Indianapolis Zoo

Last week we took a trip down to Indy to go to the Zoo. We were able to go with my parents, sister, and brother-in-law. We've been attempting to go all together for about a year and a half, so it was nice to be able to finally to do it. It was a great time together as a family. Afterwords we went back and had pizza at my Mom & Dad's. We all had a great time!

The kids had a great time checking out all of the animals.

The Meerkats were the favorite of the day.

Papa & Elizabeth checking out the bears.

Stephanie & I were really excited about the desert exhibit.
Just like when we were kids.

Thanks Mom and Dad for the great day!
You can see the excitement in their faces.

Stephanie & Wesley at the dolphin show.

Our pumpkin pizza after a great trip to the zoo.
(It looked like a pumpkin, not made from pumpkin.)

Our Baby is 2

I am a week overdue on this post, but I wanted to wait until we had her party this weekend. Elizabeth turned 2 on the 15th. It's hard to believe she has been with us for over 2 years now. The time seems to have flown by. It has been so much fun to see her beautiful personality come out. She loves people (once she gets to know them), and is always ready for an adventure. She absolutely adores her older brothers and has such a sweet personality. We are so thankful for her and can't wait to see what God has in store for her life. Elizabeth you are such a blessing and a joy to have around! We love you very much!

Apple Festival

The Apple Festival was in Kendallville last weekend. That means time for Apple Bowling (thanks Stephanie for the wonderful idea.) It is such a fun weekend, and a really easy way to serve in our community. Plus the food is awesome! :)The weather didn't start out great on Saturday, but got better as the weekend went on. The kids had fun on Saturday and would have come back on Sunday, but that was when our family began the week of sickness :) Everyone seems to be better now, yeah!

Elizabeth & Mommy having a great time!

Wesley Apple Bowling.Ethan not wanting his picture taken :)Jeff working on Saturday before he was really sick :(Dennis & I in front of the Apple Bowling booth.

Some of our great helpers from the weekend.
There were more, I just don't have their pictures for some reason.

Reading Time & Some Fun Pictures

Books are a big deal in our house. Everyone loves to read, and we are really thankful for that. Here are just a few reading pictures.

Here are a few fun pictures of the kids. Elizabeth loves to pick out her clothes & shoes. She also loves to put her dresses on, so below is a picture of her at church.

A few weeks ago we went one of Dustin's (Jeff's nephew) football games. The kids all had a great time yelling "Dusty" from the stands. Afterwords he even stopped so they could have their picture taken with him. Of course Elizabeth wouldn't go anywhere near him, but there are a few cute ones of the boys.

Daddy reading to Elizabeth & Ethan.

Wesley reading to Ethan.Elizabeth at church.

Wesley & Dustin after a football game.

Ethan & Dustin after a game.