Thanks and epic picture post

A big THANK YOU to all the family and friends who have given us dinners, prayers, babysitting, and support while we welcomed Aaron into the world.  You have all been so kind to us and given us so much.  We truly appreciate everything, and keep you all in our daily prayers.  God bless you, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

As it's been a while since we've posted, enjoy some recent photos over the past month.

Daniel, the working man.

Play time with the Stamschrors!

Aaron meets Brynn!

Crawl Race: Maximilian and Matthew

 

Aaron takes the Australian wonder-bed "Amby-Baby" for a test drive.  Thank you for the loan, Bernsteins!

Though the sun was out, it's surprisingly difficult to smile in 25F weather.

The family picture smile bribe.

So comfy.

Daniel drops in on one of Aaron's pictures.

It's the night of the big Christmas program at St. Alphonsus, and Daniel pays close attention.

The beautiful sound of 30+ preschoolers singing in unison.

Playing house at the annual Goff Christmas party.

Caitlin and Daniel playing "wedding" with bridesmaid, Cora, in tow.

Role Reversal: now it's time for Daniel and Cora to get married.

The big day with friends, Nick and Caitlin.

The annual kid Christmas picture at the Goffs...but sadly we forgot to take it until after the Marcus left.

Best gift ever: the box.

Daniel reads Aaron the book "Angel in the Waters".  If you have kids and don't have this book, get it.  It's adorable.

Daniel warms up for the big concert with his brother.

Gotta tune before you play.

Daniel and Matthew rock out on their "tu-tars".

Blocks are the best; courtesy Matthew's Godfather, Fr. Jordan.

Merry Christmas, Fr. Jordan!

Aaron grabs a nap on Uncle Victor.

Auntie Laura gets some snuggles from Aaron and Matthew.

Aaron's Godparents: Matt and Katie Eusterman.  Thanks again for making it out to Seattle guys!

Play-date with the Eusterman girls, Ellie and Cecilia.

Daniel and Ellie read together.

PLAY FORT!!!!!

Ellie and Daniel get ready for the Aaron's baptism.

Buddies!

Happy Birthday, Matthew!

 Today we celebrated one whole year with Matthew in our lives. He is such a blessing! Here are some pictures from his big day.

6:30 am and he's ready to party!

 

Getting serenaded by a three-piece band while waiting for cake.

 

 Matthew's "smash" cake.

 Cake for everyone else. (Thanks for the cakes, Fr. Jordan!!)

 

 Here comes the cake!

 

 Matthew takes a little help from Dad with blowing out the candle.

 "I'm not so sure about this."

 "Oh, never mind. This is AWESOME!"

 Smash!

 Sharing some with his godfather, Fr. Jordan.

 All cleaned up and ready for presents!

 A dump truck of his very own.

 Getting some help from big brother and friend Matteo.

 New lawn chair. (And he still has his orange balloon...)

 All of the kiddos. (I'm sure there was a better picture of them, but this is my favorite one. Why is everyone looking opposite directions?)

Worn out and ready for bed, but he just can't let go. (The favorite orange balloon had already lost most of it's air, so it was traded out for the yellow.)

Thanks for the great party, everyone!

Happy Easter!

Daniel puts on his Sunday best for Easter Mass.

Hanging out after Easter Mass with Fr. Jordan

Daniel and his buddy, Fr. Jordan


HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!