Indiana Christmas

This Christmas our family flew up to Columbus Indiana and had the rare opportunity to spend an extended period of time there. A full nine days! It was wonderful to be able to unpack and not live out of a suitcase.





Jacob and Sara had a wonderful time. Luke, Joel's brother, and his family were also there so it was a full house.

I occurred to me that I should post what I think is obvious – I have an amazing wife. I would truly be remiss if I would spend time blogging and such without shouting out the fact that Amantha is truly the most precious relationship I have been given by our gracious God. I guess all Moms deserve props for keeping so many plates spinning, but Amantha amazes me. She has really kept this family going, even with her work, social and kid schedules to juggle. Sorry that you have to read the sappy musings of an appreciative husband, but it is far overdue. I have an amazing wife!

November 07 Family Picture

Sam and Sara

After trick-or-treating, Sam and Sara took a break, hanging out on the floor. She decided he was pretty interesting and thought she would take a closer look.

She tried very hard to see what he was all about.

He was completely oblivious to her advances.

Reformation Day/ Halloween

October 31st is a double holiday for us. We start the night celebrating Reformation Day with what has become our multiple family traditional dinner. We all gather at the Grebing's for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and chili. Sounds crazy but it tastes really good! After dinner, the costumes go on and we all go trick-or-treating.

The Construction Worker and his dad.

Isaac (golf pro), Caleb (Woody), Jacob, and Sara (pea pod) after a hard night of trick-or-treating.









Pea pod and her wheels.

Trinity's Family Fun Night

On October 25, Trinity had a family fun night. We had a ball eating pizza, getting our family picture made, and creating a frame for it. Many of our friends were there to play and catch up with.

First Week of October

Sara likes to look at herself in the mirror.













She is the happiest baby on the block!






Right before bedtime, sometimes we watch a little "All Fall Down" (America's Funniest Home Videos).