Ballerina Party

This years birthday theme was..... ballerinas! On their actual birthday we were in Michigan with our dear friends the Machados and Hannah made the girls a delicious birthday cake. We had their St. Louis party the next weekend with our small group girls. I think it was a success and everyone had lots of fun.

First Day of School

About a month ago Parker and Emma Jane started school. I was excited for them because they were so ready to go to school but I was so sad that my babies were leaving. They missed the cut off for kindergarten by 29 days so preschool it was. School has gone off without a hitch. They love it. 

I miss them.  Just look at them. Look how far they have come in 5 short years. This is why you choose life people.  

Anyway, they are going to school at our church. We could walk to it from our new house which is awesome (although we won't be walking because we would have to cross a major road).  They were lucky enough to already know a few girls in their class and have quickly made some new friends. Here are some first day pictures! 

They immediately went to the sand table

Pick up time! 

Ordination and Installation

This summer has been filled with many milestones for our family and this was by far the biggest. Jason was ordained and then called to Concordia Seminary. We have waited a long time for this and so we overjoyed the day had come. Both of our families made the long trek to St. Louis too which was so special. His ordination took place at our church and then a couple of weeks later he was installed at the Seminary. The stole Jason received was made by Mom. She is an amazing woman with so many talents. It turned out perfect. We are looking forward to seeing how God can use Jason at the Seminary while he is finishing his dissertation. 

The Stole

The Luikarts came from Chicago to celebrate with us

Jason's grandparents were even able to come which was so special

Machados! 

Small Group! 

The Installation

Best I could do while holding a baby :)