Pictures....

The other day I grabbed some of the kids and we decided to take a few pictures!

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 I even made it into a few pics. :)

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A few singles.

In the bottom left picture, you may notice the new gravel road. 

We have gravel dust all over anything that is outside right now. :)

Have a wonderful week!

Happy 7th Birthday, Connor! 

He loves to sing, and enjoys doing his school work.

He is constantly making us laugh with his silly expressions,

He is constantly offering to help around the house, 

and loves to play Nerf guns with Nathan.

We love this little guy and can't believe how fast he is growing up! 

~ Let us Smile ~

The thing that goes the farthest

Toward making life worthwhile,

That costs the least and does the most

Is just a pleasant smile.

 That smile that bubbles from the heart

That loves its fellow men,

Will drive away the clouds of gloom

And coax the sun again.

It's full of worth and goodness, too,

With manly kindness blent;

It's worth a million dollars,

And it doesn't cost a cent.

Look who's 4!

Before you put on a frown, make absolutely sure there are no smiles available. ~Jim Beggs

If you don't start out the day with a smile, it's not too late to start practicing for tomorrow.

-- Author Unknown

Connor...

...has a lot of personality!

A Boy Is...

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Trust with dirt on its face, Beauty with a cut on its finger, Wisdom with bubble gum in its hair, and the Hope of the future with A frog in its pocket.

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A tired little fireman.

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Rick and Connor

Guess who turned 3 today?

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I was sorting pictures, and ran across this one of Connor (from the wedding.) He was getting the greatest thrill out of peering through the camera!

A Beautiful morning in IL

Helpers

Mindy, helping Emmy make lunch. You should have seen her 5 year old delight, at being able to help with the meal. :-)

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Connor climbed up (on a chair) by the sink, earlier today, and began turning the water on and off, filling a cup and dumping it, in turn. He proceeded to get water all over the sink, floor, chair and himself... to say that he is a "busy child" is an understatement.

A few recent snapshots

Connor... notice the direction of the book.

You've gotta love that smile!

Daddy, reading to some of the younger ones.