Katelyn's Birthday Party

We had a small family party to celebrate Katie's birthday after church. Thankfully she had a long afternoon nap and was able to enjoy the festivities.

Shannon was such a help in the kitchen...thank you frosting lady! Clearly, the chocolate cupcakes were a hit with the birthday girl.

Riley, Lauren and Emma ready for the hike...

We ended up at the Santa Rosa Plateau for a short walk since it was getting late and quite chilly. I couldn't resist placing Katie in a meadow of spring wildflowers. She didn't seem to mind a bit!

Katelyn Elizabeth, we love you so much and are so thankful that the Lord added you to our family. You fill our home with joy and smiles every day!

Happy 1st Birthday Katelyn Elizabeth!

Katie was rather sleepy on her birthday...March 28th. Here she is, content with her pink bear, ready to go have dinner at the Stead's.

Legoland field trip

The Baileys and I took the kids to Legoland a couple weeks ago. Jonas, we missed you but Eric and Shannon were super helpful...thanks again you two, it was fun!

Saturday Golfing

The following weekend, we went to the SCEGA golf course to enjoy the afternoon sunshine...

Returning to the scene of the crime...yes, the pond above is where the kids and their cart ended up about a year ago. This time, Mom was there to supervise!!

Caleb has a natural golf swing like his daddy...

An afternoon with the Hurleys

Jonas was given the amazing opportunity to minister with Shannon Hurley in Uganda last year when I was pregnant with Katelyn. Shannon, his wife, Danielle, and their children are in the U.S. for a short while before returning to Africa. I was so blessed to meet the family that was such a blessing to Jonas. We stopped for some White Lime yogurt before flying kites at Harveston Park.

Their adopted daughter, Emma, and I discovered we have the same enthusiasm for Jane Austen, Anne of Green Gables, etc.

Emma and Elisa trying to keep the kite in the air.

Caleb with the Hurley boys, Ethan and Evan.

I can see why Jonas and Shannon get along so well!

Our little cruiser at 11 months

It's just a matter of time before she's walking!

March Wedding

Our friends, Bethany Lengyel and Darron Roberts, were married last weekend on a beautiful estate in La Cresta. I loved the mature oak trees, stonework and country atmosphere. The ceremony was God-honoring and we're excited about what He will do through their marriage for His glory.
Emma counted down the days until the wedding...it was fun for Jonas and I to have special time just with her.

The happy couple...

Emma's friend, Emma Snow, was the darling flower girl

I love these shots of Emma dancing with her daddy...

Party at the Pendletons

Happy 10th Birthday David...we love you!

My brother, Matt, cracking up during cards.

Happy Birthday to you too!

My niece and nephew during the egg run

Jonas and Caleb trying to win the egg toss

Emma was only interested in eating the hard-boiled eggs

Katelyn with Megan and Dylan...she turned 11 months today!!