What a Difference a Year Makes

What a great year! We welcomed our little Luke to the world in 08' and Zach continues to grow into maturity in 09'! Looking back at these pictures, I just feel so blessed. As most of you know, Luke was the most rewarding and trying times in our 2008. It is bitter sweet to look back and know that through it all, we remain such a strong, grounded family grounded in God's faith. I love having that overwhelming wisdom God shows me when I ask Him and follow His plan!

(Anyway I woke up early to do paperwork before going to work and this is what I am doing......guess I just needed a dose of the good things God has given me.....FAMILY!! Yes, that encompasses all of our family as Chris and I value this soooo much)

Our little 4th grade sweetheart.....

Our 5th grade "too cool" sweetheart.....

Family "boys" picture......

Zach's best bud Riley.....just playing around.....
(Riley....seriously one of the sweetest kids around)

Zach "too cool", Riley "still sweetheart".....

Oh no, Zach's a Big 5th Grader.....

Can you see "the look"????

I think this is just the beginning for me with this look! He is under the impression that he is really coooooool these days. Zach informed me that he does not smile anymore in pictures. Oh, but don't worry he still will do it!

Anyway, it was the first day of school and Zach took the famous pictures in front of the door! We limited his pictures at school. Well, at least I thought so, but as I look on the camera, there are quite a few!! HA! We are pretty sure this is the last year for dropping him off (well at least walking him to his classrom) as he will be in Middle School next year!

Luke had fun playing before school too!

The final hug goodbye.....

And it's final.....school is on!!

Schools Out for Summer!!

Bitter Sweet! My first love, Zachary ends another chapter in his life, completing his 4th grade year.....moving on up to the 5th! Today is a memorable day as I gave birth to my next love, Luke and my first love is growing up just too darn fast. This morning, we did the "pictures by the front door" routine. Just prior, however, I held Luke and Zach in my arms and was reminded of the days in the hospital just one year and ten years ago......so like I said, it is bitter sweet~

Remember this from many posts ago....Zachary on the first day of 4th grade

And here he is ending the 4th grade.....

This time he posed with his litle bro....

And then, even better, with his studly friends....

This is the "cool" picture!

And this is the smiling picture....