just my family

I mentioned that Jill took great 'face photos' .... lots of sweet candid shots of our family.  So grateful!

Since our blog doubles as a scrapbook, here are a few of my favorites.  For me, and for our closest family, to enjoy.  Others welcome :)  

Isaac playing cards "on Daddy's team" - looks like they're doing a little strategy talking here, doesn't it? 

If this picture makes you want to reach out and touch those curls you are not alone.... in a country of one-point-something billion people with very little genetic diversity, this head of hair generates comments all day long.  And yes, lots of strangers, lots of everybody really, reaches out to grab a curl.  Luckily, it rarely bothers Lydia.  Maybe that's cause she's had lots of patience dealing with a momma who also can't keep her hands out of her daughter's hair :) 

Classic Isaac pose - intent, focused, on the floor with his cars. 

When she grows up she might be an artist, or a ballet dancer, or someone who works at an orphanage.  She likes to dress the part and would wear a leotard every day - even right on top of her pjs. 

And did I mention that my growing-up baby girl lost another tooth? 

Her eyes are a delightful piece of work, her cheeks always a smidge pink during the winter months.  Love this second daughter of mine.

Six just might be Julianna's best year yet.  She can start a load of laundry and bless the socks off of her younger siblings.  Yet still so young, so little, still my baby in so many ways - loves to snuggle up while I read aloud and wants me to stay with her at bedtime. 

One last shot of me with Lydia.  LOVES to be hand-in-hand with her mommy.  Loves to wear her big sister's (too long for her) pants.  Kisses my belly daily.  Can't wait to be a big sister again - and always refers to baby as 'she'.  Though if you press her on it she'll say "I don't know if it's a boy or a girl and I already have a brother and a sister, so both are okay with me!"