Life has never been more full (chaotic/fun/crazy/busy/tiring/joyful/stressful), but God is good.

Happy Thanksgiving to all! These two wild ones had fun together at GG and Gampy's. Though they missed out on the delicious ham, turkey, potatoes, pie etc, they had fun catching up with giggles and clapping hands :) I wish I had more pics to share of our amazingly full day, first at the Gremores and then at the Stoffels. We are blessed!

The Saturday after Thanksgiving is traditionally the day that Great Grandma and crew set up her little village. The kids made a total of 34 HUGE snow balls in the back yard, too heavy probably to lift to make a snow man. They made a little Olaf too, and went sledding down a little hill in the back. Here, they are preforming Do-Re-Mi as a trio. 

James, Theo and Addison are in awe of the singers.

Mom and I went to an enormous craft fair last weekend, and this little ballerina was a hit (thanks for the dress, GG!). Sitting like a lady? I don't think so!

Lyle Lovett Look-Alike

November is a month full of Birthdays and Anniversaries in our family! Here is Daddy and kids for his special day.

And Silas at his triple birthday party (celebrating Tim and Uncle Bri too)...lego man cake made by Auntie Amber- so cute!

Pin the brick on the lego man. Silas won!

Operation Christmas Child is an amazing organization which sends not only gifts, but the message of the gospel to thousands of kids across the world. Gretta wrote a special letter for hers. We are eager to find out which country they end up in! 

So fun to pray for and to pack a box for a boy Sammy's age.

Yes, we are behind on posting- this was a while ago! But I just couldn't skip these pics from October. Sammy and Silas were both ninjas this year (and last year, and the year before that...)

I was so happy Lou happily agreed to wear this tiger costume. She wants to be a mermaid when she grows up, and talks about princesses A LOT. So this just makes me smile.

Theo was a baby tiger (maybe why Lou was ok with being one too!) and Gretta was a Diabetes Educator, stethoscope and all! 

Almost every Friday we are here; the brown county library auditorium, rehearsing for the Sound of Music to be preformed in May. Gretta is Marta, furthest left in this shot. We are so thankful to be a part of this production!

While Gretta is working out her vocal chords, Leila is working out her biceps by pulling Silas barefoot across the floor at his request.

Our friends the Carlson's came to WI all the way from AZ to visit. It is always a shock to see how much each of the kids has grown. The kids had so much fun together!

Leila turned 3 in September...had to add her on here too!

And Silas doing some map copy-work. U.S. Geography this year. I had learned a states song as a kid and it has come in handy so many times in life. So glad these guys can know their states too, thanks to the Anamaniacs (if you haven't heard it yet, google it! It's good!)

Sammy and I went to the pancake place for our mother-son date. This was seriously WAY bigger than we both had imagined! He fit a few bites in, but we definitely came home with more than we ate!

Gretta and her bridge creation.

Theo at 5 months...

6 months...

First two bottom teeth and started sitting on his own.

And 7 months! 

Started clapping hands and eating mushy food about twice a day and loves it. 

Tim started assistant-coaching middle school basketball this year. Go Eagles!

Watching the game and eating popcorn. Go Daddy!! And Go Eagles!!

Summer 2014 Stoffel/Golackson/Gremore Pics Before Saying Goodbye

GG and Gampy

This lovely duo headed up our photo session...ahhhh-choo! (more on that later...)

...next one is with GG, Gampy and kids, with mom and dad's favorite order from left to right. Just wanted to see if anyone is reading the comments or just looking at the pictures :) he he!

This one wins the most random award..uhh...grab a kid that you see and jump in, make sure the spouses join too!

And everybody!

....Take 2....

....Take 3...

1...2...3...4...yep, 12!

Sweet faces! This all seemed like such a blur. Last time we did this, we had suckers and toys and food and more candy hoping that something would help the kiddos look at the camera all at once. This time, we just sort of showed up, posed and left. Huh. 

Did I mention we went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner afterwards? Everyone said cheese to that!

Sy & Vivi in the back crack me up...pondering mischief...

The Gremore Gals & Guys.

This is where the explanation comes in for the sneeze. The camera person had a duck on her head and would tell the kids to blow the duck off, or she would sneeze it off and then ideally the kids would laugh. This shot was a split second too fast...one big guy is still trying to get that duck off the ladies head!

That's better! Team Golackson.

The Stoffel Trio.

Almost finished...one more!!

I think we all liked this one the best! Not to mention...time to eat!