October-November 2011

This is one of three posts I did today, re-capping some of our events of the year.

Our try at some pictures of the kids.

Paige with her 'after bath' hair.

Brock is a very hands-on big brother. He is the one who loves to always be close to little Paige.

Ready for Trick-or-Treating. Paige was not happy about being a pumpkin, or maybe she was just really tired.

We had our first overnight in a hotel with four kids when Paige was 7 weeks old. Claire had a cheer competition in southern Indiana. In the photo she is the highest one, just the way she likes it. It was a fun but exhausting weekend!

Fun fall photos on way home from southern Indiana.

One of Paige's first smiles.

Again with the hands-on big brother.

Sisters!

August-September 2011

We had some 'waiting on baby' photos done in August. Our friend Carrie from church does a great job.

Pre-School Graduation. The graduates were so proud!!

Brock and Hope's first day of real pre-school. Brock thought real pre-school was easy compared to Claire's, and Hope really liked Claire's better. They both have adjusted though and are having lots of fun now.

Paige arrived on September 17th at 8:27 CST. She was 8 pounds 2 ounces and 21 1/4 inches long.

First family of 6 photo.

More photos by Carrie. Paige was 2 weeks old.

May-July 2011

Claire had a bowling party this year for her 10th birthday in May.

Brock celebrated turning 5 in June with a Toy Story party.

Claire trying to lead her stubborn calf 'Marshmellow'. It took quite a bit of 4-wheeler encouragement for him to be ready for the fair. Our new camper is in the background. Should be years of fun!!

Campout with cousins at Raccoon Lake.

Brock was the ring bearer in Shelly's cousin's wedding in July. He was such a handsome little man.

This is Claire's pre-school class for the summer. They all had such a great time! L to R: Kidest, Brock, Toby, and Hope.

Fun at Grandma and Grandpa's Lake House!!

Hurley Lake Day!

Brock was in the pedal tractor pull at the county fair and won 2nd place. The boy that won was a fourth grader so he was pretty excited and won some cool prizes.

Claire showing one of her steers. She loves her cattle!

One of the many rides on 'Super Mable', Grandpa's fun lake toy.