Micah Turns TWO

March 16th my crazy, BUT sweet, Micah-Moo turned TWO! I can't believe how much he has grown up.  He wants to be big like everyone else in the family!  He has even outgrown his high chair.  He only wants to sit in a big-grown-up-chair to eat his meals.  He is learning to sit still, but that is still a daily challenge!

He can also say 3-4 word sentences to communicate.  He favorite food is CANDY and JUICE.  :)

Watching his Curious George Movie from Grandma :)

Hannah helped me decorate the birthday cake with M&M's

And of course to celebrate we had to go to Chick-fil-A.  Milkshakes are yummy! :)

Newport Aquarium

Last weekend the Newport Aquarium had a "Faith Weekend" and church members got more than half off admission.  Since the kids had never been we decided to take advantage of this 

special offer and go for the day.  :)

Here are some pictures of our trip.

Updates in Pictures

Kids in golf cart with Nana Jane.

Super hero Micah!!

Our awesome snowman :)

Eating at Truett's (Founder of Chick-fil-A)  Kids meal came in an old fashioned car.  Cute!

Micah new favorite outfit even in 40 degree weather. Ha.

We have had an interesting winter, not near as much snow as we would have hoped, but have tried to have fun despite the crazy winds we have out here!!

Hannah's 5th Birthday!!!!

My sweet Hannah is growing up.  She turned FIVE last week.  I am so proud of the girl she is growing into. She is a help with her younger brothers and Mommy.  When she woke up on her birthday she told me, "Now that I am five I can help you cook and wash dishes!"  :)  LOVE MY GIRL! :)

My boys didn't mind wearing flower purple birthday hats.  They are so good for their sister!  The boys (even Daddy!) ate off Barbie plates too.  :)

 Micah

 Andrew

 Birthday girl, Hannah

 with birthday cake!

Thinking back to last year Hannah had a huge party at our other church.  She had lots of friends, and different days of celebration.  Out here she doesn't really have any friends her age.  This year it was just our small family, we made pizza for lunch, and had McDonald's for dinner complete with playplace.  Thankfully,  Hannah didn't compare last year to this one. Instead she gave me a big hug and said, "This was the best birthday EVER!"  :)

Lastly, I just had to show off a picture of one of Hannah's birthday presents.  I made her some felt food off inspiration from Pinterest! :)  Set includes, several different kinds of cookies, pop tarts, bow tie pasta, chicken nuggets, and french fries.  LOVE :)

New Year Update

Josh and I were just talking last night and realized we just finished our first full month (January) living in our new house/new area!  Honestly, it seems like a lot longer!  There are some things I really like about living here, #1 my eat in kitchen! #2 all living space (minus laundry) on same level - love! #3 slowing our life down. most days we stay at home.  #4 walking to church :)  #5 "my" kroger has a starbucks and these cute things for the kiddos:

 cars on the front of the shopping carts and…

Mini shopping carts for my mini me :)

But it has been hard living far away from any friends, 45 minute drive from Kroger/Meijer/Walmart etc and 1 hr drive to Target, and starting all over with ministry at church.  We are still trying to figure out where we "fit" exactly in the community, and how to keep the kiddos busy during the winter months.  Pray for us during the new season of life.  More updates coming soon! :)

Merry Christmas!

Our New Church

Several weeks into the fall semester at seminary, Josh was contacted by a church asking for him to come and preach then interview.  We prayed about it and agreed.  Two weeks in a row we went and visited Willow Baptist Church in Brooksville, Kentucky. (2 hours from our house)  Josh preached both Sundays, we had an interview, and were informed the following Sunday the church would vote whether or not to call Josh as their pastor.

That week, we were all headed to Jacksonville, Florida for my brother Wade's and Jennifer's wedding.  The Sunday after the wedding we all had a big cookout at my Dad's house after church to celebrate family, and my youngest brother Jonathan's birthday.  During the food preparation Josh's phone rang with the contact from Willow Baptist Church.  The church had voted unanimously YES to call him as pastor!!

We shared the news with our family and were excited to begin our new ministry.  We were also sad to be leaving some dear friends we had made at our other church, FBC Fisherville.
Since the vote Josh has preached several Sunday's and on the weekends we go and stay at the church parsonage.  The kids are SO thrilled to head to the "new" house each weekend, and sleep in their "new" beds.  I love that they think it is an adventure! :)

Josh still has to finish up the semester before we head out to Brooksville.  We are still praying that we sell our house, or find a renter.  We need something!!  Please pray for us as we begin our new ministry, and for a decision to be made on the house.

Here are a few pictures: (not in order, sorry!)

The kitchen at the parsonage (my favorite room)

The church building

The inside

The parsonage

Family Pictures Fall 2011

We went to the Southern Seminary and took some pictures on their grounds.  We got them back from the photographer today. Here are some of my favorites. :)

Favorite of the kids! Love Micah's face! 

Josh's favorite of the kids. 

My Beautiful Hannah ~ 4 1/2 years old 

Peek-a-boo! 

My Andrew ~ 3 years old 

Big hug! 

Micah Monkey Moo ~ 19 months 

Looking at a leaf bug 

Walkin' 

I like the slanted angle…  

Parents watching their kiddos. LOVE Andrew's face :) 

I really like this one of me and Josh.  Cool walking shot (and Micah) :)

Wade and Jennifer's Wedding

We were in Jacksonville, FL the weekend of September 24 to celebrate Wade and Jennifer's wedding, and also my brother Jonathan's birthday!  We had a great time with family.  Here are a few pictures from the rehearsal and wedding day.  Enjoy!

 Micah sitting by the sign of the historic church where Wade and Jennifer were married.  Micah was waving to pedestrians and drivers as they went past.  He is such a friendly guy!  I keep saying he was born to be a church greeter.  ha.

The rehearsal dinner was at the same little place that Josh and I had our first date almost 9 years ago!! 

The cutest ring bearer and flower girl the world has ever known. They are getting ready to blow bubbles on Aunt and Uncle as they leave.  :) 

Wade and Jennifer during the ceremony. 

Hannah looking at herself.  She had a beautiful baby's breath wreath for her head. 

Andrew, slightly blurry, but it's hard to keep this kid still!!

Homemade Butterfingers!

Seriously amazing!!

Recipe:
16 oz candy corn melted
16 oz peanut butter

Mix together and spread out on wax paper to cool.

Cut into small squares and dip into chocolate candy coating.

Enjoy!!





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