We had a going away party last  night for our friends the Reynolds. We first met Jason and Nicole two years ago when they moved to Des Moines from Texas and joined our small group. They welcomed their first son, Alex into the world around the same time many of us in the group had our first child. We’ve been so blessed by their friendship and are so sad to see them go!! Our prayer is that God would make their transition back to Texas easy and that He would provide them with a group of friends that will encourage and challenge them as they continue to pursue God, love one another and grow their family.

I’ve started watching some friends’ little boy two days a week. Ryan is one week younger than Michael.

Today has been fun! They play very well together with only an occasional short fight over a toy. I learned this morning that they both love to wrestle! I think they ran after one another, tackling and rolling around on the floor for about 15 minutes. They were both laughing and screaming up a storm!

These pictures were taken during snack this morning. I was trying to get them both to smile at the same time. As u can see I was not successful. They got so excited (probably b/c I was laughing) and just started looking at each other laughing hysterically.

Michael really can’t imagine life being any better when he’s got a buddy he can wrestle and eat with. Well, unless that buddy is his beloved dad!!

The Greaser with his cousins Spiderman and the Easter Bunny.

Michael with two of his cousins at Uncle Andy and Aunt Amanda’s.

Our adorable nieces at Stam – part of our princess party day!

What a handsome little man!

Rather traumatic.

CONGRATULATIONS to our friends Chris and Mary Ryan on the birth of their daughter!