Memorial Day 2011

We had a great day with Jeff's family celebrating Memorial Day. As I said in the last post, Jeff's grandparents and aunt from California are visiting, which made the day extra special.

Grandma Pettigrew enjoyed meeting Henry and spending some time with him. She had two new great grandchildren to meet this visit.

This family shot of Jeff's sister, Carolyn, and her husband, JD, and daughter, Brianne, only includes half their family because the older three children were outside with all the other cousins burning large amounts of energy for countless hours on a blow up water slide.

Kate enjoyed lunch with two of her cousins, Lucy and Cameron.

Henry spent some 'quality' time with the other newest addition to the vB family, Julie.

We couldn't resist taking a picture of the great grandparents with all sixteen of their great grandchildren. Some of the children were less thrilled with the plan than others (as you might observe), but the picture was taken none the less.

Gracie's preschool graduation

Today Gracie had her graduation from preschool---kindergarten here we come!

There graduation program included some songs sung by the class, as well as the passing out of diplomas.

We really appreciated Grace's teachers who helped her get excited about learning to read.

One of Gracie's favorite preschool friends is Josiah, who lives close enough that some days we were able to walk home from school together.

It's a special treat for all of us that Jeff's grandparents and Aunt Janet are visiting from California and were able to come with his mother for the graduation.

As Grace moves forward towards her grammar school training, we pray that God will bless her life and that she will shine for Him in all she does.

6 weeks old

little bathing Henry--6 weeks old today.

Our pianist

Joost has been taking piano lessons for several months now.  To wrap up the school year, his teacher decided to have a recital.  Joost was pretty calm about the whole event--I think his mother was more nervous than he was.

Shepherd Group 2010-2011

We are so blessed to be a part of a shepherd group through our church.  We meet twice a month to study scripture, pray and enjoy each other's company.  Today we had an end of the year picnic and were able to capture most of us in this picture.

5 weeks old

Spittin' image of you know who

So everyone has been asking...who does Henry look like?

Take a look and tell me who you think....

Henry--
1 month old

Joost--
a little over a month old

Kate--
5 weeks old

Grace--
about 6 weeks old

4 weeks old

...and another week has passed.

Little Henry boy is four weeks old today.

Kate continues to love her little brother.

With spending all day in school, Joost does not get as much time as he'd like with his little brother, but he certainly enjoys the time he does have with Henry.

Welcome, Owen!

Today my brother's 2nd child, Owen Mark Bosworth, was born.  I was thrilled to be able to meet him a few hours after his birth.

This is Henry and Owen--less than a month apart in age. What fun they'll have!

Mother of mine

I am very grateful for my mom. 
Her love for me is so enduring and consistent. 
I praise God for giving me such a godly, selfless mother. 
Today we celebrated her.

Andrew, Mom & I

Mom with all her grandchildren

Mom with all of us (except Dad, the photographer)

3 weeks old

Today our little man turned three weeks old.  He is a content baby and has made adjusting to life with 4 children very easy (or, at least easier than it might have been with a baby with a different personality.)  Kate is doing a great job adjusting to life with a younger brother.  She still insists on being called a baby, but she's full of kisses and love for Henry.