Picture update, well sort of

I'm realizing that I haven't been taking many pictures of the kids the last two years.  Not all of these are the most recent, but it's what I've got.  I think I better get to taking pictures of these great children more often.                                                                          Here's our toothless beauty.  She is so vibrant and sunshiny!  What a bright spot she is in our lives here.  So sweet, but don't be fooled there is plenty of spunk behind that darling face!  We sure adore her!

 Our goofy Luke!  He's 4 1/2 and quite the personality to go with it.  His favorite color is orange.  We have finally gotten past the phase of him having to wear orange every.single.day.  Including an orange tie for Sundays.  It's still fun!  He's very independent, and has plenty scrapes and bruises to prove it.

This is a super charged little boy.  He is most often found acting like a cat or a puppy.  So this Halloween outfit was perfect for him.  He wears me out each and every day, but what a great feeling it is when you come home to the most excited boy with the sweetest greetings for all.

 Our Cameron was baptized about half a year ago.  But since we aren't counting the months here, I thought it was appropriate to include this special day for this terrific guy.  He's spunky, loving, bright, and a good friend.  I am so happy that my "birthday present"  still loves to be called that.  He is surely eight, but he is more than great!

Had to put one in with me.  I often forget to get in the pictures with my kids so that they can see Momma when they grow up.  Please oh please don't grow too fast. (Well, that's how I feel today at least.  Other days I might want them to grow a little faster.  But truly, just grow at the right rate.  Not too fast and not too slow.)

Well, for being the oldest, Ethan is receiving the least amount of pictures, as of late.  What a giant of wonder this boy is.  He's proud of his 5'1 3/4".  He LOVES to read.  I never, ever thought I would have to tell my children that they needed to stop reading.  With this guy, I say it all the time.  He would rather be reading than anything else...except maybe eat.  Then again, I think he'd rather do both at the same time.  Ethan is a silly jokester with a quick wit.  He definitely did not get that from me!  What a fun boy he is.  I am thankful that he is often a good example in our family and my right hand man many times.