Matthew loves books!

Every day.

Every day Matthew reads for hours.

Every day he takes 2-3 naps surrounded by books.

Every night he sleeps with books.

He loves books probably as much as he loves to breathe! 😉

First nap of the day:

Second nap of the day:

The school year has begun!

School started this week for Cherish (6th), Hope (3rd), and Andrew (3rd), and will begin later for Daniel (VPK) and Matthew (VPK). The children are in age order, and Samuel (age 3) is just in the picture because he's dying to go to school 😉.

Mom's 70th Birthday Party

We got to get together with some of our family to celebrate my mom's 70th birthday. We had such a wonderful time!!!!!! Jennifer and Pedro hosted us and ministered to us so beautifully!! What a blessed time with family!!!

"Mom, you looked AMAZING--as always!!!!!"

 Some of mom's children and grandchildren:

Mom and her three daughters:

Matthew and Aunt Jennifer:

 Matthew with Brandon:

Matthew and Uncle Pedro:

Matthew's first time at the beach:

Thanks, Jen, for hosting us and taking all the pictures!!!!!