Happy 8th Birthday, Joshua!

Josh is 8 years old today. 

 He's been a very sweet child and a blessing to his whole family!

Josh and his big sister, Natalie

Josh loves to swim at his family's backyard pool.                             Beth, Liz and Zach                                   

Josh has excelled at soccer 

Grandma Ellinger lives in the same town as Josh and his family and has been there for them whenever needed. 

Even though we are in Michigan we see the children often.

Josh is a momma's boy!

Our son, Joe, with his family at one of Josh's sporting events.

We love you, Josh! Have wonderful 8th birthday!

Benjamin Adam Meade 3 years old

 Benji is our 8th grandson and Lena and Adam's 3rd son!

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Benjamin has always been so full of life and adventure. He may be the third boy in the family, but he is able to hold his own and prevail.

Lena, Anna and I made our yearly trip to the Essanhaus Inn in Middlebury, Indiana when the children were not yet a year old. Ady is older than Benji by just a little over 3 months!

One day Samuel decided to stamp Benjamin on the forehead when Lena wasn't looking!
Benjamin had this surprised look on his face when Lena returned so she just had to snap a photograph!

Benjamin's 1st birthday didn't go very well. He hated the crown, but we all got quite the laugh!

The Meade family: Adam, Lena, Samuel, Ezra and Benjamin

 Happy 3rd Birthday, Benjamin! We love you!

 Fun in Michigan at Grammy and Grampy's house!

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