of a sunset's glory,

Amazing artistry across the evening sky

When I feel the mystery of a distant galaxy

It awes and humbles me to be loved

By a God so high


What can I do but thank You,

What can I do but give my life to You

Hallelujah, hallelujah

What can I do but praise You,

Everyday make everything I do a hallelujah

A hallelujah, hallelujah


When I hear the story of a God of mercy

Who shared humanity and suffered by our side

Of the cross they nailed You to, that could not hold You

Now You're making all things new by the power

Of Your risen life


What can I do but thank You,

What can I do but give my life to You

Hallelujah, hallelujah

What can I do but praise You,

Everyday make everything I do a hallelujah

A hallelujah, hallelujah


My prayer is to make everything I do a Hallelujah and to live my life to glorify Jesus Christ!

Livia's 1st Milkshake

Livia experience daddy's homemade milkshake last week...she LOVED it!!!