Happy birthday, dear Lukas!

The "pupcakes".





Everybody wanted a birthday candle...why not?






The big day was pretty busy. After cupcakes we whisked them up for our last basketball game. Lukas was a little sick, but so sweet. He kept saying happy birthday to everyone else. We ended up at IKEA...sadly, some 3 year olds are not tall enough for the play area. Grandma kept him happy though with a little treat!

This is mr stinky pants who says he was frozen in the snow...and after some lovin decided to make a snow angel.








It was beautiful and a glimpse of our Mighty God! What a fun week! We did wimp out after a few days without power though and go to auntie's house.

I think I mentioned It this weekend already, but I sure love boys!

Dugouts!

Zayin asked for a hatchet for Christmas...he got the "The Hatchet" the book instead. I guess it's still on his list!


We have had a lot of schoolwork and basketball this week, so the boys were so happy to get out...for hours today. Can't say I minded. Can you believe this? Doug came to get me and the camera.














And even a ghilley suit. I always like cleaning out..so when Darius asked if we could just get rid of these clothes I said "sure". Hmmm, was that manipulation? A needle and thread, glue, and a great imagination and voila. Boys, I sure love mine!!!

the fam

Darius's pose for us!

a few of our tries for a family pic