Happy Birthday Sweet Maddie!

Madeline turned 4 years old earlier in August! What a fantastic young lady she's turning out to be! She has come a long way over the last year, and we praise God for her life. Our constant prayer, more than anything, is that she would receive spiritual life from the One who fearfully and wonderfully made her.

We love watching Maddie learn and grow! She can identify basic alphabet sounds and count to 20. She can make a delicious (pretend) cake and likes to help Mommy in the kitchen. She enjoys painting, drawing, and playing outside, especially in her sandbox. She also loves wearing her princess dress and dancing to music. Madeline frequently works on her gymnastic moves bounding through the house. Frankly, we're surprised she hasn't kicked out a window, yet. But her most favorite of activities is still wrestling with Daddy!

A Birthday Tradition

Don't worry, your computer isn't broken. These clips were taken with our camera, so there is no sound.

Maddie and a Few of Her Friends (Page and Maggie)

We were able to enjoy birthday cake and icecream with a few friends for Maddie's 4th Birthday. Sorry to those who didn't make it into the pic! (Cara, Anna, William, Eliza and Lydia).

The Birthday Girl and Her Cake!

Coolness Factor: High

Sunglasses, harmonica; I'm all set.

Where Has Summer Gone?

Below you'll find some catching up we've done with pics from our trip to Lima, OH back in mid-July. We had a wonderful time with Kurt's family! Kurt and I were also able to get away for a few days to a beautiful B&B in Grand Rapids called The Housley House. There are more pics to come of birthdays and summer adventures. Thanks for enjoying our family memories with us!

The Housley House Bed & Breakfast

The Housley House was a peaceful place in the pleasant setting of smalltown Grand Rapids, OH. The grounds were enjoyable with a wonderful view of the river.

No Family Gathering is Complete Without a Hymn-Sing

Icecream Time in Delphos, OH!

More Icecream Fun!

A Timeless Favorite: The Horsey-Back Ride

Happy Birthday Aunt Kara!

Kristin, Kurt, Kara

Amanda & Kaitlyn, Nice Smiles!

Cousin Pic (Everyone's Favorite)

Parting Pics with Grandpa & Grandma Heath

Madeline (Swoons) with Cousin Tyler

Jack and Austin

Jack loves cousin Austin! Jack reminds Kurt's family of Austin when he was this age. As JD's mother, I can only say that Austin must have been a very cute little boy :-)