Faith

 
 
 
 
Most days in the summer when it is sunny, we head outside to play. Now that Faith is walking and old enough to play, she LOVES going outside! Today I couldn't resist taking some pictures of her in her cute sunglasses and hat. She also loves to wear necklaces of all shapes and sizes...in the first picture she is wearing one she snagged from Maddie. (The other two were inside dancing to Bella Dancerella, so it gave me some time to sit in the yard and watch Faith have a ball) I love the second pic - she looks like such a big girl! And the last is her trademark look - she's sitting on a new bike Nana and Papa Turner got for her. When you tell her to smile she scrunches up her nose really funny - she always makes us laugh and has such a personality!! If only time would slow down so they could be this little for a little bit longer...it goes too fast....

Faith

 
Quinn just got a new camera and lens for his photography business. It's a really nice lens and he had fun breaking it in yesterday. Here is an adorable picture of Faith he took! What a sweetheart!!

More Party Pics!

 
 
 
 

Maddie turns 4! (A Little Early)

 
 
 
 
Saturday afternoon we had an early birthday celebration for Madison at the park. We had friends, family, cake, cookies and ice cream! And don't forget fun - even though we almost blew away (warm and windy!). She is getting to be such a big girl. I can't believe how fast they are growing up - next comes preschool in the fall. Maddie received some new play-doh, a kite, shovel and rake, new clothes, hair stuff, bike from mom and dad and some art supplies! What a haul!

Post Recital Pics

 
 
 
 

Maddie's turn to shine!

 
 
 
 
Friday night was Maddie's ballet recital and she did great! Her class danced to the song Ponyville from My Little Pony soundtrack. I have never been more proud! She came out and smiled and did her thing (most of it) and it was a joy to see her having fun on the stage in front of all those people. And at the finale, she came out and waved to us with both hands and she was just beaming! Afterwards she got flowers from both Nanas and a Dance T-shirt from mom and dad. It was a fun night - when Maddie got home she was pretty wired even though it was after 11 pm, but you only have a first rectial once!

Our beautiful girls!

 
 
 
Here are some more park pics of our gang!

Morning at the park...

 
 
 
 
This past weekend, Mom and dad came to visit for Maddie's 1st ever Ballet recital! We were also going to combine celebrating her birthday (which isn't until June 4), because we wanted to be able to have Nana and Papa here. Unfortunately things don't always go as planned! Mom and Dad had to head back to Ohio after not even 24 hours because of Grandpa's failing health. We were sad to see them go, but so glad we had a great relaxing morning at home playing outside and then at the park walking on the trail. Here are some pics!!! The one of Maddie and Papa is cute - they were tap dancing on the boardwalk!!

Field Day in Mrs. H's Kindergarten Class

 
 
 
 
Quinn and I (and the girls) went to watch Grace at her field day today at school. It lasted for an hour and the Kindergarteners and Young Fivers did the long jump, softball toss and running relays. She had a fun time and it was nice to go and show her we cared about the things her class does!

Another Lifetime...?

 

We were looking through old photos last night for a school project that Grace was doing and I found this. Wow - I can't believe it's been almost 12 years since this picture was taken. Another lifetime ago, perhaps? I love this picture - I remember I bought that dress for the occasion. It was my first trip to see Quinn after we had finished our first year at Word of Life. We were taking a semester off to work and save money so we could go back for another year. I think after this picture, Quinn took me out for a night on the town and we had a nice dinner at a big chinese restaurant. Anyways, just a fun reminder of how time flies when you're young and in love...I'm not feeling so young anymore, however! I love you Quinn...my best friend...my love

angels in the courtyard...

angels in the courtyard

swirling flurries in April

flakes flying this way and that

hidden eggs covered with white

what’s wrong with this picture?

angels in the courtyard

playing at the game of life

Easter dresses today

wedding gowns tomorrow.

maddie’s dinner prayer

thanking God for Jesus to die for us

is the real meaning for the holiday.

eggs and chocolate bunnies aside

sugar highs long forgotten,

the truth of the Act will live forever

like the shifting blanket

Grace covering our sin

on my courtyard

This piece of prose was written by my dad about this Easter time with the family. Thanks Dad - I love you!

Sisters and best friends...Easter candids

I love these girls!!! They love each other and have so much fun together!