Isaac is 4!  I know, I can't believe it either!  He is the most amazing 4 year old, he is wise beyond his years, he has a tender spirit, he is stubborn and strong willed, but so sweet, too.  We love this boy so much!  This year I asked him some questions, so I thought I'd share those with you instead of my usual drawn out description.  Enjoy!

His favorite toys:  4 wheeler
Favorite things to learn:  draw and counting
Favorite snacks:  cinammon toast crunch
Best show on TV:  Jake and the Neverland Pirates
My teacher says:  I'm well mannered and have really opened up this year.
My favorite activity:  swimming
Favorite foods:  Mac and Cheese and Yogurt
Favorite color:  Orange
I love to go outside:  and swim and drive my 4 wheeler
Favorite Song:  Zaccheus
Food I dislike most:  Broccoli
With Mama and Daddy I like to:  swim, tickle, and go on bike rides
What I think everyone should know:  About Jesus!  That He loves you and takes care of you!
Best Friend:  Taylor
What I love to do with Luke:  Run into each other.
Favorite thing about Hannah:  Her smile!
Favorite animal:  pig
When I grow up I want to be:  a daddy and an ambulance driver
Favorite place to go:  Emmy and Gumby's house

Isaac is so silly sometimes, I loved hearing his answers to these questions...some of which surprised me and some of which I could have answered for him.  He loves to learn, he is a sponge, he remembers everything we say!  He can count to 40 in English, and 10 in Dutch and Spanish!  He wants to know how everything works, and of course why.  Isaac loves to pray.  He prays before every meal and at night before bed...he is sure to remind us if we forget.  He has gotten a little bit whiney lately, but I think part of that is just to get attention, since he's now fighting with two others for attention.  He loves his brother and sister, he and Luke have so much fun together!  He is always watching Hannah and wants to know where she is at all times.  His new favorite toys are the sandbox and a 2 wheeled scooter.  These 4 years have flown by, he has taught us so much, and we are excited to see what the future holds for this incredible little guy!

Luke is 2!

Last week Luke turned two years old!  My baby boy is 2!  The past two years with him have been amazing, he is such a fun boy and is finally starting to show others how fun he really is!  He has always been shy, and very much a mama's boy, but in the last couple of months he has trully blossomed!  He nows fusses when Isaac gets out of the truck to go to school because he wants to go with him.  I never thought that day would come!  He loves to play with other kids, he follows them around, and copies what they do.  He thinks he is so big when he plays with the "big" kids.  Those that know him well know that he has the biggest smile that lights up his eyes, and know that he is a fun loving, silly boy!  Luke has started to talk more and more, he tries to say words more than ever, and he loves to tell us things.  I think about 80% of his words are in Dutch, he loves to speak Dutch!  He also really likes to "count," he points to items one at a time and counts with the same inflections we use...it is so cute!  Luke knows his colors, knows his train characters from Thomas, and knows exactly what he wants.  He is definitely my strong willed child, so he makes some days challenging, but he also has times when he is my most obedient and easy going child.  To say that Luke loves trains is an understatement, he is obsessed with them, cannot get enough play time with his trains.  His favorite toy these days is his train table, he will stand at the bottom of the stairs, point upstairs, and yell choo choo!  If I don't go with him he yanks the gate open and crawls on up.  I did mention his strong willed attitude, right?  Luke also loves to watch trains on TV, Thomas the Train and Chuggington are his favorite shows, he could watch them all day!  Luke is crazy about his little sister, when she is on the ground or in her car seat on the ground he will run to her, kneel down, get in her face, and "talk" to her in a high pitched sweet voice.  He also kisses her on the head and puts her pacifier back in her mouth when it falls out.  He has a major soft spot on his heart for his precious Hannah.

I love Luke with all my heart and am so thankful for him and what he brings to our family!  I cannot wait to watch his personality grow as he learns to talk more and share his heart with us.

2 Months Yesterday

Hannah is now 2 months old, yesterday was her big day.  :-)  She is doing so well and is a great baby!  I can't believe how fast she is growing, it is exciting to see, but also sad that my baby is growing so fast.  She currently wears 0-3 and some 3 month clothes.  She has become much more alert in the last couple of weeks, she is observant like Isaac was, she watches everyone and everything.  Emmy noticed the other day that when I walked away she would follow me with her eyes.  I think her favorite place to hang out is on the floor, near a window, with her brothers playing around her.  She enjoys when they come to talk to her and love on her...I would find it annoying because they get right in her face, but she doesn't seem to mind a bit.  Her absolute favorite place to nap is in someone's arms; she is not particular about who's arms, as long as she's being held she is happy and sleeps sweetly.  She is nursing about every 3-4 hours, and has taken a few bottles really well.  Hannah is sleeping really well at night, I usually feed her at about 10 then put her down for the night and she sleeps until anytime between 5 and 7.  Yesterday she celebrated her 2 month birthday by sleeping until 7:45, it was wonderful!  She is a smiley girl, and her smile lights up her face, I love it!!!  Her smiles are still unpredictable, which is so fun because you never know when you're going to get a smile.  Hannah has big deep blue eyes, they are gorgeous, and get people's attention every where we go.  She does really well in the car, she sometimes cries when we first get in, but as soon as we get moving she calms down and usually falls asleep.  Often she will fall asleep in the car and continue to sleep in her carseat when we get home.  She has been to many places, which I don't really like to do with such a little baby, but with two older brothers life must go on.  She has been shopping, and does well, typically I put her in my Baby Bjorn carrier; she has also been to Isaac's school, and even to church a couple of times.  She has done well every where we've gone...I hope this continues.  Hannah has Luke's love for pacifiers, she loves her paci and falls asleep with it for her naps.

I am so blessed by this baby girl, it already feels like she's always been a part of this family...I am so thankful the boys are still so in love with her!