The Pool Genes Strike Fast

I went to shave my head for the week last night, and found there was a little less to shave.
The widow's peak forming.
The hairline is dropping back.  Andy D, you know what I'm talking about.
And further back.
And the two sides made the turn, forming the island.
Leaving me with a solid horseshoe pattern.  
Fortunately, Grandad taught us how to rock a bald head.
Noey likes the new look.  It's supposed to be the mother's father that controls the baldness in the family.  That means that either Matt or myself will be bald someday.  I'm pretty sure it'll be Matt.  Three more weeks until hair again for me.

Easter Day

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everyone! May we all reflect on the sacrifice Jesus made for us, and His resurrection.

And here are some more pictures of our little blessing enjoying an egg-less egg hunt. It was fun anyway.

Our fun neighbors we hang out with.

Riding a horse for the first time...and loving it!  She is taking after her mama already!

Taking a shoulder ride around the room with Daddy. 

Happy Birthday Noelle

I can't believe Noelle is 1 already...that went by fast! What a blessing you are to us Noelle Rae. We are excited for the years to come.

Here are some photos of our fun day together:

First: to the park with Izzy

Check out my very first tooth!

And I have a new skill as of this week...."free" standing.

And Then: to the pet shop

And Then: to the yogurt shop

And to end the day...birthday cake with Daddy!

The "touch"...one of Noelle's new favorite activities. She likes to touch her index finger to someone else's.
And at last...Mimi and Papa sing "Happy Birthday" over the phone to the Birthday Girl. It is their family tradition.

And...I think Adam loves this. Just a week ago Noelle decided to cuddle with her daddy for the first time ever! Tonight I was trying to take her to bed and she reached out for Adam and cried. Woo Hoo! Now she can't get enough of him. I think she would have let Adam hold her all night. She is such a sweet girl. Being a parent is amazing...it just keeps getting better and better.

And the birthday banner.

Welcome Baby Lena Faith!

We are so excited that Matt and Amy's baby is here! Great job you two. She is a beautiful little girl.

Caffine Appreciation Day & More!

As I was talking to my sister yesterday she informed me it was caffeine appreciation day, so here is a pic of Noelle with a package of coffee she swiped out of the freezer while I was getting dinner ready last night. She has sticky fingers!

Reading a Bible story with Daddy before bedtime.

Our little artist. She swiped the note pad out of the desk drawer, and a pen too! She had drawn this little scribble picture before I had noticed her thieving ways. She is quick this one.

Noelle loves this is a cute little bunny Auntie Nan made for her.
Pals hanging out waiting for Daddy to come home.

Miracles DO Happen!

We just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has been praying for the healing of Adam's feet. God is so good. He answered our prayers and has healed Adam's feet. It really was miraculous; they were the worst case the Dr. had ever seen, and he said he did not think they would be able to heal while Adam was in fire academy. But is is so good and gracious because he healed him, and quickly too, even in the midst of fire academy when conditions were not friendly for healing. But God is bigger than soggy boots and fire academy. So, thank you again for your prayers, we appreciate them so much. And this was a great exercise in faith for us.




And here are some more photos of our precious daughter (who is also a little miracle herself) taken by our new friend Lindsay. I thought you would rather see some pictures of our sweet girl instead of the feet.