How about some cousins? These are mine and Nathan's six plus Nathan's sister Rachel and her hsband's five. Lydia 8, Isaac 2, William 6, Samuel 3, Joshua 5, Joseph 1 month, Celeste 9, Rebecca 17, Amber 15, Daniel 13, David 3, and Aunt Rachel!

Ok, so I promised photos. Sorry. I had a glitch in my computer that wouldn't let me upload. I finally whined enough that Nathan took care of it for me. And, just in case you missed it, we had a baby! Joseph McGowin was born on October 23rd. He was 13 days late and weighed 11 pounds 7 ounces. Really. No c-section either, since that seems to be the next question.

What's that? Oh, yeah, pictures of the new kid. Here you go!


Yes, as a matter of fact I did make his outfit. It is cashmere dyes in the "Prince Charming" colorway by my friend Joyce at www.eliebelly.com You can see Joseph on joyce's blog too at http://joycevance.typepad.com/joyce_makes_art/2008/10/a-very-handsome-baby.html

The sweater is from Mason Dixon Knitting, which is a fun read even if you don't knit.

Hat pattern is "Giving Pixie" by my friend Theresa Bellville at www.littleturtleknits.com

More pictures to come, I guarantee!

Ok, fine, so it's been a while since I last posted. Ok, a LONG while. Anne missed me and said she wanted me to post. Flattery will get you everywhere! I'll start with simple. These are some beach pictures of all the kids. These are a couple of months old, but cute anyway! While uploading, I realized I had enough pictures to make this a dedicated Isaac post, so there you go. Isaac on the dump truck, Isaac being cute, Isaac showing Grand his hermit crab, Isaac eating watermelon naked with Pop (who is NOT naked), and Isaac playing ring around Daddy's legs!

So, it's been a while since I posted. Sorry about that!

The news is, I'm pregnant, about 19 weeks. Also, this babe is one more boy! We are really excited! Now, for the hard part. The boy needs a name!!

Feel free to make all the suggestions you'd like!

I got a haircut! Today, instead of boring pictures of my kids, you get ME!!!

I managed to finish something, two somethings in fact. I smocked these dresses for the girls when Celeste expressed delight over a bishop at a fancy shop where we were browsing. They wore them to church today and looked lovely. Also, since my last post, both girls have gotten haircuts, and Lydia lost one of her top teeth!