The Goslings

Time to introduce the Goslings.   Jeff and I have been given five precious covenant children to raise for God's glory.  Four daughters and one son.  Each wonderfully made by our God and placed into our family at just the right time to fulfill His plan for their lives and our lives.

Emily has the distinction and responsibility of being the oldest.  I am amazed at how quickly time has passed since her birth, she is almost 11 and on the verge of young womanhood.  Em enjoys baking, sports, playing with her baby sister and playing games. 

Kate comes next in line.  She just turned nine and is a sweet young lady.  She is very patient with the younger kids and cares for Jordyn very well. She likes to do crafts, play soccer and softball, play with games and bake.  Kate is in third grade and thoroughly enjoys school and her friends.

Troy is the only boy and he is the middle child.  He is almost seven and "all boy".  He is tender-hearted and very loving, especially with Jordyn.  Troy loves anything with wheels, so farm life is right up his alley.  He is always playing hard with his tractors or following his Pake around.  As my Mom says, "He is so worthwhile to wash up at night", because he is generally dirt from head to toe!

Summer is "free and a half".  She is a bright, funny little girl who sometimes surprises us with her use of big words.  Her strongest sense is that of smell and she often wrinkles her little nose up and asks what smells.  After my parents visit she will walk into the room they have stayed in and declare that it smells like Oma and Opa! :-)  Summer is my little sidekick and loves to help me out, no matter the job; cooking, baking, folding laundry or cleaning windows. 

Jordyn is our baby.  She just turned one last week. Where did a year go??  Time only flies this fast when you have a baby!!   JJ is a delight and the older kids (and her Daddy) dote on her!  She is a giggly, sweet little girl.  She is walking now and has a few bruises to prove it.  She waves, gives kisses and hugs, and Emily taught her to turn the light switch off and on.

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This morning I was surprised and most pleased to be served breakfast in bed by Emily and Kate.  They made scrambled eggs, toast with peanut butter and honey, and tea.  These were accompanied by fresh strawberries, an apple and some orange juice.  It was a yummy way to wake up.

Summer stuck around to help me eat it.   Once the big girls left the room she settled down on the bed and announced that I owed her twenty dollars.  We have been playing restaurant lately, so this was not a surprise.  I gave her the twenty (imaginary) dollars and she was pleased.  She promptly polished off almost all the strawberries, the orange juice and some of the toast.  Perhaps she had a momentary feeling of guilt, because she said, "Mommy, tell me that I have to pay you six dollars."   So, breakfast in bed was a bargain at only fourteen bucks!! :-)