Walker's Baptism

Bro. David Landerfeld baptized Walker. He's know him since he was a baby.

Walker with Nana and PopPop

and Bebe & Daddy Jim

Scott and I were so excited a few weeks ago when Walker asked Jesus to be his personal Lord and Savior. We had been praying for him for a while and were so happy when he made this important decision. Scott took him to meet with Bro. Forrest the next Sunday, and he made his public profession of faith on January 17.

Walker has really looking forward to getting baptized today. He met with Bro. Forrest again this morning in order to learn the importance of baptism. He was a little nervous as he waited to walk into the water, but he did wonderful! We were so happy that all of our family and many friends were able to be with us on this special day.

Scott and I are so thankful that Walker has asked Jesus into his heart at such an early age. He has such a sweet compassionate spirit, and we know that God has big plans for his precious life. We look forward to seeing how Walker glorifies God each day of his life. We pray that God will guide us and we raise him to know and love Him

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live,

but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body,

I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Galations 2:20

New Braces!!!

Before.....

After...

Anna Grace is dental phobic, to say the least! She freaked out when her dentist put sealant on her teeth!!! So, getting braces was a very big step for her. She was so nervous that she could barely eat lunch today and kept complaining about her heart "beeping" really fast!! We had to practice some deep breathing to help with her anxiety!!!

But the sweet girl who put on her braces was so patient and kind with her. She showed her every instrument that she was going to use and let Anna Grace ask as many questions as she needed. After it was all over, Anna Grace said that it didn't hurt at all. I'm sure there will be some pain in the days to come, but at least the scary part is over (until they put on the bottom braces!!)

Snow Daze 2011

We were all so excited Sunday night to see snow flakes falling. The kids had to get right out in it.

YEA!!! SNOW!!!

Later that night we actually had about an inch_ so the snowball fights began!

This is what we woke up to on Monday morning!!! Beautiful!!

We measured 7 inches at our house!!

They say it's the most snow we've seen in our area for the past 70 years.

Walker's ready for some "mad" sledding!!

AG's sweet snow angel

Walker thinks this is awesome!!!

Catching some air!! AG getting brave going down backwards ....

and busting!!!

Even Dad tried out the sled

and Mom too!

Walker on a home made sled. Boy would it fly!!

Anna Grace & Belle - a friend from gymnastics.

The kids and I built snowmen the next day.

The snow was a little icy but we were able to get it to stick.

We absolutely loved the snow! We had so much fun together as a family over the 3 days we were out of school. Hopefully we made some memories that will last a lifetime!

Christmas Day at Nana & PopPop's House

After a morning full of presents, we arrived in Brandon to more presents! Of course, the kids were so excited! We enjoyed a wonderful dinner and some time to visit before the kids were begging for presents! After all the wrapping paper stopped falling, PopPop read the Christmas story and we sang "Happy Birthday" to Jesus.

Reid - surrounded by presents!

Lily

Gage likes the paper the best!

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Santa Came & God Sent Us a Gift Too!!!

We actually had to wake our family up on Christmas morning. We told them Santa had come and that God had sent them something too. Anna Grace immediately said, "Did God send us an angel?" When we said no, she guess that it had snowed. This is our 1st white Christmas. What a wonderful gift!!!

Anna Grace & Walker were so surprised by all the gifts Santa left for them.

Anna Grace asked for a tie-died bike. So glad Santa had one!

Walker's #1 request was drums.

Mom is so glad Santa brought drums with earphones to go with them!

Anna Grace's 1st cowbell! GO DAWGS!

Santa even brought Chip some goodies!

After checking out everything Santa had brought, we started opening gifts from each other. Walker and Anna Grace always pick out great gifts for each other.

So thankful for our 3 "kiddos!" Ready for some Lego Rock Band.

Test driving their new bikes in the snow!!