Jeffrey is growing

Here is a recent picture of Jeffrey, the forgotten child. :) Many of you have asked about how he is doing, so we finally got a couple of pictures the other day, though none are all that terrific. Jeffrey is truly becoming a happy baby. He loves to smile and has discovered a high-pitched squeal in the last couple of days that makes me laugh. I'm sure someone will need to remind me of this when he is 3 and is still squealing. We are all grateful for Jeffrey and for the sweetness he has brought to our family. Enjoy!!

Sandbox fun!

Rick built a sandbox last week, which has proven to be great backyard entertainment for our three oldest kids. Aside from sand in everyone's bed, I think this is a wonderful way to pretend you are at the beach and not have to deal with salt water, the long walk to the car and no bathroom within sight. We haven't figured out a way to eliminate the heat factor, but we are at least down to the upper 80's today which is a welcome relief from 96 degrees yesterday. Yikes! Libby, this has got to rival Qatar for mid-March. :)