Benjamin's 2nd Birthday

We can't believe it's here already - Ben's second birthday. It's hard to believe that just a year ago he was barely talking and not walking yet, and now he doesn't stop doing either! He is such a blessing and a joy in our lives, and we thank God that we get to be his parents. Grandma Marge got to come up to celebrate and the Troester's joined us for a birthday brunch. Happy Birthday, Big Boy!

Family Update

Just an update, some pictures and a video. Things are going well here. It's finals week, so Eric is busy studying and we're looking forward to a bit of a break. Spring quarter will be Eric's final quarter before graduation in May. He completed his certification interview which means that the faculty of the seminary will recommend him for a call and ordination into the Pastoral Ministry in the LCMS. Grandma Marge will be visiting this week and Grandma Sabin will be up in April. The boys are looking forward to those visits. Jen is enjoying being a homemaker as always and is looking forward to Call Day to find out where home will be in the near future.

The short video below is of Joshua in his jumpster. He loves it so much that he'll jump in it until he is completely tuckered out and then he falls asleep. Ben would always cry when he had enough. Joshua just assumes it is easier to lay his head down and take a little rest so he can jump some more. We don't usually let him fall asleep in it, but it is funny when it happens. Eric decided to take some video of him sleeping without knowing Ben would sneak up on them. As you'll see Joshua didn't seem to mind. We'll also have more pictures up some time soon.