seven

can't believe i have a seven year old!

say "cheeseballs"

claire, nana and kieran

my girl

claire with her bestie

i can't believe my little lady is now 7. seems like yesterday we put her in the crib for the very first time and were amazed at how tiny she seemed. Thank you Lord for an incredible daughter. i can't imagine my life without her. love you ecm!

He's 3

More slobber than air going on the candle

Birthday pancakes

Opening gifts with Shash

Not too sure about this

Had to be Lightning McQueen

Just a bit late in posting, but my silly baby boy turned 3 on the 8th. My how time flies when you are spending days with 2 energetic children. It has been an emotional month starting with Henry turning 3 (more to come in the next post). Henry had fun celebrating with the family for his birthday. Of course he wanted a CARS birthday and luckily, we did not have any flat tires! These 3 years with my sweet boy have been challenging to say the least, but oh so wonderful. I love this little boy more than I ever could have imagined. Thankfully he is just as sweet as he is silly. Thanks to all who celebrated with us. I love you Henry!!!

Beth's 40th

Our dear friend Beth turned 40 last week and we had a blast celebrating we her-70's style that is. The party included a rollerskating hostess and VIP lounge with a disco ball.

Jay, Ron and Chris

The birthday girl, Kime and myself

Chris and Jay looking the part

Kim and Gary (he looks thrilled about the party)

Pre-party photo

40

Yep, it's true. I turned 40 this past Friday. How that happened, still not sure. I feel like I blinked my eyes and here it was. It was an awesome weekend (which started on Thursday) filled with celebrations and lots of cake with dear friends and family. Thanks to everyone for making my 40th so special.

She's 5!

As the saying goes, "Time flies when you are having fun." I cannot believe it has been an entire year since I was crying as I posted pictures from her 4th birthday. My little lady is certainly growing up quickly (she reminds me all of the time). She is so amazing to me. She is certainly wise beyond her years. I remember at 2 years old she was asking people if they had Jesus in their heart (without prompting). Lately she has been reading more and more which just blows my mind. Even after teaching for 15 years and witnessing the progress firsthand, it is so different when it is your own child. Don't get me wrong, life is not always a picnic with my sweet girl (we have very similar personalities), but I wouldn't trade a single moment. I love you Eleanor Claire!!!

Do you like the classy cake holder?

A new pillow from favorite friends

So like her mother!

Henry helping with the candles.

So exciting!

So silly!

40 and 2

The very cool sign done by Brian

The Williams Clan

Henry holding onto his trucks until the end

Henry and Duncan blowing out the candles

Henry and his new frontend loader

Chris and Brian checking out the birthday loot

Aunt Nancy with Fiona

Chris with the kids on his actual birthday

I am not very good about posting the "big things" as it seems a bit overwhelming. Having said that, we had some very big birthdays in our house last month. My wonderful husband turned 40 on March 6th and my sweet baby boy turned 2 on March 8th. Needless to say it was a very crazy week around here. We had a surprise party to celebrate the big 40 at my sister's and then celebrated Henry's on Sunday. I really cannot believe that my little baby is no longer a baby at all. It seems like just yesterday we were getting ready to welcome him into our lives. I am so blessed with an awesome family-I love them so much!!!!