All Kinds of Fun

Yes, that is Gabriel eating a stick.  Playing with sticks is one of his favorite daily past-times.  He not only eats them, but he uses them as weapons, a broom, and a sword!
Anna loves to swing on her tree swing that Uncle AJ made her!  The joy on her face is unmistakable, and she is very proud to let everyone know that she can swing herself now!
This picture did not come out too well, but I had to include it since they were just so adorable, and to tell you the truth the moments of them sharing and getting along are precious!
Anna and Gabe decided that traditional blocks were just not as much fun as emptying mommy's pantry and building with cans!  They had so much fun and only left a few dents:)
Gabriel just loves to share with his daddy!  Here he is feeding Bob chips and salsa at a very fast pace (not quite captured by the picture).

Cozy Cousins

Anna was just bubbling with joy to get to spend time with Baby Siah as she calls him. (Don't even try to call him by his given name Josiah or even Siah without the preceding Baby, you will get a firm talking to:) Anyway, she just loved holding him and cuddling with him, I think perhaps she got to hold him more than anyone else!  Auntie Steena and Uncle Craig made her day with their little surprise visit! We are so blessed to have this new life as a part  of our family tree!

Mommy's Beauty Babies

I just couldn't resist putting this picture up. Anna & Gabe are such different creatures, but at this rare quiet moment I was amazed at how much the same they can be sometimes.

Aunt Kori's Surprise Visit

As you can see, Anna Kathleen just absoloutly loves her Aunt Kori!

They spent time together swimming, sunbathing, coloring, exploring,

and as you can see in the pic, eating lots of yummy watermelon!

We were so blessed by her last minute visit, and pray that maybe one day

God will move her closer to us! For she surely could not get any closer in our hearts!