And before we get TOO far into 2020, here's our Christmas 2019 album. Our poor kiddos were hit with another stomach virus on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but we still managed to celebrate the birth of Jesus and to soak up time with both sides of our family.
Ward Family Christmas 2019
Friday, March 13, 2020
Eight!
Our sweet Delaney Fay is 8! At her request, we spent her birthday eve at the Ryans' house so she could wake up to birthday festivities there before we headed to Michigan the day after that. Her birthday breakfast choice was chicken and waffles there along with funfetti cupcakes. We celebrated with extended family in Michigan too and when we came home from that trip she had a fun little party here playing games with all of the girls in her class. It was a blast!
Delaney is such a joy to all of our family. She's bright and fun, wearing those purple glasses and cowgirl boots like no one else could. She's become quite a reader this year and reads chapter books on her own. She's great friends with the girl next door and the two of them have all kinds of adventures together. Delaney is an excellent big sister to the twins and is a trooper when it comes to going along and cheering on her older sisters in their games and activities. She's still our night owl (late nights forever!) and loves chicken wings, pb & j, cuddling with her mama, and good jokes. We love you so much Delaney-Cakes and thank God for giving you to our family!
Delaney is such a joy to all of our family. She's bright and fun, wearing those purple glasses and cowgirl boots like no one else could. She's become quite a reader this year and reads chapter books on her own. She's great friends with the girl next door and the two of them have all kinds of adventures together. Delaney is an excellent big sister to the twins and is a trooper when it comes to going along and cheering on her older sisters in their games and activities. She's still our night owl (late nights forever!) and loves chicken wings, pb & j, cuddling with her mama, and good jokes. We love you so much Delaney-Cakes and thank God for giving you to our family!
Friday, December 20, 2019
Christmas Program Photo Shoot
Go Wildcats!
We have a new basketball player in the Ward family! Carrigan is now on the Elm Grove Lutheran 5th grade team and even scored her first basket in the second game of the season! It's so fun to watch her play!
Thanksgiving 2019
I'll sneak in a quick Thanksgiving recap before getting into Advent and Christmas posting...
Our trip to Michigan was a bit delayed this year when Everly work up at 4:00 am with the stomach flu. Poor girl! We decided to all stay together and have a celebration here at home. I made cinnamon rolls for breakfast as we planned out our impromptu menu. Brinnly had been begging for a chance to make paella so we decided this was it. So we had paella, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, kale salad, and pies for our feast. It was delicious!
Jonathan took the other kids early the next morning to Michigan and Everly and I followed later in the day when she felt better. We missed the big family gathering but she at least got to say a quick hi to Aunt Grace and Grandma Deni and help decorate Aunt Grace's tree. We also spent time decorating cookies to gift to teachers--this year Grant didn't swipe each one for a "taste!"
On Sunday we headed home via Indiana and made a stop at Porter County Regional hospital, namely the place where my dad had spent over two weeks this summer. We dropped off cookies to the wonderful ICU staff there and also had the opportunity to thank one of our favorite nurses there.
We have much to be thankful this year! Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Our trip to Michigan was a bit delayed this year when Everly work up at 4:00 am with the stomach flu. Poor girl! We decided to all stay together and have a celebration here at home. I made cinnamon rolls for breakfast as we planned out our impromptu menu. Brinnly had been begging for a chance to make paella so we decided this was it. So we had paella, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, kale salad, and pies for our feast. It was delicious!
Jonathan took the other kids early the next morning to Michigan and Everly and I followed later in the day when she felt better. We missed the big family gathering but she at least got to say a quick hi to Aunt Grace and Grandma Deni and help decorate Aunt Grace's tree. We also spent time decorating cookies to gift to teachers--this year Grant didn't swipe each one for a "taste!"
On Sunday we headed home via Indiana and made a stop at Porter County Regional hospital, namely the place where my dad had spent over two weeks this summer. We dropped off cookies to the wonderful ICU staff there and also had the opportunity to thank one of our favorite nurses there.
We have much to be thankful this year! Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Halloween Pics
We had LOTS of opportunity to celebrate Halloween here--school Trunk or Treat, and then the girls went to a three different trick or treat nights in different neighborhoods. Someday we'll do a group family costume, but until then, here is a ninja, black cat, Statue of Liberty, leopard/cheetah, Hydroflask (yes, the actual water bottle) and an avocado.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Fall Wrap-Up
It's been a full season for us! Here are a few of the highlights:
1) Brinnly and Carrigan played volleyball! It was Carriagn's first time playing a school sport ever and Brinnly's first time on the (much-harder) 7th and 8th grade team. They both did well and really had fun. It was so fun watching Brinn teach Carrigan how to over hand serve and to hear the "thud" of the volleyball on the garage door. We also loved hearing the other kids shout "Go Conky" as Carrigan was at the serving line.
2) We had visitors! Grandma Sandy and Grandpa came to visit and brought apples and cider! We just love this picture showing how healthy Grandpa looks and feels now.
3) Grandma Deni was our next visitor! And since it was October, it meant it was time for pumpkin carving. They turned out great!
4) We took advantage of having her here to have family photos taken. We love how they turned out! We did bribe Grant by telling him that if he posed normally for the family shots, he could stand like a Power Ranger for his individual one.
5) We are all proud to announce that Jonathan accepted a new position as Vice President of Development Integration at Altius Building Company. That called for a dinner at our favorite celebratory restaurant--Shwarma House!
1) Brinnly and Carrigan played volleyball! It was Carriagn's first time playing a school sport ever and Brinnly's first time on the (much-harder) 7th and 8th grade team. They both did well and really had fun. It was so fun watching Brinn teach Carrigan how to over hand serve and to hear the "thud" of the volleyball on the garage door. We also loved hearing the other kids shout "Go Conky" as Carrigan was at the serving line.
2) We had visitors! Grandma Sandy and Grandpa came to visit and brought apples and cider! We just love this picture showing how healthy Grandpa looks and feels now.
4) We took advantage of having her here to have family photos taken. We love how they turned out! We did bribe Grant by telling him that if he posed normally for the family shots, he could stand like a Power Ranger for his individual one.
Friday, October 04, 2019
First Day of School!
All six Ward kids started school this year! Presenting our 8th grader, 7th grader, 5th grader, 2nd grader, and 2 PreK4 kiddos. We are so thankful for their schools and excited about the year ahead!
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