The crazy seven

A quick intro to our family, from the bottom to the top...

Esther, sweet Esther. She is our 22 month old ray of sunshine. Precious, cherished princess sent to our family for such a time as this. The baby of our clan, well-loved and probably well-spoiled. She is the quietest any of mine have been, but likely to be right in the middle of whatever mess or trouble has developed. I love my crazy baby!

Levi, energetic Levi. Full to the brim with energy, this little guy was sent to test my patience, I am sure. His current refusal to poo in the potty aside, he brings much joy and laughter to our home. It's anyone's guess what he will come out with next, and his mischevious grin charms us all no matter what his latest disaster involves.

Hannah, inquisitive Hannah. Questions are always brewing in this little mind, from the tiniest blade of grass all the way to Heaven above. She asks, and we do our best to answer. Hannah is our fun-loving, beautiful princess. She's as likely to be playing in mud or climbing a tree as she is to be playing dress up and having a tea party. A very social creature already, she lives for sleepovers and playdates, at the ripe old age of 5. I love my crazy beautiful!

Nicolas, playful Nicolas...aka Nick. Most likely to be seen digging a hole to China or on the tippy top of our climbing tree. Nick is all boy and all fun. He has a special place in my heart because he did not grow in my womb, but in my heart. With an indominable spirit and an unfailing imagination, I look eagerly to what God has planned for our Nick. I love my crazy dreamer!

Noah, serious Noah. He carries the traits and mind of someone twice his age. Daddy's garage assistant, he loves all things mechanical and is a sponge as he learns "man things". Noah likes to collect magazines and catalogs for all kinds of equipment and boy stuff. He is our guinea pig, our firstborn. While we have made a ton of mistakes on him, we have also had some great successes, one being successfully homeschooling for 5 years now (minus a short stint in Christian school). I love my crazy big boy!

Brian, my love, goes next, since I'm a whopping 5 months older than him. My fantasticly awesome, way cute husband of 11 years. We've been through the wringer in more ways than one in those years, but by the grace of God, we remain together and stronger for the struggle. Physically disabled in a car accident in July 2008, yet not one to let his disabilities define him. He has a huge heart for people in the body of Christ. He will be the first to offer to meet a need if he can, and if he can't, he's likely to try to find someone who can. He's the king of this castle, and I love him dearly.

Now for myself...what to say? I am in my third decade of life, and enjoying almost every minute. I am a daughter of the King of Kings, His princess. I didn't always know that, and I don't always live it out, but it is the truth I always return to. I am currently homeschooling Noah and Hannah (Nick goes to public school from his mom's house), and also going to school myself. I am working toward an associate's degree in accounting, hoping to be able to work mostly from home when I am done. I adore my family, and also know that I need time for me in order to be able to pour out to them. School is that outlet for me right now, and I could not do it without my fan club at home. I'm so very thankful for all of them.

That's my crazy life, and I wouldn't have it any other way...