Video of Haddon

Haddon

Haddon is 15 weeks old! He is such an easy baby. He is sleeping 9 hours at night and eating and napping like a champ. I hope those teeth hold off awhile longer to allow me more of this baby bliss.  He is as laid back and happy as a three month old baby can be. And despite being smothered by his sisters he doesn't fuss much. 

He loves his Grancy aka Nancy Younger aka NY. 

Emsleigh

All of a sudden she isn't a baby anymore. Many days this summer I have just wanted to stop time. It is all going by too fast. 

Emsleigh is a big helper with Haddon. She loves to take care of him in anyway she can. And she does a great job reading him books.

She changes costumes many times throughout the day. Here is the latest Ariel costume she and Grancy made together.

Ems took an art class this summer. Anything with paint, crayons, coloring etc...she could do all day!

The Casa Grande Ruins is one of Emsleigh's favorite places to go. We take all our visitors there. She enjoys learning about what life was like in the desert long ago.

She began to learn some new skills this summer. Her enthusiasm for ironing put me to shame. I look forward to one day letting her take that chore over.

Videos of Kesed

Kesed singing to Haddon

Kesed reading Three Billy Goats Gruff

Christmas in July....Kesed singing Jingle Bells

Kesed

Kesed's knowledge constantly shocks me, whether it is recognizing all her letters or counting to twelve or reciting Psalm 23. She is one determined girl, and I find myself praying often God will use her determination and stubborness for the sake of the gospel. For now, He will use it for my sanctification. 

She is now sharing a room with her sister and sleeps in a big girl bed, kinda.

She loves to "read" to her brother or really anyone who will listen.

This girl is serious about her shades.

I hope maybe one day she will drink coffee with me in the early morning and talk about theology or something fun.  For now we enjoy the quiet moments together before everyone else is up by snacking and reading books. 

July 4th Weekend

The weekend of July 4th we took a spontaneous trip to Phoenix to stay in a hotel and play with our friends the Whites. We swam, played in the hotel, went to a candy factory, ate yummy food and just enjoyed being away from normal life. It was so spontaneous that I forgot we were babysitting turtles. Baxter and Pickles made the trip with us.

Haddon went swimming for the first time!

They both needed mommy's hand. Love my girls.

Cerreta Candy Company gave us a free short little tour. We got to taste some candies and meet the owner, Mr. C himself! 

Hotels are always so much fun!

Best Buds

Emsleigh and Abby got to have a sleep over awhile back. Of course Kesed loved playing with the big girls. We swam and had ice cream in the pool, watched movies and painted. 

Church or home, Kesed and Allison always have fun together.