We decided to go on a family hike in Tryon Creek.  Kate and Liam really wanted to have backpacks just like Jacob and Claire - they looked k...

This sweet little boy is 1 month old today! He is so good-natured and easy going.  It is a joy to hold him and to watch him.  He defin...

There were face painters and the kids all chose their own designs.  Whereas most people got flags, fireworks, or other 4th of July rela...

We love Torin!  Jacob and Claire frequently ask to hold him and snuggle with him.  It is gratifying as a parent to watch the oldest take an...

We spent a warm Friday evening at the water park in Wilsonville for dinner and some fun.  The kids spent nearly the entire time in a big wa...

Kate loves bringing books for Dani to read after her naps. How can you possibly resist this face and those eyes?

Jared put Torin in the Bumbo for the first time while he and Jacob played a game.  Poor Torin is so floppy in the Bumbo!  Hopefully he will...

We blessed this sweet little boy today. He looked darling in his little blessing outfit and was pretty sleepy through his blessing. ...

The grandmas and grandpas came out for Torin's baby blessing and spent time with all the grandkids Torin and Grandpa got some goo...

Claire started piano lessons last summer with Andrea, and she has made a lot of great progress in the months since.  She has been mostly di...

Jacob played his second season of rookie-level baseball this year.  His team was the "Red Slammin' Sox" (much to Jared's ...