I love you Daddy . . . Ana Mei

I love you Dad . . . Josiah

Josiah finishes 2nd grade - a full year!

What a year this was for Josiah and all of us. This is the year we realized JT had ADD and finally came to grips with it. He had a wonderful 2nd grade teacher who helped us through it all. Through tears, doctor visits, assessments, and counseling, we are at a place where Josiah is doing great. He can focus, his grades are good and boy what a difference this road has made. Josiah had a fantastic year. He made lifelong friends. We will never forget this 2nd grade class. Mrs. Hayslip was awesome. The whole class ran the music city kids marathon in honor of Connor's (one of Josiah's classmates) mom who had breast cancer and passed away. Josiah attended his first funeral and he became a little man that day. Here are some pics that capture the run, butterfly release party, his pride time award, and the end of the school year.

Spring Baseball

Josiah had another great year in Spring Baseball. We are so proud of him. And Ana Mei had her share of fun at the ballpark too! Nana and Pops never miss a game! We made some great new friends during the season too.

Mother's Day - I love my kiddos!

Happy Mom's day to me. The best gifts ever . . . Josiah Thomas born July 30, 2001, joined our family August 1, 2001 and became official Feb. 12, 2002! Ana Mei Hai Zhi Bing bing born January 11, 2005, joined our family August 21, 2006, and became an official Seidenkranz August 23, 2006!

Easter Pics

My sister's visit

Vicki and Jake came during spring break. It was a good visit. Every spring, we do a family mission project where we make lunches and take them downtown Nashville to the homeless. There are lots of homeless in Nashville that hang out at the park down there. This year it was great that my sister, nephew, and mom got to be a part of the project. The kids were amazing. We asked them to write Jesus loves you on the lunch bags but they began to share their heart right there on the bags. The whole thing was amazing to watch. We're looking forward to our next family mission project.

Got some major catching up to do!

So, here we go with the highlights.

#1: Josiah went ice skating for the first time with his teacher and classmates.

#2:Josiah had a fun Happy Day on Feb. 12. We didn't take photos, just went to his favorite mexican resturant and watched movies. First up? Videos of him in the hospital and coming home. It was sweet, so sweet. We are blessed.

#3: We move into March. It snowed March 1.

#4: March 7 and 8 proved to be a crazy busy weekend. The kids had 4 birthday parties to go to, all of which are good friends and we wouldn't want to miss. First up was Ana Mei and her friend, Lucy. Next came Elijah's birthday party for both kids. Josiah had to leave early to make it to Blake's laser tag, then on Sunday, another party for Josiah's friend, Justin. It was a busy time.

#5: Not really a highlight, but I got the flu - like the knocks you down kind. I was down for 5 days. Ed was a rock star takng care of the family. The rest of the family managed to stay away and not catch it. Thank the Lord!

#6: We move into April. Josiah starts a new baseball season. First game? He had an amazing game and got the game ball! Dad and I were so proud. I had to hear the play by play as I was in New Orleans for a LifeWay/Beth Moore conference, but I was so excited for him.

#7: Today we spent the day out at Mr. Steve's farm with close friends. What does that mean? Friends, Baby chicks, mud, hay rides, egg hunts, candy . . . who can ask for more? Yes, Nana, Pops, Grandma, and Grandpa = that's Ana Mei up there and she loved it!