A visit from Luke's girlfriend, Molly!

Luke had a quick play date with Molly this afternoon. They exchanged birthday gifts (they are one month apart). Luke as quite in awe that Molly can stand alone and has been trying ever since to walk and stand better by himself. He can stand alone, but still is a bit too excited to walk more than 3 steps before falling. Thanks for visiting Molly, we will see you in August!

A Day at the Zoo with Friends

We joined our buddies, Ben, Abby and their mommy Lesley at the zoo today. It was only in the mid 70's so it wasn't too hot and everyone did well. Jake was none too fond of the camels...they make a funny noise that made him shreak and say "it scares me". The bears were a big hit as well as the tiger. Another favorite was the stingrays, Anna actually was able to reach in and touch one, Jake tried but is still too short to reach. He still thought they were cool to watch even if he couldn't reach them. Our last stop before leaving was the train, Jake's favorite part was the caboose of course! Lots of fun had by all the kids (and mommy's too). Even Luke was a good boy the whole time!

The Rottier Children (at their best!)

How can you not love them? I learned an important lesson recently and am trying to take it to heart...God doesn't give patience, He gives you the opportunity to be patient. I now say that at least 100 times a day!

8 years already!!!

I can't believe how much our life has changed in 8 short years!

Cousins....

Madi and Anna love each other, but sometimes you wouldn't know it the way they fight, so it is times like this that I have to cherish the moment!

We want to mow the lawn too Daddy!

Mike called our house phone while trying to mow the lawn to let me know...it could be HOURS before he finished the yard. The kids REALLY wanted to help make the yard look pretty!

My other beautiful children

We did a lot of photo sessions outside today (as you can see). Anna was actually cooperating with me and smiled for the camera, unlike when we had family photos taken yesterday! (GRRR) oh well, our photographer said she can fix things to make it look like we were all smiling...

The Big Man Turns 11 Months Today!

Almost one already! This whole 11 months has been a blur to me!! Luke is now standing independently, sometimes takes steps without help...but still gets too excited for the most part and falls right over!! He has 7 teeth with one very visible but still under the gums. He still takes 2-3 naps a day and sleeps 12-13 hours at night. Down to 2 bottles a day, almost no baby food, doing great with his sippy cup and loves any food you give him. He is probably 26 pounds or more by now, wears size 4 diapers and has size 4 feet and is in 18-24 month clothes....Jake can wear all the same stuff as Luke. He (as you can see) is always very happy and his summer hobbies are the swing set and kiddy pool.

More photos of the Birthday Princess

Isn't she a little beauty!? I took these photos at exactly the time that she was born 5 years ago, how crazy is that!?

Happy Birthday AnnaJoy!

WOW did we pack our birthday girl's day tight! I brought her to Libby Lu's for a total princess experience then it was off to Aunt Katie's graduation open house for loads of fun with family and friends. Check out the spiffy Babie cake! Anna's comment was, "Mommy, this isn't Cinderella...it's Barbie!!! I wanted a Cinderella cake!" (sigh) ya can't please them all can you?

Pool Fun!!

This was Luke's 2nd time in the pool, HE LOVES IT! And, if you hadn't noticed is getting quite daring when it comes to standing independently!

Reagan turns 6 today!!

Aunt Katie graduates!!!

Congrats to Aunt Katie (Mike's sister) graduated from LHS tonight!!!