sweet Celia

I just love my Celia.....one minute she still seems so young and small and then next thing I know she seems so grown up.....

standing!

On Christmas Camilla also ventured to show some feats of strength and started pulling up.....after this picture was taken we lowered her crib but look how happy and proud she is!!

Ellie's baptism...

Dear friends of ours, the McCanns, were back in Charlotte in between their language training in Costa Rica and the beginning of their mission work Honduras...they came to Charlotte to have Ellie, their youngest daughter, baptized and we were able to spend some time with them and celebrate! Here is the only real picture I was able to capture....the guys....it was like we time-traveled back 3 years ago....so good to reconnect with old friends....

Christmas '08

Christmas '08 was so great at our house this year.....we had a great time just being here with family and taking things slow....so slow we are still (some of us) struggling to get back to the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Here are a few pics from the season...