through his eyes...

we recently went as a little family to disney world in florida. despite illness and a few other unfortunate dilemmas, we had a great time. it was so nice to be in an area where it is mostly warm in january, especially considering how much snow we get at home! papa joined us later in the week which was really special.

my sweet boy zach got his very own camera from grammie before the trip. instead of showing you the pictures i took, i thought you'd like to see the magical world of disney through the eyes of my boy. he was so excited to take pictures and being only 5 - i'd say he did a fantastic job. obviously i'm not showing you all of them (there were a lot of blurry ones) but these are the highlights. a photographer in the making? who knows! what i do know is that although he may lack communication skills like the rest of us... his love for life, joy in picture taking, and HOPE in his bright little mind... brings nothing but pure pride to my heart!

enjoy the pictures!!! :)













































































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winter wonderland

CHRISTmas was so wonderful. we spent the eve with my parents, morning with just us 4, and afternoon with jerry's family. it was lovely. God is so wonderful. i'm so glad He was born! yay!

the day after CHRISTmas, snow came blowing in.

here are some snapshots of CHRISTmas eve and the day after (the 26th). fun was had by all.

hope you enjoyed being together as a family. i'm sure thankful for the HOPE i have in my Lord and all He has provided for me.

may your new year be just perfect.



my boys christmas eve




the boys with grandma and papa



cute of grandma and zach



my hubby and me



logan in his snow suit



my boys together



walkin' hand in hand



with papa




my beautiful z

christmas fun in DC

met with our Braatz side of the family out in DC for a little pre-CHRISTmas fun.
we had a fun - filled, whirlwind weekend. lots of laughs, food and love were shared by all.

may you and yours have a very merry christmas!

love to you...



on our way to DC with the cousins


my most handsome boy on our way to our "mini vacation"


sophie holding logan's hand and saying ... "ahhhhh!"


at the hotel with my man


seeing the sites with cousin tessa


cousins holding hands, on their way to a new adventure


cutie sophie opening her new jammies


i was so excited to see one of my favorite peeps, keirsten, from college... she came to see me for a quick visit. love her!


whole fam (minus parents) at dinner


Merry CHRISTmas from my little family



after a workout at the build a bear workshop! :)



boys in jammies i made for them...



cousins posing in the jammies



santa with the cousins



lovin zach's face as he hugs santa. pure bliss



courtney and zach in line to see the Grinch's ice kingdom



sisters in law. we are so cool in our parkas



the braatz boys



me and the boys!

i have a [gulp] 3 year old

little logan bennett braatz is 3 today.

good grief.

i love him.

he makes my heart happy.

he is super silly.

smart.

stinkin' adorable.

funny.

trouble.

mr. attitude.

imaginative.

thoughtful.

a good eater.

a good sleeper (after a few minutes of " rubbing his back, patting his back...etc)

my little joy.

we love you loggie...

happy 3rd birthday.