Happy Birthday, Olivia (a few days early)!!!!!!

Troy and Lindsay have been hoping to make a trip back to Indiana for Olivia's birthday but Lindsay's doctor put the nix on that, so we made a trip to Memphis this past weekend to celebrate with Miss O.  Nothing warms a grandparent's heart like a grandchild running for a hug and being so happy to see them!  Makes that 9 hours in the van seem like nothing!!

The birthday princess!

 Tearing into the presents

 Hugging her new Olivia doll

 Waiting for Pops to bring the surprise....

 This girls loves bubbles like no child I have ever seen.  In fact, I think she might be obsessed.

 Sharing her bubbles with Pops

 A kiss for Mommy

 Sharing goldfish with Daddy

 Pops caught Lucas!

 Ian loved driving in and under and around the playground equipment!

 

 Ready for church on Sunday morning

Happy 3rd Birthday, sweet Olivia and thanks for letting us come celebrate with you!  

We love you!!!

Grammy and Pops

and Ian, Jeremy and Lucas

Easter

I'm a few days late but it's never too late to late to publicly declare our deep and humble thankfulness for our Saviour's atoning death on the cross - the One who paid my debt.  After a wonderful time of worship and celebrating with our church family, the eldest son and his beautiful family were able to spend the afternoon with us.  Fun times!!!

Here are the handsome Humphrey men (13 and under, that is.)  

 It's impossible to get a good picture of all 3 of them looking at the camera with real smiles....

 but we keep trying......

Drew, Elizabeth, Brenna and Felicia

 Two cuties!

 Blowing bubbles....

 more bubbles...

 Swatting bubbles....

 And meanwhile, Ian drove up and down the driveway and down and up the driveway, forwards and backwards.  He is getting very good at driving and is SOOOOO happy to have this chair (that's another blog post coming soon.)

Grammy and Brenna

 Grammy and Felicia

 Happy Felicia

 This girl LOVES her mama!!!

 and Daddy's not too bad either

Felicia's Big Day!

 Felicia had plenty of help from big sister and Liam....

 and a little help from her Daddy...

 the new kitchen....

Not too sure about the candle...

 but loved the icing!

 Brenna and Felicia with Great-great Mamma

 The Family

Happy 1st Birthday, Sweet Felicia!

We love you!!

Happy Birthday, Felicia!!!!

Today we get to celebrate this sweet granddaughter!

One year ago today, Felicia Laurelle made her entrance and what a joy she is!  

We love you so much, Felicia, and can't wait to celebrate your first birthday with you!

Grammy and Pops,

Ian, Jeremy and Lucas

Happy Anniversary!

Five years ago today, we got to witness a beautiful, God-honoring ceremony uniting our oldest son to the wonderful woman God had designed for him.  So thankful for both of them and the exciting ways God is growing their marriage, their family and their ministry.

Happy Anniversary, Drew and Elizabeth!!!

We love you!!

Snow Day!

We had a beautiful snowfall on Tuesday afternoon and all through the night..... 

the kind that piles up on the branches and makes the world a winter wonderland.

 The kids were out of school so of course we had to take advantage of what I hope is the last significant snow!

 Two years ago, Uncle Brian gave the boys a snowman kit and this is the first time we've had enough snow to make a great snowman!

Sadly, due to some very poor choices, Lucas spent most of his time outside right here....

but, he actually didn't seem to mind (which kind of defeats the whole choices/consequences thing but that's a different story!)

Ian was just happy to drive his power chair up and down the driveway.  While we were busy with the snowman, we heard him squeal with delight and he was in the middle of the road!  Had to have a chat about boundaries, which is something new for all of us!  I've never had to worry about Ian getting in the road.  :-)

 The infectious smile....

 He did, however, want to be moved so he could watch the sledding and we piled up snow so he could play in it.  I still couldn't get him to agree to get on the sled with me.

 Jeremy, sledding down the hill....

 This kid loves to pose!

Not such a great picture due to taking it through the window but I have this thing about cardinals in the winter, especially against the snow.  They brighten our world and are so beautiful!