Emma's 5th birthday.  It was a dog theme and the cardboard dog house, which dad spent many hours on, is still being played with in the basement.

Elliot examines a statue at our trip to COSI (Center of Science and Industry) Children's Museum.

Emma and Elliot explore the back yard at Uncle Ron and Aunt Diane's house on Easter.

Elliot celebrates his 3rd birthday.

Emma looses her first tooth.

Dad completes his first half marathon.

Emma and Elliot admire Cinderella's Castle on our trip to Disney World.

Emma performs in her 2nd dance recital.

Emma graduates from Pre-School.

Emma and Elliot in Lake Michigan on our trip to Chicago.

We enjoy another week of fun at our 4th year at Lake James School of Missions (family church camp).

Emma and Maestro (Grandpa Phil and Grandma Arlene's dog) on our big family camping trip.

Emma and Elliot (and Mom) begin their first year of Home Schooling.

Emma and Elliot at the Beavercreek Popcorn Festival - the 5th year our church runs the Children's Area.

Elliot picks a pumpkin on our trip to the farm with Waves of Mercy, the Home School Co-Op we got involved in.

Elliot takes his first visit to the dentist.

We welcome Elijah Christopher to the world.

Customary visit to Santa Clause.

Emma and her home group girlfriends.

Emma and Elliot pose on Christmas Eve.

The Chilcote family in 2009.