Friday, February 21, 2014

Hey there 2014! Looking good! *Wink*

 So this year started with Mark returning to work after a very much appreciated long leave of absence (Thanks babe!). Like always, he let himself go. Here is a pic of his "cleaned up" version...

Still VERY handsome!! 
At the end of January we celebrated Gracie's 7th birthday. 7 years old! She's practically all grown up... or so she thinks ;-)




Look at her reading all by herself!! Such a smart cookie ;-) Happiest birthday wishes sweetheart!



We've got hawk spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit, how bout you?!! In case you haven't heard...
THE SEAHAWKS WON THE SUPER BOWL!!!!!!!!!!!!



Half of our group was under the weather but we still managed to have a fun night rooting for the Hawks. Man, that game was soooo awesome!! Still get goose pimples thinking about it!


The next couple of pics are of the boys in their natural habitat... 


Waiting for mom to finish nursing baby brother. This big brother stuff is exhausting!


Taking a dump in the dump truck - no seriously, that's what he did. Boys will be boys I guess.

Luca chillin with Trooper Francis...



For Valentines day Nana sent the kiddos these ADORABLE cards (the photos don't do them justice).


Thank you Nana (& Papa)!!!





Something didn't smell right so mark did some investigating. 
He interrogated Luca, but got nowhere with him...


This kid wasn't crackin. 

On a more serious note, Luca was blessed! On feb 16th mark prayed over him and gave him a wonderful blessing. He blessed him to be strong; physically, mentally, and most importantly, spiritually. He blessed him to know right from wrong and to be able to withstand the evils of the world and be a light unto others. He prayed for many other things and ended the blessing with "Luca, my son, I love you." I am continually reminded of why I love my husband so much.


Grandma & Pop came to support Luca on his big day :-)



 * All I need and want *


Luca in his handmade outfit made with love by grandma francis - Thank you grandma!! 
(p.s. what a cutie!!)

So this year is starting off well and we're excited for all of the fun things that await us!