Raquel's last day of school

February 2nd was Raquel's last day of school. Dylan and I came at the end of the day when her class had a going away party for her. Each child had made a card for her and then she got a big card from the whole class. We talked a little bit about Asia-Pacific and then they each went up and gave her a hug and she gave them a brownie. They all sat down and feasted on popcorn, brownies and juice boxes. Raquel passed out Valentine cards and little coin purses from Asia-Pacific.

Raquel has really enjoyed her Kindergarten experience. She will miss all the friends from her class. Her teacher told us that one of the boys had been crying that morning when they were

talking about her leaving and one of the girls told me that we had made a bad decision- at least

she was being honest, albeit a little sassy:)

Another of Gideon's girl hats

another cute baby picture

Wouldn't you be comfortable sleeping like this?

Roman's dedication

On the 29th of January we had Roman's dedication/send off for our family.

Roman slept during both services. At one point Raquel was pulling

on Gideon's feet so he smacked her on the head and said "No 'quel!"

Other than that everything went smoothly.

We are so thankful for the body of Christ at Crossway Church!

Roman and Abram hanging out after the service.

Roman's lamb cake from Grandma:)

I got to go on a field trip with Raquel's class to see the play "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!"

cousin Lina:)

Gideon likes to wear hats from the collection of winter clothes. Most of them are girl hats.

Sweet baby boy

Love from big brother and sink bath with Grandma

Fun in the Snow!

We had to invest in snow pants and boots for Raquel since they were required by her school. Gideon, on the other hand, had no such requirements and is seen wearing pink boots and a girl's columbia jacket and snow pants. At least they're blue and, most importantly, warm:)

Great Grandparents

Great Grandpa and Grandma Blaubach


and Great Grandpa McClain