2 Years Ago Today

I was sitting in church nervous, knowing you would make your debut the following morning, June 30th. Everything was perfectly planned, as it should be for this Type-A Mom.

You have done it your OWN way from the start.

Little did we know you would make your appearance in a rather hectic, painful and hurried style the day before, on June 29th.

You are so happy, mischievous, girly, tom-boy, helpful, stubborn and loveable all at the same time.

Our lives would not be complete without YOU!

We love you, Baby Girl.
Happy 2nd Birthday!

Language Lover

Jack is really into languages.

A few weeks ago in the car he said "Hey Mom! I know the spanish word for Jesus!" And proceeded to make a gesture with his hands.
"Hey Mom! I know the spanish word for octopus!" And made another hand gesture.
"Hey Mom! I know the spanish word for father!" Yet again, a hand gesture.
After the light bulb went off in my head I said "Jack...isn't that sign language?"
He looked confused for a minute and then said "No. It is spanish. Well...it might be half spanish, half sign language."
Got it.

The other night Daddy was lying in bed for his "nightly chat" with the boys. Dad was telling Jack the neighbor's dog really seemed to like him. Andy said "You were petting him so well that dog rolled over on his belly and thought "I'll bet this boy is good at scratching bellies, too." 'cause that is what dogs like."
Jack looked at Andy and said "Dad? Do you know dog language?"

See...a lover of ALL languages, just waiting to soak it all up!

What A Dad!

The Dad in our family - Andy - had his 35th birthday on Friday. That, and it being Father's Day Weekend, beckoned all the Sorgs and Goshorns to get together and celebrate all weekend long!

Friday we had a cookout to celebrate the birthday boy.

Looks good for 35, don't ya think??!!

Saturday we met up again with the Sorg side for dinner.
Good photo-op for a new "Cousins" picture.

Brooke will be taught to keep her skirts down.

Today we had brunch with the Sorgs...

And dinner with the Goshorns
(I forgot to get a picture - sorry Goshorns).

I am blessed to have a wonderful Dad, a marvelous Father-in-Law and an amazing husband and father to my children.

Hope you all had a wonderful Father's Day with all the Dads in your life!

What Do You Call...

4 boys - and 1 girl that acts like a boy- in underwear...

1 sprinkler on a slide...

and a HUGE mud puddle?

White Trash Fun!
That's us and The Markarians!

Must Be Doin' Something Right

Jack was counting all his money in his piggy bank the other day after his 2nd visit from the tooth fairy - Grandma and Grandpa Sorg say their tooth fairy must have retired because the new one gives out way more money than when they were little!

When he was all done spreading all his change and dollar bills out on the floor Andy asked him how much money he had.

His response?

"I think I have enough to buy something for Will AND Brooke."

Oh, how I love that boy!
We must be doin' something right.

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!