Welcome, Miss Emmy Caroline!

Emmy Caroline Varner. Born January 1, 2012. And we are excited she is finally here! We're proud of the patch of black hair on top.

This is the baby quilt I made for Emmy. I know....it didn't end up looking "girly." The blue really stood out. Well, it was fun making it, anyway.

Henry, Lena, Max, and Emmy. Lena was disappointed she didn't get to hold the baby.

While I was there, I made Lena a little jumper.

Henry and Max working in their coloring books.

Lena wore this hat all morning. Need a hat---Freya can hook you up!

Henry was helping Emmy play with her toys. Notice they are strategically placed around her the minute she opens her eyes.

"So, is this the same person that tells me it's time to go to sleep at night???"

I got to go to Max's first upwards BB practice. Lots of little guys!

Max proudly showing off his new uniform. Yeah.....#13......Uncle Brian's number for six years!

It's Been A Busy, Busy December

Recognize this beautiful stain glass picture? Monday the 19th was a big moving day. The church in Houstonia is no longer meeting and the instruments were graciously given to our family. I was expecting to fight back tears and lots of emotion, but I was so nervous watching the movers that all tears were held in check!

The organ was first to be moved....on its side, no less! A huge "Thank You" to Pat Wood that ended up assisting the movers.

Then the piano was next. I'm not sure why the plywood planks weren't used on the first group of steps, but everything was moved successfully.

Patty was helping steady the piano with the mover as it came down the last steps. The instruments were on their way to DeSoto!

Dad and I on Christmas Day, 2011. We miss Mother this holiday season.

As sad as it was to see the organ being moved out of the church at Houstonia, it was exciting to see it in place at Marilyn's church to be played once again for services. How fitting that the first Sunday to be played again was Christmas Day!

Marilyn did a great job that first service!

After church we had lunch at Marilyn and Barry's before heading back home to Kansas.

Merry Christmas! Just waiting for the kids to arrive on Monday.

Tyler, Joshua, and Kayla opening up their stockings before lunch.

Yes, that would be Joshua checking out all the packages under the tree. We couldn't see his head.....just his legs were sticking out!

Joshua, Rebecca, and Jonny.

Tyler looking at his new tool box. I feel so blessed. We had a fun day together. Two days later little Westin was born and now we patiently wait for our little Indiana baby to arrive!

Welcome Little Westin

Westin Chrysler Varner. Born 5:40 PM, December 28. He weighed 8 lbs, 7 ozs (so much for the little 6 lb baby the doctor was predicting!!) It was a loooong, hard day and we're thankful we have a healthy baby. He's a "pretty" baby....even though he's a boy :)

Mommy with her new baby, 2 hours old.

Proud Daddy! I was told he was a super coach!

Our Mommies and their Babies

Brian and Carly......due Christmas Day. (They move into their house on Friday!)

Stephen and Freya.....due December 23. I'm guessing December 28???

Rebecca and Jonny.....due March 5th. Our family will have exciting days ahead!

It Was Merry Christmas in Brement, Indiana

Richard and I made a quick trip to Steve and Freya's before the big "birth day" the first weekend in December. We had such a good time, and my, we do squeeze a lot of things in a short amount of time. We celebrated Christmas and before we opened gifts, Freya read "What to Give God for Christmas." It was just the perfect script to use with Sparks last week at Awana. Here is Max, Henry & Lena.

I made "super-hero" capes for the boys and even personalized them with their own letters! It was so much fun watching Max, especially, wear his around the house the rest of the day.

Max trying out his new game.

Henry loading up his Match car semi trailer.

Lena giving her new baby doll a stroller ride around and around the circle.

Speaking of Birthdays!

Now let's backup to October when Max and Henry were here. We not only celebrated with Rebecca and Jonny's wedding, but we even squeezed a birthday party since we don't usually get to be with Max and Henry in October!

After playing "Birthday Bingo" and "Pin the Tail on the Donkey," it was time to open birthday gifts.

Here's Henry waiting for his turn to open a birthday gift.

Ummmm, Grandpa, do you want to play with me???

Happy 5th Birthday, Miss Kayla!

How did Kayla get to be 5 years old so quickly?

You go, girl! Blow out those candles!

A fun gift from Aunt Carly/Uncle Brian was an chef's hat and apron.

Another fun gift from Uncle Jonny/Aunt Bem!