Sweet baby

Naomi is one week old! We're enjoying every minute we have with her sweet little self . . .

a new little one joins the Clan

     Naomi Hope Ten Dolle

 We are so excited to announce the birth of Naomi Hope Ten Dolle! Born April 24th, 2012, weighing 9 lb. 7oz. we rejoice to invite her to the Clan!

    Excitement!

    Almost there!

    Papa and his daughters.

    Papa's hands.

    Holding her for the first time.

    Nana and Naomi.

    Andrew and Naomi.

    Bella loves time with "Uncky Andrew".  :)

    Bella holding Naomi for the first time.

    Mama and daughters.

    Lots of dark hair for Naomi.

    ServenClan ladies.

    Aunt Lydia and Naomi.

   " . . . there were never such devoted sisters."

 

    Sweet little feet.

    Uncle Joel.

    Lots of kisses for Naomi.

    Riding in the elevator.

    Boots.



Getting the House ready to welcome Naomi home!

    Bella helping prepare for Naomi's "welcome home party".

    We made GF Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate frosting for the party. 

    Pink ballons.

    Naomi's birth announcement signs. 

    Bella loves her sister.

    Babies are amazing - asleep, in the mitst of busy life!

    The Ten Dolle family.



    Sweet baby days . . . 

Christmastime with the Clan

Hey, at least it's white!

Christmas was a very full time for us. Many hours of cooking yummy treats, fun discussions, and lots of late nights! Although we missed having the whole "clan" together, we were so glad Nathan was able to join us!

Enjoy the photos-

It's beginning to Look a lot like Christmas . . .

lights are up!

Andrew hangs the hand-made-by-a-three-year-old family star.

Dad and Mom put their corsage and butonniere (from their wedding) on the tree every year.

a little bit o' frosty-ness.

red berries.

our lovely tree.

peppermint-stick wrapping.

frosty-ness.

it's not all play- somebody has to wash dishes!

Christmas Eve with dear friends

Sweet girls.

tellin' stories.

Chritmas day is here

Traditional Serven lineup -minus 10 special people. :]

Andrew's turn up the stairs.

Stuffing from a stocking.

Christmas brunch.

yummy-ness.

2 brothers + 2 hats.

2 brothers + 2 books. :)

Christmas happiness.

Table decorations.

The chef at his best.

Birthdays

For Andrew's 13th birthday we tried our hand at Geocaching. It turned out to be quite fun, by a bit of a wild goose chase, too! :)

Joel gives it a shot.

Recording in the log book.