March Photo Shoot

Many thanks to Kristie Allen for capturing some precious pictures of my sweet family.

2016 March Photo Shoot - Kizoa Video Editor - Movie Maker

Joel Turns 3!!

Here we are - welcoming Joel into the world just 3 years ago! Wow! From 9# 2oz to now a solid 30# and now 3 feet tall! He can count to 30, say all his letters, sing countless hymns, do a forward roll and picked up bike riding pretty quick with training wheels. He loves pancakes for breakfast, spinach/cheese tortellini ("green pasta"), Moe's southwest, and goldfish to name a few favorites. He just broke into the "sweets" arena recently with now liking rice krispy treats...until then - no sweets entered his mouth. His best bud is Sam Breland and 2 girls vying for girlfriend status - Chandler and Mary Grace. He is a "leader" in gymnastics and loves to help blow the leaves off the driveway. He loves to read, do puzzles and he leans towards Bully vs. Mike the Tiger right now. His dimples melt you and his hugs make your heart swell. His giggles stop you in your tracks as he chases Claire around the house. They know how to aggravate each other and are learning to work it out (and make deals with each other). He is still doing well at Pioneer Playschool and watches for Claire to get off the bus everyday when she comes for "after school program." He's quite the joy!! We celebrated with a family party the Saturday before his birthday on Thursday. His theme was construction trucks and he had a cookie cake because he doesn't like cake or ice cream. What a fun time to celebrate with our family who have been so supportive of us and our kids. We have noticed a bit of an introverted streak coming out...when he's had enough he just takes his trucks in another room for a while. He'll be back especially if Claire's close by. During the week of his birthday he invited Mary Grace over for lunch and we got to later in the week have dinner with the Brelands...all special friends!! It takes a village... Thank you Lord for this incredibly special boy!

2016 Mar Joel bday - Kizoa Online Movie Maker