So grateful for Ninas and Papas!

Here are some pics, in chronological order. We love grandparents!!

 

 Making Christmas cookies with Grandma. What's not to love?! 

The boys loving on Papa. 

A few generations.

 

The kids having fun reading a good book -- "Fly Guy"! -- with Nina during her visit in April. 

Going hiking with Papa! Love the matching hats!

Three generations.

We feel so blessed!

Aaron graduated from kindergarten!

Sweet Aaron graduated from kindergarten in May. We are so proud of him! He is reading like a champ -- improving all the time -- and playing the piano. He loves to play with Grant and loves his little sister Sami so much. Aaron is very creative and imaginative (see post down below) and loves to learn. He asks a ton a questions (thank goodness for Google) and is curious about the world around him. He loves dressing up as different characters and has fun riding his bike and going swimming. He is truly embracing his childhood! We love having him in our home and in our family!

Grant turned 5!

I can hardly believe that Grant is 5 years old. He is such a fun, lovable addition to the family. We love this adorable, smart, athletic boy. I want him to stop growing up though!! We celebrated at home as a family (we have friend parties every other year.) We asked Grant where he wanted to go eat, and he said the Thai restaurant (our family's favorite.) But then he requested that we get the food and eat it at home. So Mike picked up some Thai on the way home from work, and we enjoyed a delicious meal at home. He requested German chocolate cake for dessert! Fun night! Grant starts kindergarten in three weeks. He's going to rock! :)

18-month-old sweetie

I cannot get enough of this sweet, adorable little girl. She turns 18 months this weekend, so Sunday will be her first official day of nursery. So bittersweet! Sami is our last child, so it is sad to think that this is it! No more managing kids for three hours at church (maybe I shouldn't speak so soon.) We just love her to pieces. She really does complete our family. She is playful, fun, so loving, and just the sweetest thing I could have ever asked for! We love Sami so much!

Sami's 15-month stats

Height ~ 31.1 inches, 66th percentile Weight ~ 21 lb 4 oz, 23rd percentile Head circumference ~ 46 cm, 50th percentile

Our serious future Scouter!

Aaron came into the living room dressed like this. He said, "I'm a Scout. Where's the coldest place in the world?" I busted up laughing, but I don't think he thought it was funny. :) He was seriously ready to go -- clearly! In case you didn't know, the answer is Antarctica, where temps have dropped to -136°F (-93°C). Let's all go visit! ;)