Family Update

We're still living on the southern tip of the Eastern Shore of Virginia, with Daniel working as the Assistant Manager of Kiptopeke State Park and Kimberly staying busy at home with the kids.  We decided to homeschool, beginning with pre-kindergarten for Caedmon and Ansley.  

 (Pictured: Daniel with Emalyn in the hospital)

(Pictured: Kimberly at 37 weeks pregnant with Baby #4)

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 Caedmon is four years old and will be five in March.  He's into all things boy, including legos, matchbox cars and jets, and spending every moment he can outside on his bike or in his dirt pile.  Caedmon constantly amazes us, whether it be riding a two-wheel bike with no training wheels, beginning to read, or taking care of his sisters. He's thoughtful, loving, and smart.  (Pictured here: Posing with his bike)

Ansley is three and a half and spends many of her days wearing her pink leotard and tutu.  She loves taking care of her multitude of baby dolls, always wants to snuggle, cannot get enough of her newest sister, and enjoys helping her Momma in the kitchen.  She is sweet, affectionate, and always wants to help.  (Pictured here:  Dressed for Halloween as Tinkerbell)

Eleri is a year and a half and, well, where do we begin?  She is into everything, always wanting to be a part of the action, constantly making us laugh, and consistently testing our patience.  She loves shoes, being outside with Caedmon, kissing Emalyn, and pushing things around the house.  (Pictured here: A typical day-in-the-life of Eleri)  

 Emalyn is three weeks old and is as sweet as can be!  She is nursing well, sleeping well, and is an all around laid back and wonderful baby.  Emalyn is truly a gift and has been an amazing addition to our family.  (Pictured here: Relaxing near a window)  

The big kids came to the hospital to meet "New Baby", as we'd been calling her.  They've been enamored with her ever since then and still can "hardly believe that New Baby came"!  We cherish these kids and pray that as they grow in age, that their relationships with each other would deepen and strengthen even more.

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2012 was busy, fun, and...eventful to say the least.  2013 will likely not slow down much for our family.  

Life continues to prove itself to be tiring and exciting and crazy and we're finding we wouldn't want it any other way as we journey through together.