School's Out!

For all you not so blessed by the white stuff.... here is how Ryan spent his afternoon. School got out at 11am today and he was thrilled to have a neighbor gal come and ask to play. They lasted a little less than 45 minutes outside as the wind was pretty darn cold. It was fun for him to have someone to play with most of the afternoon. The drifts are pretty impressive today. Can't see any sign of kids playing in the yard anymore.

Snow is better than cold and no snow. And even though I complain about the long winter... it has it's advantages too. No where to go when everything is cancelled and a few good books, a fireplace, and some comfy pj's make for a cozy evening. However, accountants still have work to do in January!! And unfortunately, computers still run in the cold!

Happy January to you!

What were you doing 6 years ago?

I was in a Grand Rapids hospital full of the lovely, labor-inducing pitocin, anxiously awaiting to meet someone very special. (And Steve was tired of being on his feet by my bed since 7am!)

At 9:11pm I heard Steve say "It's a boy!" and my world and heart changed forever when I saw this little guy!

It's amazing what a little 8 lb gift from the Lord can do...

He can make you laugh, cry, scream, and overflow with joy.



He can love you, teach you, make you grow, and give you the awesome privilege of being a mom and dad.


It's hard to believe six years have gone by already. Someone said it would only go faster with a little one.

His big heart, zest for life, growing character and big blue eyes have got us wrapped around his little finger.



You're six on the 6th!!!

Happy "Golden" Birthday, little Ry-guy!

We love you!


**And it is nothing short of a small miracle that the computer let me upload these pictures!?!! Ryan and I enjoyed looking through these and many more pictures and even watching a few videos of when he was a baby. He just giggled non-stop. A fun afternoon of reminiscing!