Farm boy at heart!

This is Ty's latest obsession....if we're outside, he's on Daddy's tractor! He climbs up in a flash, then wants to turn the key and try shifting gears...all of the buttons and levers just intrigue him! I'm pretty sure Jed's loving it :)

Anna's 4 year photo!

I thought she looked WAY to old here! Reminded me of a senior picture, which are only a short 14 years away...........!!!

Our beach bums!

We spent the past week at Southern Shores, N.C. for vacation with the entire Fiscus and Ekas clans! Should have had 11 adults and 11 kids in all, but Pappy had to head home early for work...leaving the adults officially out-numbered!!!! We missed you Pappy! We all had an amazing time and really made some special memories! Here are a few of my favorites of each of the kids :)

Bubbles, beach crafts, movies, and TONS of play in the hot sun.....then a crazy crab hunt with the cousins, we had fun till we were done!!!

Cutest thing.....

Here are some more of the good times and great fun! It really was nice to spend the week with the family and see all of the kids enjoy each other so much! A huge thank you to Weez and Mema and Pappy for making it all happen :)

No more curls!

Considering that he's 15 months old tomorrow, Ty's 1st haircut has been long overdue....but, until recently, I just couldn't part with his baby curls! Today, I went for it....he kept turning his head, so it took a while.... but I love how it turned out! I think he's just as handsome as ever......so handsome, in fact, that I had to post all of these!!!!! His sister's love it too, saying, "he looks even cuter without his curls, Mommy"! I agree :)

Beware of sharks galore.....

.....as we celebrate, beach style, Anna turning 4!!!!

Boo never ceases to amaze us.....and choosing the theme for her birthday party was no different. Months ago she says to me, "I want a shark party, Mom". The girl always knows exactly what she wants, so I knew it wasn't something she'd change her mind on. It's just not the typical party theme that a 4 yr. old girl requests.....but then again, what's typical about Anna? Thankfully, she is one-of-a-kind :) We all embraced the shark party and had oceans of fun! Happy 4th Birthday, sweetheart.....We love you so much!

Some of the fun......



Mema went above and beyond and surpised us all with the cutest and most yummy shark cookies!!!
Thank you, they were a hit!!!

Opening gifts.....



Her favorite was the critter box and 25 crickets to go in it, given to her by Uncle Ben, Tonya, and Derek!!!
Like I said.....there's nothing typical about her :)

Thanks for celebrating with us!

Our gummi bear baby!

I had my 1st appt. w/ the dr. today and was surprised to learn that we'd get to see the baby again! Here's our little one at 9 weeks 2 days! He/ She is looking right at you!

Son Harvest!

This year's week of bible school was just as fun as the last! Pastor Ellen, the church members, and all of the helpers did such a great job teaching the kids how, with God, they could grow love....plant peace....sprout joy....and produce patience (this one's gonna take a little work!)!!!! The girls just couldn't have been happier to go to bible school again :)

Bible school songs!

Here's a sampling of some of the songs they learned throughout the week and sang in church.....priceless!