busy!

We have had a busy few weeks! My computer also needed some fixing, so it was in the shop for a couple weeks. Back now, fixed, and I'm back online.

A couple shots first, from the beginning of January...
love that the kids share our love of reading and books!

Levi says "cheese"

Josh's brother, Ben, and his wife, Crystal, came to visit for nearly 2 weeks - it was wonderful to see them and their kids (Malaki, Isaiah, and Naomi)! We haven't seen them in just over 3 years, and we'd never met the younger 2 kids until now. We had a lot of fun visiting and letting the kids play together - they jumped in like they'd always known each other, playing (and fighting!) like any ol' cousins.
Levi & Naomi reading together

Naomi reading - she loved Levi's little chair!

Malaki even got to help out and play with the boys in a hockey game while they were here! Silly me, no pictures of that though.
We made sure to get a group shot of all the kiddies after church one Sunday - thank goodness we did it that day because they left the following Friday and because of the cold our van didn't start and we didn't get to see them again! Hopefully next time they visit we won't have the same troubles.



And I have been busy making some things for Ruth's new doll (from Santa for Christmas). She now has...
a sleeping bag/bed

a nightie, robe, and slippers

a new outfit (Ruth still wants a headband and shoes to match, we'll get there!)

sweater, hat, scarf, mitts, and boots - you need to dress properly for winter here!