Fun Times in Cali

Just looking through some old pictures from our camping trip to Yosemite three years ago. Oh, to go on a trip like this again...

Travis taking a dip at Waterwheel Falls

Sam and Bethany

Trav and I

Both boys jumped from the cliff (in the upper right hand corner of this pic, but you can't really see the top of it) into the pool of water below several times!!! I was sure I would leave California a widow!

We beat the guys almost every night!

Sam started this fire with his own bare hands!

And no, this last picture was obviously not taken while camping...

Volition

This is a short, but very powerful video. If you have 15 minutes, you should watch it! (You might not need this tidbit, but I like to know what is going on right away...this is three stories in one with the same main guy....you're probably quicker than me though!)

http://www.thedoorpost.com/hope/Volition/

Volition (n)- The act of making a choice.
Sometimes the choice of inaction has consequences stronger than we could ever imagine. Throughout history, men and women have been faced with difficult choices in a world that makes it easy for them to conform. This film explores the hope that lies behind every decision made in the face of adversity; the hope that is buried in the heart of those that look beyond themselves and see something bigger worth fighting for.

Family Fun

Aunt Marj came to visit last weekend from the UP. It was great to see her and the rest of the family! Her visit was too short!

Great-Grandma, Grandma, and Great Aunt LinnAnn

Two of my favorite people - David and Bethany!

Danny Baby

Daniel is 5 months old already! He is such a good baby and is so patient with his sister who can't seem to keep her hands off of him! :)

Laughin'

Halloween

Abigail picked out her first costume, a "Deluxe Pink Princess", and couldn't put it down the day we purchased it. She loved it! However, when it was time to get dressed on Halloween, she completely refused to put it on! So, we went with the Michigan cheerleader outfit...we're saving the "Deluxe Pink Princess" for next year! This is how she smiles lately too when you tell her you're going to take a picture of her.

These pictures are from last Halloween. Do you think they look alike? I promise that there will NOT be another baby in this costume next year!!!

I might be a bad mom for posting this picture...

The last few times I've tried to take a picture of Abigail, this is what I get. (We've started the Terrible Two's a bit early...lots of temper tantrums, hitting, oppositional behavior. I am constantly praying for patience and wisdom!) But, this is a really cool picture...click on it and you'll see a little tear coming from each eye! I think she's still cute even when she's upset!

Great Blessings

Psalm 127:3

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him.

Thank you Jesus for Abigail and Daniel!

Great-Grandparents

I just found these pictures on a camera we haven't used in a while. Mum and Great-Grandad came to visit when Daniel was 3 weeks old. Daniel had a huge blowout in between photos...that's why he's in two different outfits. :) He's so little!

Great-Grandad

Mum

Daniel Charles

4 months old

Abigail Grace

19 months old

Friends

Abigail and Lili

Waiting for lunch with Isaac

Hugging Katelyn and Isaac

Mowin' with Daddy

Daniel

Long overdue...

So, this post is only about 3 and a half months late! Life has been good, but a bit challenging lately to say the least! Aside from having a baby and adjusting to 2 kids under a year and a half (ahhhhhhhhhh!), we've bought a house, moved, and Travis has gone from part time to full time at work. All of these things are huge blessings, however I would recommend not doing them all at the same time if possible!!! :) The Lord has been good to us in the midst of all the craziness though, answering many prayers. Here are some pictures from the past few months...

Daniel Charles Erdmann
6-3-09
6:57pm
8lbs 4oz
20.5 in

Our home was a foreclosure and hadn't been lived in for over a year. It was a good deal for us, but not so good for the last guy. The house was REALLY dirty and we still have lots of cleaning to do!!!