Sacksteder Stop-Over

There have been some major changes in the Sacksteder household, the biggest being their address.  Kris and JP have been working feverishly since November to sell their home in Indianapolis and then to relocate to St. Louis, Missouri, as JP is spearheading the new branch of his company.  As sad as they were to leave their home in Indiana, this move promises to provide them with a great deal more family time; something that everyone is craving.  The way the entire process unfolded is a true example of divine intervention, from the bidding war that took place in the eleventh hour that brought forth the offer that would meet their exact loan pay-off amount, or getting the last available rental home in St. Louis in the highest-rated school district and managing to negotiate a lower price...God's presence has been felt mightily.

The timeline between their move-out date and move-in date enabled us to enjoy some time with Kris and the kids!  We were so lucky to have almost a week of uninterrupted playtime!

Tea Time!

Too bad this is blurry, Jacob helped himself to my maple syrup while sitting on my boxes of chicken broth.

Jacob and Kris are attached at the hip (he LOVES his mama!)  

Someday soon little miss will be able to run with the big kids!

Silly picture :)

This boy makes my heart go pitter pat.

My Emmy attempting a forward roll.

Nick, Kris and I found this hilarious... This facial expression comes when she gets into character.

It's almost as if these two know they need to stick together.  They are good buddies. ;)

Taking over the "grocery store" at the local museum.

Somebody LOVED the shopping carts!

Sisters at heart :)

Jacob (16 months), Clairey (3.5), Hannah (1), Emmy (3), Andy (5)

There was a little drama between Jacob and Hannah as they both set their sights on the rocking horse.

Jacob tried to pull Hannah off.

Then he tried to climb on while she was riding.

Hannah rubbing it in.

Then he tried pushing her off again.  It was pretty funny.

A very efficient way of transporting Sissy at the museum.