Happy 2nd Birthday, Benaiah!

Our little man,

Oh, how you have blessed our lives beyond measure. You bring tremendous joy to so many people, and we love being your parents.

You thoroughly enjoyed your second birthday party focused on tractors, which is one of your favorite words and favorite things to ride around the farm with daddy. You are a boy that loves being outside throwing things, pushing things and riding on anything with wheels. You love running after your siblings and attempting to do anything they are doing. And those siblings of yours love you a whole lot. You have kept them more youthful than they might be without your presence as they play with toys and games that you like, and you have also helped them become more responsible as they are all usually willing to help with you. It’s a beautiful thing!

You continue to be a pretty good sleeper, but you do you like your early mornings. You are growing like a champ and in the 92nd percentile for height and 50th percentile for weight. Your head is still off the charts. You are willing to try most foods, but you definitely prefer bananas, yogurt, cheese, berries, ham and milk. The more milk the better! You can’t get enough.

You’re trying to say all kinds of words including please, more, bubble, nose, eye, Elmo, tractor, Daddy, Momma, Nonnie, Bubba (Frazier), go and of course, no.

You love to read books, but even more than that, you love to look at the photo books of our family. It is so sweet, and we are so happy you are in our family. You are a joyful, sweet, funny, and a great dancer. We love you Benaiah Michael Lawrence.

All our love, 

Daddy and Momma

No Winter Blues Here!

With 4 children, a bustling business and our first wedding at the farm coming in April, things are hoppin' in the Lawrence home. We have done our best to protect our family dinner times and Friday night family night even during wrestling, basketball, dance and tutoring. Here are some pictures from the last month. 


Eggs, eggs and more eggs. How many different ways can you eat them!?

King Benaiah in his royal robe. This is what happens when you have 2 older sisters.


Birthday fun celebrating Emma with a visit to the trampoline park, nail salon and Burger Bach. 


So happy that Geoff finally was able to purchase his dream tractor.


We took 3 nights and stayed at a friend's cabin in PA with no cell service and no wifi. It was glorious to unplug and spend time with dear friends and the Lord. 


We completed a rigorous hike up the One Thousand Steps trail. 


It was a pleasure to serve with my mom and Leila at the Richmond Extreme Makeover at our church. Leila did such a great job. 


More soap does not mean the stain will come out. Oh boy.


Another moment when he succumbed to a big sister. This is a dish towel.


On the less exciting days, cows sneak into the yard, and we get to chase them as a family. It's quite entertaining, especially if you are watching. 


Reading time. Benaiah loves to look at photo books. Over and over. 


Friends came to watch one of Leila's basketball games and enjoy the afternoon. It is such a blessing to walk through adoption with others.


This tractor has a special buddy seat for the little guys. 


Spring babies are coming! Their cute faces never get old.