Journey to the Badger State.

Ezra's first travel experience. Christine came into it pretty confident.

Not me.  I had anxiety filled dreams of screaming babies and rough flights. 

 Glad to be wrong.

 Ezra meets Uncle Brett!

Hanging out with Gramps.

Hi Uncle Ben! 

 Ezra loves spending time with Great Grandma Buteyn!

 Swing time with Grandma.

Wooded walks with Mom.

 Lounging by the pool.

 Great Aunt Mary and second cousin Josie.

Fun times with second cousin Josie Helen Soodsma - 6 days older than Ezra.

 Grandma loves her grand baby! 

 Great Aunt Jill.

 Matching with Great Gram.

Proud Uncle.

 Aunt Janie.

 Grandpa took Ezra after his early morning feedings and Grandma took him after his late night feedings.  Christine was spoiled....and grateful for every second!

Two good looking young men.  Hanging with Great Grandpa Soodsma!  

 Tired Babe with an Alfalfa hairdo. 

 Future Soccer Player.  

 Current Basketball.

This baby has Squeezable Cheeks!  

Very Squeezable.

Mmm... Melting Pot!

Hungry for Melting Pot leftovers.

Ben and Janie before church on Sunday.

Nibbelink Family Picture before I had to leave back to Denver.

 Grandpa and Grandma Soodsma.

 4 Generations of Soodma's.  

4 Generations of Buteyn's

Life is good.  See you soon Soodsma family!

1 Month

Ezra is a happy one month old.  He sleeps well, rarely cries and loves cuddles.    

Content.

Hey..can't you see I am tilted on my side here!

Thanks, old man.

Its..EZRA!

EIJ =  Ezra's Irish Jig.

Mothers Day

 Happy Mothers day to this incredible momma!  She is selfless, generous and beautiful. We Love You, Christine! 

Ezra blushes when momma looks at him.  

Ezra Meets the Nibbelinks

Grandma N holding Ezra for the first time. 

Grandma gets a good look at her 6th grandson and 7th grandchild.

Ezra sure likes being held by Grandpa N

Lincoln is excited to meet his new cousin and equally thrilled to play percussion on the footstool. "Lincoln's Turn!"

Baby Cousins & Future Friends!

Future Synchronized Swimmers?   mmmm...doubtful. 

Chillin on Gramps.

Aunt Lori loves to hold her baby nephew.... 

and Ezra LOVES it when she holds him!

Foreshadow of the "So Big"that will be played with Grandma N this summer!

Lincoln brings a HAPPY vibe to the party!

I submit that is is impossible to frown when this guy smiles at you.

"Bum Scratch"  Hey, what are cousins for...right?

The Shalers' brought the party on Saturday night. The back yard gets a workout when the Shalers are over---spikeball, frisbee, hide n seek, catch football, made up games and more!

One of Andy's many talents.


Grandma plays nice with her grandsons...


,,,,Grandpa, not so much.

Old School Nibbelink kids.

                                                           Ezra Loves His Family!