Auntie Mikki!

Thank you for the valentines...

We love you!

Why I haven't been blogging...

These last few weeks have been challenging. Who knew that a little person could bring me so fully to my knees. What a beautiful instrument of growth my children are in my life. I am so thankful for the privilege to love them on this earth. It is especially during the challenging times that I am overwhelmed by God's grace and so thankful that it is new every morning!

New Friends

Last night we had some friends over for games and fellowship. They have a little girl named Rebecca who is about 4 months older than Caleb. It was the first time Caleb has ever really had someone his age in "his" territory. It was interesting to watch the dynamics between them. At one point he ran around picking everything up that his little hands could hold, all the while muttering "mine, mine, mine." Today he has been asking for "more Becca." We are so glad she came to play!

Caleb's Prayer

After hearing that I was nervous to make a certain phone call...

Dear God,
Momma too!
Amen

He then gave me a big hug and kiss.

A moment to remember!

Happy Birthday Mom!

This weekend we celebrated my mom's birthday with Angel food cake and lots of Kleenex. No... it wasn't overly emotional or anything, after all she is only 24 this year. The boys were pretty sick, coughing and sneezing all over the place. I fear that my mom's present from them might end up being their sickness. Thanks for letting us celebrate you mom, germs and all!
We love you!

A Very Schill Christmas

After arriving home from our trip to Washington we were fortunate to get to spend some time with my family to celebrate my brother's birthday and Christmas.

Caleb made me smile as he used his own money to buy a gift for Uncle De De (Stephen) and Aunt Heather. He was very excited to watch them open the presents although I think a big part of him wanted to steal them back!

Zach found another box to play in

"wow" Look at all MY presents!

Giving Uncle De De the present he bought for him

Thank you hugs... notice who is holding the gum

more hugs... and still holding the gum...

Sporting some classic baseball hats

A Hiester Christmas...

Things have finally slowed down enough that I am able to post some pictures from our whirlwind Christmas. We were fortunate to have Brandon's mom fly us up to Seattle so that we would not have to drive... It was a good thing too since the weather was such that we wouldn't have been able to drive. So, with only a few delays and one mad dash to catch our connection home we survived our first airplane experience with the kids in tow. (thanks for the tips Jordan) The weather was less than ideal for driving as they were having a lot of snow, but our friend Josh pulled some strings and was able to rent us an SUV. It was a huge blessing as it allowed us a way to get around safely and it helped me to feel more comfortable in the snow! (Thank you Josh!!!!!) We enjoyed our time with Brandon's family and the boys enjoyed getting spoiled by all the family. Here are some pictures in no particular order.

Boxes are better than toys right?

How does this thing work?

Uncle Cam showing Caleb how to ride his new bike!

Story time with Grammy B

Grammy B showing Z the cold snow

Cabe and Daddy playing in the snow

Cabe and me building a Schill size snowman

Pop Pop teaching Cabe how to drive his new remote control car

reading stories with Uncle Cam

From our Family to Yours...

Merry Christmas!

Happy Birthday Brandon!

Yesterday Brandon said goodbye to his 20's and welcomed in a new decade! We had a lot of fun as Brandon is very easy to celebrate!

Cabe and Zach's card to daddy

Caleb's thinking... "If I just sit through this picture I am pretty sure they will give me some birthday cake!"

Yippee, almost time for cake!

Big birthday hugs!

We Love you Brandon!

Heres to you Grandma Schill!

Caleb enjoying his first ice cream cone. He LOVES ice cream! I think we know who he gets that from right grandma?