Eight is Great for Bennett

Summer is a time of cake and ice cream at our house and Bennett knew just how he wanted to celebrate his big birthday.  We had to make some minor adjustments due to Covid, but we still had a fabulous time.

We invited a few friends to play outside, eat donuts, and socialize...it had been so long since I had seen him run and play with friends and really laugh the way your friends can make you laugh.

His friends were so thoughtful and kind with the way they greeted him, celebrated him, and even found just the right gifts for him. 

We also celebrated with family - lasagna, cousin time, a difficult yet amazingly fun cake, and fireworks.

Happy birthday Bennett...you are smart, funny, and I know you will do great things!

Marie is 11!

 This girl turned 11!!  

It was only fitting that on her birthday she was able to demonstrate her variety of interests by having her dance recital (Covid style) and also receiving a new basketball, volleyball, and net!

Marie is a good student, great friend, and even better daughter and sister.  

She continues to grow and mature in ways that are astounding to us.  She loves to read, play outside, be with her dogs, make her friends laugh, and help her brothers.  

Marie - you are a delight and we are so blessed to have you in our life.