Dr. Beth and Dr. Sarah

Elizabeth has been very interested in playing doctor for a long time now. Recently she had tubes put in her ears, a fairly minor out patient surgery but still involved going to the hospital, getting in a "neat" gown, being wheeled away from mom and dad in a big bed, and having to wake up in a strange place with a bunch of nurses swarming around her (definitely the hardest part). She was given many neat things to take home and add to her Dr. kit, now it is full and used even more! Sarah has decided that she too wants to be a Dr. now. It is fun to see the girls growing in their fondness of one another. Today at the breakfast table Elizabeth said, "Mom, daddy is your friend and I am Sarah's friend." We look forward to this year of seeing them develop their friendship more and play together more.

The other night we were able to catch some shots of the girls being doctors and mommy as the patient. Fun times!

Napkin Ears

"Look Mom, Napkin Ears!!" Said Elizabeth one day after setting the table all by herself.

Why I love him

I often write about the girls, family events, and this and that...rarely do I write about my best friend. So tonight I want to share with the world what I love about my husband and best friend!

He gives of himself always
He is a wonderful dad!
He loves his girls and knows how to hold them!
He has a grand sense of adventure...



He is not afraid to wear a pink hat!
He has a great mind to figure things out... had to be there to understand this one!
He tries really hard to open those wonderful dark brown eyes as far as he can...this was one of the biggest I have ever seen!!

He brings home roses for me (this is the most recent dozen!)
He still holds me and loves me like he did when we were first married
He laughs and makes me laugh, still the funniest guy I have ever met!
He loves to spend time with me and the girls
He is trustworthy
He is absolutely wonderful at giving back rubs
He is strong yet gentle
He is kind and wise
He is open to learning
He is present
He compliments all of his girls, he notices things
He is my husband, my best friend, and I love him! Thanks Nate for being everything you are and living life fully with me. Yours forever, Kate

First Haircut!!

Yes, Elizabeth is almost 3 but tonight we cut her hair for the first time. I have noticed that the ends have been a little frizy looking so I thought it was time for a trim. It was hard to do as I feared we would lose some of the beautiful curls, but I ended up taking such a minute amount off that is just looks healthier and has a lot of spring left in it!
I know I am biased, but she is just too cute for words!

Christmas Joys and New Year Hopes

We had a wonderful Christmas, although very busy! Our dear friend Wendy spent two weeks with us and we thoroughly enjoyed that. She brings laughter and fun where ever she goes. Thanks Wendy for being such a wonderful part of our Christmas!

We also had some fun times with my family. My mom hosted a tea for all the girls, big and little, which was very fun. Elizabeth loved that but even more she loved playing with all of her cousins! I hardly saw her when we were all together.

We got a lot of snow and it even snowed on Christmas morning, just for Wendy! It was a beautiful Christmas and we thank Jesus for coming to earth as a tiny baby, growing into a man who taught and loved people, and dying for all of our sins. What awesome truth that is!

My prayer for the year is that God would continue to work in my heart and my life, drawing me closer to Him in new and refreshing ways. I also pray that all of these works he does in me would transfer to my children and people around me. I desire so deeply for my passion for Him to be contagious. Jesus fill me with you and use me to draw others to you. What a calling and exciting adventure He has for each of us. Blessings to you all as 2008 begins!

Katie

Christmas Eve...

The Tea Party...