Birthdays

Cousin Ali's 5th birthday
Uncle Greg & cousin Matthew

Papa T. taking A.J. around the arena

Cousin Ryan enjoying a ride

Having fun on the hay ride at Ali's party

Howdy partners!

Emily riding a horse at cousin Ali's B-Day party

Happy Birthday Jim...the big 31!

Our good friend from college Andy was able to celbrate with us!

4th of July

Uncle Adam & Lindsey

Enjoying the sandbox with Nana

Emily & Mommy sitting on the front porch

Swinging with Uncle Adam 4th of July weekend

Relaxing with Papa Poe on the 4th of July

Watching fire works with Papa Poe

Andrew kept saying "Oh No" every time he heard a firework

Purple Sand is not a good idea!

Summer Fun

Emily's new summer haircut

Happy Birthday Aunt Susan!
We like the frosting.
Andrew fell asleep as we were leaving the zoo.

Emily looking cute on Mr. Manatee

We wish we could swim around in there too!

The fam at the Colombus Zoo

Ryan and Emily getting a ride from their dads at the zoo

I love the pool

Corn on the cob...Mmm

Look at me go! Andrew can drive it all by himself, and he loves it!

Emily and Ali taking a ride at the Culp's farm

We are all boy..and we like trucks!

A.J. looking adorable in his overalls!

Hope everyone is well and enjoying your summer. We are enjoying going to the pool, getting together with family, and being in summer sports leagues. Jim and I are playing in a volleyball league together and he is playing golf, while I am playing tennis once a week. We might have to scale back on the leagues next year! VBS is coming up this month and I am helping with the games and Emily will go too. We have a great patio now, and are looking forward to using it this summer. However, we still have some work to do with the landscaping outside. I have done some garage saling lately and Emily loves to go too. Jim said the other day, no more garage sales for the summer! We might have to have one of our own soon. Hope you are all doing well.

God Bless,

Jim, Sara, Emily, & Andrew

Spring

Easter Day

The Culps & Tomlinsons

Papa T. holding A.J. & Matthew

Granpa Randy & Emily reading

Emily, Ryan, & Ali looking pretty cute on Easter

Emily & cousing Ali flying kites on Easter weekend

Nana & Emily having fun doing Easter eggs

Emily dying Easter eggs

Mommy & my kiddos

Andrew had NO problem finishing his first ice cream cone

I'm the birthday boy!

I was mommy's best birthday present last year.

Andrew climbing in the dishwasher!

Emily & Andrew love to wrestle


The last couple of months have been busy.
Andrew turned 1! He isn't our sweet baby anymore, but our mischevious little boy!
I feel like I follow him around constantly trying to make sure he isn't getting into something he shouldn't. He is constantly trying to climb on things...the stove, the dishwasher, the step stool, the bookcase, etc. Even though he likes to get into things, he is very loving too. He loves on our dog, his sister, and us.
Emily and mommy started taking tennis lessons, which has been fun. Her and Andrew are still enjoying their Music Together class. We are ready for the pool to open this summer, but are enjoying the nice weather playing outside on the swing set Jim and his dad built for the kids, taking walks/bike rides, and working in the yard.

God Bless,

Jim, Sara, Emily, & Andrew

Goodbye Colorado- Hello Ohio

Our first & last ski trip in Colorado

It was great skiing and lots of fun

Boy do I love chocolate....and just about anything else you put on my tray!

Andrew is an eater and already eats more than his sister.

What a smile!

She's growing up too fast.

Andrew sticks his tongue out and pants, it's the sign for dog

He can now say Sadie's name

Other words include: Mama, Dada, Hot, Uh-Oh, & No

What a precious package!

Emily helping daddy with all the packing paper from our move

Emily & Andrew are starting to play with each other more.

Their favorite game to play together is chase.

Carrigan & Emily playing dress-up
Emily puts on dress up clothes at least one time a day!

Caleb & Andrew eating crackers

They had their crackers already & are now finishing their sisters!

We are getting settled in Findlay, but miss our friends in Colorado. Although we have lived here before, and are fortunate to have great friends here, it is still an adjustment. We are also loving having family close to visit & babysit! The grandparents watched the kids this past weekend while Jim and I went to a "Weekend to Remember"-marriage conference. It was fabulous and I'd recommend it highly!

We've been looking into preschools to send Emily to next year-
she's sooo excited.

Andrew has started walking. It is funny to see him walk around the corner & just grin at you because he's proud of himself. He love to chase Sadie around & sister too!

Jim is enjoying his job and I am getting plugged into a play group and bible study.
We pray you are all doing well.



God Bless,



Jim, Sara, Emily, & Andrew