2010 Year in Review - Fall

Fall

Either fall and winter were busier than spring and summer (unlikely), or I managed to take more pictures during fall and winter (most likely).

Either way, fall found us enjoying cooler temps and also marked the beginning of another school year. In September we began our third year of homeschooling and this year Carson joined the 'class' as a kindergartener. Jordan, our bookworm, is a second grader this year and Corinne goes along for the ride.

Corinne started preschool this year in the Little Lambs class at Little Shepherds Preschool, and Carson attends their Kindergarten Enrichment program two days a week.

We kicked off our fall fun with a romp in the leaves!

(I love these pictures and for the record I did not take them; they were taken by our good friend AJ)

This was a year of firsts for Corinne as in addition to starting preschool, she also started dance lessons at Columbus DanceArts Academy (the same studio Jordan has danced at for the past several years).

She is so stylish

Next up we have every kids' favorite fall holiday: Halloween

Please meet Princess Ariel, Woody, and the Big Fat Pumpkin

Tick or Treating with our cousins

And finally, fall would not be complete without a visit to the farm!

To pick pumpkins

Drive a tractor

Conquer the corn maze (with cousin Tyler), and

Take a hayride

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2010 Year in Review - Spring & Summer

Spring

Trips to the zoo

Jordan's dance recital

Jasmine

Jordan's Homeschool Choir concert

Singing a solo

Summer

Cuteness :)

Party Fun!

A 3rd Birthday
(post with cute baby pics here)Mommy and the birthday girl

Next up: Fall & Winter 2010

I'm A Slacker

I realize that I am guilty of blog neglect. When I started this blog I was hoping to post at least once a week, but I have fallen WAY behind. I really love reading blogs and I enjoy blogging when I have time; the problem is that I rarely have time.

But fear not! Starting today, I am making a vow to add a post at least every other week and I may even manage every week. I know how excited all 4 of my followers will be (love ya!), and one day I may even have 8 or 10 followers. :)

My next few posts will be an attempt to update the major events and milestones that have occured over the past year, so be sure to stay tuned.

Paradox

Thou has brought me to the valley of vision,
where I live in the depths but see thee in the heights;
hemmed in by mountains of sin I behold
thy glory.

Let me learn by paradox
that the way down is the way up,
that to be low is to be high,
that the broken heart is the healed heart,
that the contrite spirit is the rejoicing spirit,
that the repenting soul is the victorious soul,
that to have nothing is to possess all,
that to bear the cross is to wear the crown,
that to give is to receive,
that the valley is the place of vision.

~The Valley of Vision

When I Feel Overwhelmed...

From the end of the earth I will cry to You,
When my heart is overwhelmed;
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

~Psalm 61:2

JULY BIRTHDAY

In July we celebrated the birthday of our youngest angel, Corinne. She is a firecracker and has earned the nickname Miss. Independent (in addition to her nickname since birth, Dittle). She knows how to use her status as baby of the family to get what she wants, but she is also smart, sweet, and funny. We are thankful everyday that God blessed our family with this precious girl. Here is a look back at the past 3 years:

Happy 3rd Birthday Corinne!

newborn

age 1

age 2

age 3