This Past Week

This past week brought a lot of work and change. These 2 things are always good in my book.

The kids spent all last week at my parents' farm in Yoder. They played outside ALL day long, riding tractors, taking pick-up truck rides (and dodging the cops!) and doing "a lot of work." They had their own "clubhouse" outside (courtesy of my parents' new furnace) that they decorated and played in and all 3 learned to climb the big tree in the rock garden that my brothers used to climb.

You would think that would be enough...

Grandpa taught Brooke how to gallop - cutest little pony ever!
AND
Jack pulled his own tooth - that makes 2!
AND
Will has been diaper free since he returned.

Can you say BEST.VACATION.EVER.
And I wasn't even there!

Andy and I got lots of work done around our house - it is amazing how much you can do once you decide to STAY in your house and not move - and did my in-laws landscaping. And I am pleased to say Andy and I never argued once while working together.

Can you say miracle?

We also got to see Reid a few times, along with Big Brother Cade. Love those 2 boys.
Jack got an unassisted double play at his t-ball game and 2 hits. He is a Golden Glove!

Whew...all caught up now? Hope you have had one good week, too!

Welcome To The Family!

The kids sure do love their new baby cousin, Reid!









Brooke was a little unsure, but the boys held him a lot, Jack helped feed and burp Reid and everyone gave hugs and kisses. We are so blessed! God is Good!

Jack's Graduation

Last Thursday Jack graduated from his Pre-K program. We all had a fun time watching Jack and his schoolmates sing and perform for everyone and accept their "diplomas." Will asked if he could "graduate." He can't wait for school in the fall!

What a difference a year makes!


First Day


Last Day


One big happy family!

And now...summer officially begins. My kids are in Yoder for the week and I am getting all those things-you-don't-do-while-your-kids-are-around-to-bother-you-jobs DONE!
Hope all had a great Memorial Day Weekend and thank you to those who have/do/will serve our country.

We Are Blessed!

This past Tuesday, May 25th, our family lovingly welcomed
Reid Thomas Austin
to our crazy family!


He is the 2nd son for my sister, Stacy, and her husband, Rob. Big Brother Cade still isn't too sure, but he is coming around!


Reid weighed 6lbs. 8oz. and is 20 inches long. Obviously, due to the sensitivity of the whole situation we had a gag order til all was deemed "ok." We are all over the moon for this precious baby, grateful for the most selfless act a human could perform, and praising God for health and happiness for all.

God is Good!

Happy Memorial Day to you all. I am off to Indy to get some Reid-time!

Tuesdays With Jack

My baby, Jackson, will graduate from Pre-Kindergarten on Thursday evening.
He has matured so much over this past year, yet has still kept his sweet, always-wanting-approval, helpful demeanor.

This year he has learned quite a bit of mathematics and is always asking what "this and that" equals; he is reading to US now, which has to be the proudest accomplishment to him and us thus far; he has made a lot of nice friends but still counts his brother as his "best friend"; he is super-excited to start Kindergarten and, currently, to wear a uniform every day!

This boy

lights up my life!
We all love you and are proud of you, Jack!

Introducing...

The last member of
The Goshorn Kids "Bite It" Club

Brooke "bit it" on the sidewalk tonight.
She cried just long enough to score apple juice and a bag of fruit snacks. That's my girl!

Ready For The Day

This is how The Queen descended the stairs for breakfast this morning -

Ready for the Day.

Hope you are too!
Happy Friday!