All my kids!

I gave birth to none of them but love them all just the same.  They are all so different.

Trevor-he is playing t-ball.  He tells me he is the pitcher and catches.  He is somewhat sarcastic, which I love.  I caught him rolling his eyes behind Bett's back as if to say you are a crazy old lady, but I'll hug you anyway.  He wanted to hold Louis all day.  He plays great with the girls and has the best manners! He will be in first grade next year. 

Betty-just finished her first 'year' at school.  She is very much into performing.  "introducing betty..." and then she comes out to do her thing! She listens to everything you say and then acts it out with the family in her doll house.  She has quickly learned what it means to have a sibling.  She has much more independent play.  She is a creature of habit, much like her parents.  But only for a little while.  You change things up at the right time and then she's into it!

Raina-this girl loves her some puzzles.  She also just finished her first year at school.  I swear she has grown a foot in the last year.  She has not varied in her love of all animals, mostly dogs.  She carried two stuffed ones in with her this weekend and took to Betty's Clifford quickly!  She is loud and animated, much different than Betty.  She squeals and the whole neighborhood can hear her.  It makes you smile to hear that squeal.  She loves Trevor.  I think having someone to pal around with was fun for her! She pranced around in her pink bikini and we all wanted to pinch that bottom.  Such a beautiful girl with her long blond hair!

Louis-it was his weekend.  He got baptized.  Poor baby was so tired and all he wanted during the ceremony was his bottle.  He was a trooper.  He had a rough start, but 3 1/2 months in (I'm sure Lindsey can give you the exact date) when they figured out his allergy and medicines, he is the snuggly baby Lindsey always wanted!  He's a big boy.  Almost 20 lbs at 4 months old.  I imagine him growing up tall and lanky like his Uncle Sammy, who was big as well.  He wasn't that big but he tipped the scales a bit! 

I'm thrilled to pieces to be the Godmother of both Betty and Louis.  I take the job seriously!  Father Miles said to Lindsey and Tab, (in so many words) there will never be another Louis Talbot.  Just like there will never be another Betty.  God made them in his image, and chose you two as the parents of these children.  Amazing to think about it that way.  I feel like we get caught up a lot and forget that there is something out there bigger than us. 

Thank you God for bringing all these children into my life.  Thank you for keeping them safe, happy and healthy! Please watch over them and their parents tonight and everyday.  Guide them in the right direction and be with them when they stray.