Makenna and her friend Paige

Paige's Mommy is a good friend of mine and her family is currently in the process of moving to Michigan. I am so sad! But God has a plan for her family, just like He did mine moving from San Jose. Paige is six months younger than Makenna, and what a doll and joy she is to be around.

Are you thirsty?

I heard a great sermon on Easter Sunday from our Pastor at EFCN. Are you someone who is thirsty? Always looking for the material things of this world to satisfy you-nice cars, the career, money, fancy clothes, substance abuse, etc. The list could go on. We have all tried something to make ourselves feel better and satisfy our thirst. But until you truly know what it feels like to never feel thirsty and your soul satisfied, you will keep looking and keep trying the quick fix remedies to make you feel better. Well I have news for you. Jesus can satisfy that thirst. If you truly believe that He is the Lord and He died on the cross because of our sins. WHICH WE ALL HAVE SINNED! Your thirst can be quenched and you will no longer need those quick fixes to make you feel happy.
What does it mean to never thirst again? John 7:37 says, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water. " Jesus is the only true joy in life you will ever have. Everything else are blessings from Him. Give God the glory this Easter and Praise Him for quenching your thirst today and always.

First Carousel Ride

I can't say she really enjoyed it. She was holding onto me as tightly as she could. Maybe the next time will be better.

Grandpa Lee & Makenna

Cousin's Visit

from the left: Makenna, Noah &Mae (Brook's kids)
Grandpa & Grandma brought Easter Baskets!

Uncle Grant comes to visit

Enjoying the warm weather

Spring, Spring come today
Make the winter go away!


Makenna enjoyed the nice spring weather last week. She did not want to come inside the house. Too bad the weather was just a tease because it snowed a few days later.

Better Days

Well we are pretty much done with teething. Makenna has all her teeth except for her 2 year molars. So we have a break from teething for a while. YIPPIE!!!!!Now, I don't have teething as an excuse for fussiness, fevers, etc.

First Pigtails

Makenna currently has a mullet going on, but her hair looks cute when I put it up in pigtails, and even a little ponytail. It's so cute! I love having a little girl.

Still going strong!!

Yes, after almost 5 years of marriage the FIRE is still there.

Latest Esslinger Picture

This picture was taken Christmas Eve. Let me fill you in: Fawn has 2 boys, Mason & Drew, and baby #3 due in July. Robin has 1 girl, Michelle. I have 1 girl, Makenna. Brook has 1 boy and 1 girl, Mae & Noah. Now you're caught up.

Makenna and her friend Judah

Daddy-Daughter Picture

Daddy & Makenna

Having fun with what's left of the snow

Look at the snow!

It hit 50 degress today! Yippee!!!!!!

Yes, it hit 50 degrees today and it felt like 70 to us. We've had a very cold and brutal winter with lots of snow. Some people might think we are nuts especially California people. When we lived in Cali, it did get to 50 degrees in the winter there and people were bundled up in thick winter jackets, scarfs, beanies and always complaining about how COLD it was. Well when you live in the Midwest, 50 degrees feels warm in the winter. You wouldn't believe the number of people we saw outside yesterday. Call us crazy, but the weather did lift a lot of the winter blues we have all been feeling. I can't wait for spring and summer to come so I can get back to stroller rides to the park and swimming days.