Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Celebrate 30!!!







Last month on October 23rd, Mark turned 30 years old and we had a wonderful time celebrating all weekend. On Saturday, October 22nd we had a surprise party for him with some of his close friends and family. The following day (his actual birthday) he was working pretty much the entire day but we surprised him that evening when he was teaching the youth, by wheeling in the boys in a wagon with balloons and cake while singing "Happy Birthday". On Monday we enjoyed celebrating his birthday together as a family. A tradition that we've started is that on the eve on a person's birthday, they receive their first card which also includes a paper that describes what the family has put together as a fun day for the person celebrating their birthday (of course the schedule of the day has been put together with great consideration to the happiness of the birthday person and all is subject to change based on what the birthday person wants to do). All in all it was a great weekend celebrating a great man, husband, daddy...that God has blessed us with!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

BIRTHDAY (part 4)











BIRTHDAY (part 3)





BIRTHDAY (part 2)











JONATHAN AND LUKE'S 2ND BIRTHDAY: Trains, Planes and Automobiles









It's hard to believe how time goes by so fast. Jonathan and Luke will be turning two on October 27th, just a week away. Last weekend we enjoyed celebrating with family and friends on a beautiful day at a park.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Jonathan's First Haircut








So the time has finally come...on September 15th, Jonathan had his first haircut. The mullet look is no longer. While he has lost his redneck appeal and his flowing golden locks that blew in the breeze...he is one handsome dude!

Thursday, September 15, 2011

What are Jonathan and Luke up to these days?

Jonathan and Luke are full of energy running across the house, playing with their toys, wrestling with one another and enjoying talking all the time. Fun times every day!
Here is a link to watch a recording Aunt Jessica took of the boys:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amjGJoglSx0&feature=youtube_gdata_player


As well as some fun home videos too...




A Day at the Zoo






Over Labor Day weekend Miami Metro Zoo was having a $5 day entrance fee special. So our family and friends of ours (Matt, Erika and their son Levi) enjoyed spending a day at the zoo. It was a very hot day but overall a fun day together!

Monday, September 5, 2011

Matthias at Two Months







At Matthias' two month doctors visit he weighed 11lbs 12oz and was 24in tall. His still has brown hair and lots of it and his eyes are a light blueish gray color. Presently he enjoys smiling,cooing and sticking his tongue out. His favorite toy is the playmat as he like to interact with the hanging toys. Bath time is also a thrill for him. Overall he is doing well and we love our new little man!

Monday, August 29, 2011

What a Day! (part two)








What a Day! (part one)











What a fun time we have together! On Mondays (Mark's day off) we usually try to spend part of the day at a park where Jonathan and Luke love running everywhere and playing on the playground. Matthias enjoys a nice stroll with the help of his older brothers. Momma and Daddy delight in watching their boys (and running after them) as they have endless fun.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Vacation Bible College






Every summer Mark organizes two fun events for the youth at New Life Baptist Church. The first being the Mission Trip. This summer Mark was unable to go and lead the trip due to the timing of Matthias' arrival but thankfully Zack Pursell (summer intern) took the youth. Unfortunately currently, we don't have pictures to share with you but it was indeed a wonderful missions trip to Jacksonville, FL that Mark and Zack put together. It was a time in which many youth grew spiritually and many friendships were made as well. The second big event during the summer is VBC also known as Vacation Bible College. This is a great week where the youth and their families gather for dinner, enjoy live worship music, hear from guest speakers and enjoy exciting games. Here are a few pictures from that week.