Cutest Kids

I have to say that I have the cutest kids I know! They are such a joy. Here are a few pictures from the past couple of weeks.

Haven feeding her baby. If you notice she uses a headrest that belongs to an infant swing as her boppy.

His facial expression here cracks me up.

He is such a heartbreaker with his adorable looks.

It looks like his daddy is his hero.

Jonathan is just the best daddy in the world. Our kids are so blessed to have him as their daddy.

At family camp this past week Haven went "fishing". We have no idea how she knows about fishing, but she used Jonathan's belt as a fishing pole.

We were propping him up, but it looks like he is drowning in pillows. He doesn't seem too bothered. What a great smile he has.

Haven now shushes us and tells us to be quiet. Wonder where she has heard that :o) Actually her daddy tells her that every morning when I am still in bed!

Red, White and Blue

Thanks to great hand me downs, the kids were decked out in red, white and blue for the 4th. I love hand me downs!

Getting Big

I spent this past week at home with my parents.  Jonathan was in Orlando and so I headed to Eldon.  Levi is getting so big!  His neck is starting to get strong.  He is starting to hold it up by himself now.

I love this picture!

Vacation Part 3 - Scenery

We were in two vastly different places while in California.  The desert and the green of San Diego.

These are Joshua trees.  I love trees and was amazed at the different shapes they grew in to.

They were very sharp and pointy.

Were were in the mountains near Ramona.

The boulders in the mountains were interesting.  Some were so huge they reminded me of Elephant Rocks here in Missouri.

Vacation Part 2 - Activities

We had a lot going on while we were in California.  Here are a few activities.

Grandpa got stickered by the girls!  We got to see so much family.  It was a great time.

Melissa gave Haven her first official haircut.  She was growing a Missouri mullet and we just couldn't have that.  Now she has a curly bob.

We went to the San Diego area for Kaleb's dedication, so we wanted to take advantage of it.  Joanne spent Friday afternoon with us at Balboa Park.  It is a wonderful place that has museums and beautiful scenery.  We also got to meetup with Frank, a friend of Jonathan's from his Point Loma days, for supper.  He will not be pictured because I forgot.  I also got to see a friend from college.  She drove to Lancaster and hung out with me.

In the science museum there was a section for the little kids to explore and play.

This was the extent of Levi's exploring and playing :o)

The Museum of Natural Science had the Body Works display.  If you don't know what it is, that is a real human body in that picture.  People donated their bodies and they are put on display for learning.  You see the muscle, skin, nerves, blood vessels, innards and such.  It was fascinating yet disturbing all at the same time.

Jonathan had the wonderful opportunity to dedicate Kaleb.  The family gathered near Ramona California.  Alan's parent live at the Salvation Army campground there.  What a beautiful place!  Pictures to come.  There was a house that had six rooms and so we all were able to stay at the same place on the campgrounds.

The campground had animals for petting.  We were told to stay away from the pigs or we would loose a hand :o)

Here is Levi and Daddy sliding at the camps playground.  It ended up being pretty windy and cool, so of course it was a rude awakening when we came back to 90 degree weather.

We had a time of singing hymns.  The girls helped grandma play.  I was impressed that she could play and have the girls pounding all at the same time.

Alan's parents had a very gentle and beautiful dog named Oreo.  Haven warmed up to him even though he was as big as she was.  He did not jump, so I think she felt safe.

We were able to meet up with another of Jonathan's college buddies. Brian has a little girl a year older than Haven and a little boy about 4 months older than Levi.  Here Haven is crying because she doesn't get the ball all to herself.  She really did not get the share concept.  Everything is MINE.

The kids did GREAT on each flight.  We had a wonderful time with friends and family.

Vacation Part 1 - Family

We headed out to California for our first vacation of the year, and the start to our VERY busy summer away from home.  Jonathan is from California, so it is always a treat to head out there and see his family.  The last time we were able to go out for a visit was a year and a half ago.  This time Jonathan had the privilege of dedicating his new nephew.  More on that later.  Here are a bunch of family pictures from the week.

Jonathan and his nephew Kaleb.  Kaleb is Joanne and Alan's son and Joanne is J's sister.

Haven with her Uncle Alan.

Levi with Aunt Melissa.  Melissa is J's sister.

Judi and Haven are cousins.  Judi is Melissa's daughter.  It was an interesting week with two little girls trying to share toys.  They were really happy when they were chasing each other and no toys were involved :o)

J's mom and Levi's Grandma :o)  She loves loving on her grandkids.

J's dad and Haven's Grandpa.  They had a grand time reading, puzzling and playing ball together.

Michael and Haven.  Michael is J's brother.  This is a rare moment in time :o)  Michael does not appreciate little girls taking over his house, but he sure enjoys reading to Haven. 

Kaleb loved laughing at and "talking" to Levi.

I love this picture.  Judi and Haven were playing outside together.

Levi's face just cracked me up!

Isn't he just the cutest thing!  I love his smile.

The four grandkids.  We were laughing by the time everyone was finished taking pictures.  

The lovely, funny sisters.

Aunt Gwen and Grandma Young.

Grandma Ballard and Melissa.

Four generations of Young men.  They all have the same hairline!