Daddy holding me! Lots of people say I look just like Daddy. Of course, others say I look like Mommy, Kate, or Sophie. I must be a good looking guy!!
My church outfit. The ladies dig a guy with a sweater vest.
Here they are stealing time on my blog post. I don't want to complain about something else, but do you see who is the only one in the shot without a lollipop?? Being a baby is tough stuff.
After having some trouble locating the plane, they finally found it. I assume they took the picture so future travellers might have more luck finding their aircraft.
Apparently, they found the plane, but no co-pilot. Luckily, Micah is always up for an adventure. Unfortunately, he is usually more concerned with documenting the trip than safety issues. Hands on the controls, Micah!
A little slice of American culture - served up to you via the internet...
And then - we took the girls bowling. 
Sophie exhibited this much enthusiasm no matter how many pins went over. 
For my birthday this year, Micah surprised me with a trip to Mount Airy, NC - home of Andy Griffith. We had lunch at Barney's diner.
Sophie is not amused with her father's photo-documentation of the trip. "Just give me the cake, darn it."
Kate gives Micah & Sophie a push.
The fam (minus John) in the snow.
Just back from the hospital, Kate & Sophie take turns holding their new brother.
Sophie decides (after a close inspection) to give him a kiss.
Kate is also fascinated with the smallest member of the family.
Here is Carolyn looking GREAT moments after an unmedicated birth :)
What a blessing from our Heavenly Father's hand.
In preparation for the ball, the 2 princesses put on their gowns & await the coach ride to (where else?) Chick-Fil-A.
Greeted upon arrival by her highness, Princess Bovina. Sophie stands in awe. Kate turns to her prince (her dad, of course) to ask, "Am I really allowed to pull her tail??"
Before a frolick through the royal playground, the princesses must refuel with lots of calcium, protein, & a bit of fat.
I'll have a blue Christmas...
Presents finally out - under & around the tree!
Someone is EXCITED!
And, after all the festivities, someone is sleepy. The doggie had to make room in his new pack and play for a sleepy little 2-year-old.
Not sleepy here - just ready for her prince to come.
Christmas dinner makes some of us especially jolly!
As you can see, we had a packed house of Roosmas for Christmas this year.
Having Roosmas means lots of game-playing,
Lots of book-reading,
And so many other unusual things.
Here is Sophie staring out the window at a particularly interesting sight. 
One of our favorite things to do is go to downtown Belmont. Here we are resolutely searching for some fun.
What could be more fun than trains? We like to get up-close & personal. Kate has a bit of a serious face, but I am breaking into my happy dance.
Even better - even closer!
Standing up on the old train that is parked downtown.
