At Last

Dave has borrowed his parents' camera ... and I have proof that the children still exist. Granted, they are probably a little more freckled than when you last saw them. They're also taller and they all need a haircut. But, alas, I am a tired momma and the clippers are a little low on the priority list. Jacob's favourite position: curled in the Lazy Boy, book in hand.

Joseph unearthed his too-small winter pajamas and insisted on wearing them to supper.

Ben unearthed his camera smile and insisted on wearing it for every picture. He is wearing his Poonie-the-Pooh hat. He is rarely seen without a cap; he wears it to the door of the church and takes it to bed at night. Country boy. (Note the farm implements in the toy box.)

Benjo and Jo-Jo at their best.

God's gift to mothers, fathers and brothers. She would like to point out that she has finally lost one of her two top teeth and the other one is soon to follow. Also, the bangs and hair are on the grow-out.

And, finally, the oft-mentioned deck. Beautiful, isn't it? Thank you to my incredible husband and Matymko Construction (you know who you are).