...sister playtime

I just love how the Lord created these two to love one another. It is such a privilege to be her mom and watch the love between them grow. =)

All girl right down to her little toes

Gracie loves shoes too

She has the most beautiful hair

=)

My little beauty

My sweet little Gracie

=)

making memories at the ice park.

Every year in Fairbanks there is an ice sculpting competition where people from around the world come and show off there amazing skills. This was our first time going and we had a blast. It is amazing to me how versatile ice can be! There were slides, sculptures and even a spinning cup to ride in! =) The best part was how warm it was for us, twenty-five degrees above zero! =)

My favorite one, also the winner.

Daddy and his princess

We had so much fun going down the ice slides

=) Love this guy! 

....Jessica playing with Valeria

We sponsor a little girl in El Salvador and lately I have been praying for her with the girls. This morning Jessica was carrying around Valeria's picture and talking to her. It made my eyes fill with tears when she looked at the picture and said, "Jesus yufie Balri" For those of you who dont speak Jessica that means Jesus loves you Valeria. I was so over whelmed by her sincerity and kindness to a little girl she has only seen in pictures. I am truly in awe of our heavenly father and how he loving guides our children.

"Jesus said 'Let the little children come to me for the kingdom of God belongs to them'"

....Jessica's 2nd birthday

Thank you to all of you who called and sent gifts to make Jessica's birthday special. She is an amazing little girl and we are so blessed to be her parents. =) Here are a few pictures from her special day!

Thank you for my cute clothes Granny and Papa

I love my colors and coloring book Grandad

So much fun

Cuteness! =)

Thank you for Candy Land Mimi and Papa

Daddy was very patient with the birthday girl! 

Thank you Cindy Miss for the adorable tutu

Thank you Cami for the cutest, yummiest treats! 

Gracie got a tutu too! 

Thank you for the Legos Abel

Thank you for the outfits Cami and katie

Momma's little Bumble Bee 

Happy Family

...life at 40 below

Here are just a few things that make life more fun here in AK! =)

Ice inside the windows 

Ice inside the door

Snow

Sunlight coming through the trees

...Jessica and her Dog

Not to long ago Samson was intruded into our little family. He has managed to turn our entire life upside-down. But Jessica loves him so very much.  I think he might just turn out to be worth all of the extra work. =)

Fun in the snow

Yay

Awe sweet love

...playing in the snow!

It's finally here! =) We had such a fun summer and loved being with family, but are happy to have things be back to normal and have snow on the ground. Christmas is in the air and just around the corner!

Not quite sure if the snow is fun yet.

Cute little boots

The snow is cold! 

 I like it!

=)

leaving foot prints

Look Momma Grass! 

I love her in this hat! 

I love the snow! =)