happy birthday, PJ!

happy birthday to my best bud, Priscilla!!

(and jam-making partner :)
love you, PJ!

happy birthday, Mimi!

we love you, Mimi!

have a wonderful week!

quality time

every moment counts. it's been one year since our sweet Charlene joined our precious Lord in heaven. something that she taught us--to make the most of each moment, especially with our family and friends. our time here on earth is precious.

here's to you, dearest Charlene.

playing in Paw Paw Mike and Mimi Debbie's backyard

eating grass

scooting

playing in the water

I love this picture

Hank's facing forward in his carseat these days

. . . and shaving!

playing hungry hippos with Papa Stan

zoo with Uncle Micah

we love y'all! have a great week!

hank's elephant & that's so cute!!

our little elephant

someone is spending too much time with his momma :)

meanwhile, back at the ranch . . .

daddy's not the only one with a jeep!!

"nice jeeeep!"

one of the newest members of Shawnee, Mimi Joan!!

Papa Mike's ultimate surprise . . .

the newest member of our family, Frankie the fish (thanks, Mimi Deb!)

pics from Carson's 3rd (and Russ's 30th!) birthday party, happy birthday, boys!!

our munchkins . . . Luke, Carson & Bennett

Laela & Carson

Ryan, Hank, Dustin & Baby Riley

do you poop out at parties? my college roommate, Kate, made these adorable matching shirts for the boys . . . Luke wants to wear his every day!!

happy meals with Carson and Robyn!

doing dishes

I'll help, too!

park pics

sweet kiss in passing

Have a great week! Love you all!

Mimi update: she is doing well! we are praying for a clean bill of health while her tests are pending . . . thank you for your prayers!