I mentioned earlier that things have been rather busy around here. Major yard work has taken up a good chunk of our time. We didn't discover that we had a major grub problem until it was too late. So we've had to start all over. It has been a HUGE undertaking. We had no idea! As you can see in the picture below our yard was piled up in our driveway. **I am happy to report to you that this pile has finally been cleared! Yippee!!
Both front sections have been redone and we are finally seeing signs of grass. Who knew this could be so exciting?! The very front strip needs help, but that is going to have to come later. The backyard is also a mess but that too is going to have to wait.
I'm hoping that by mid-summer I will have some prettier pictures to share with you!
Last week the kids had their spring program. It is always so cute. Their music teacher does a really good job picking out fun programs. This year it was Seussical (I think that's how it's spelled).Here they are singing...Josiah...
Isaac...
As our buddy's 8th birthday approached I was thinking about how birthday's are getting less enjoyable for me. Many adults find that at some point birthday's are not as exciting as they used to be. In fact, do I have to have ANOTHER one? As my children are getting older I'm realizing that I have that same feeling about their birthdays. Do they really have to have ANOTHER birthday? At least, do they have to have one this soon? Didn't they just have one? I've decided that I really enjoy my children's birthdays...until they turn 4. Then things just go way too fast. Their next birthday seems like they shouldn't be that big already (even though I'm already thinking that Tirzah's number will be 3!). Now, I should clarify that despite my mama feelings I do try to make their day fun and special because it is their birthday after all. And in some ways I do enjoy watching them grow up and to be able to see them develop their personalities. It's exciting to see all that they are learning to do and I am anxious to see what God has for their lives. But at the same time my heart aches to have my babies in my arms. The thought of them growing up and leaving home is not a pleasant one. But through it all I hold on to the fact that I have the Lord. He's the one who is letting me raise these little people in the first place. I am so grateful! I am trying to take the advice of my mother who suggested I enjoy what they're doing in each phase of their lives. So... here goes...
Isaac has been so excited for his birthday (what kid isn't?). He really wanted an army party this year.
He got a lot of fun gifts, including some thoughtful things from his siblings (books and toys they found around the house).
One of the favorites was this one. A crossbow marshmallow shooter! It's awesome!
Yay! He hit it!
He made it to third base (and even back to home plate).
Now it's Isaac's turn to bat. Yay! He made it to second!
Both front sections have been redone and we are finally seeing signs of grass. Who knew this could be so exciting?! The very front strip needs help, but that is going to have to come later. The backyard is also a mess but that too is going to have to wait. 
Isaac...
and Keziah. Keziah had a short (two words) speaking part this year. Of course I didn't get a picture of her saying her words (not much time!). But I got one right before...
and right after (as she was walking away. Nice.).
All in all the program was short, sweet and very cute.
He got a lot of fun gifts, including some thoughtful things from his siblings (books and toys they found around the house).
He designed his own cake this year. I think he liked how it turned out. That smile makes it worth the effort!
