Friday, June 6, 2008

Summer!


These kids really know what summer is all about: playing in the water and great afternoon naps! The sprinkler ring Zeke is playing in was well worth the $6.87 (thank you Wal-mart) and the cool cover on Anna Kate's carseat has also been a great find (again, Wal-mart special). There is even a flap to pull down to block all those harmful UV rays! I am starting to figure out how to do things that involve both kids and minimal stress for me. This activity was one my proudest moments and I fully intend to repeat it many times this summer!

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Picture Perfect

Anna Kate came home in this beautiful dress. Yes, a little big, but that just means I get to dress her in it longer. She also wore this the first Sunday she went to church. It was a special day for our family! This was two Sunday's ago when Anna Kate was three weeks old. This dress is from Judah and Gideon's sweet mom, Jennifer. I resisted buying this dress myself several times, so I was so excited when I opened this gift! I just love it! Plus, it goes with about five different bows!



This past Sunday we went to church with Nana and Gran Gran in Lubbock. We had a great time getting to see the Aunts and Uncle and Cousin Trip. On the way back through Abilene, we introduced Anna Kate to her Carter cousins and got to meet sweet Annie! (Mom, this was also her church outfit!)
Aunt Rachael with Annie (8 weeks), Emily with Anna Kate (4 weeks), Ellianna (4 in August), Caroline (2), and Zeke (3 1/2)
And here she is at one month. What a great month it has been. Love grows each day at our home. It is amazing that with Anna Kate's arrival my love has grown for her, Zeke and Chris. Even more amazing is that this love is so small in comparison to the love my Lord has for us!