Birthdays in 2008

Demerie turned 9 in April. She is now in 4th grade and is an honor roll student. She is an animal enthusiast and loves playing with her menagerie of animals here at home, (most being of the stuffed toy variety). She is very helpful around the house and an excellent baby sister entertainer! She really enjoyed soccer this year and her team made it to the playoffs! Robbie turned 6 in March and recently lost his two top teeth. We were sad to see them go, but he still is quite a handsome boy, just talks kind of funny! He is in first grade and loves his teacher. Robbie is always on the go, whether it be scooter, bike or skateboard. He loves to put on shows with his friend Evan. Mom kind of cringes in fear when he does his jumps! He loves to fly r/c airplanes and helicopters with dad! He enjoyed another year of soccer this fall, as well.

Oops, the pics are out of order, sorry Nat! Our Natalie is now 8 and was baptised in Oct. We blogged about the big day a while back, if you want to read about it! What a fun and memorable time. She is in 3rd grade and also on the honor roll! Natalie is still our songbird. She sang a solo, "I Miss You" for the church talent show in Nov. and was amazing. So brave and everyone was amazed at her performance. She and Demerie continue to take piano. It's fun to hear Natalie play and sing her own songs she makes up.

Well, the little spark plug turned two in Sept. She is so much to hang around with during the day when the kids are at school. She lives for her Daddy and loves to yell "Daddy" when he comes home. Everyone feels like a star when Averie is around. She is so friendly and makes everyone feel so loved! She still loves to nap and enjoys her pacifier more than ever! :(

What's that you ask? Did Robert and Julie have birthdays and get a year older? No, we found out how to get a year younger each year!! Want to know how??? .....