Silas Age 9

Silas Benjamin, the good Lord made us strong. I know now that was because He was giving us you! You continue to remain two parts sweetheart and two parts goon.

You enjoyed your eighth year to its fullest. Every bit of 2nd grade was grand. You made great friendships and great memories.

You are still our family adventurer and keep us on our toes daily both with perceived dangers and your quick wit.

You have attempted to hone your skills at story telling, however, you have a ways to go with summaries... your daily word quota is that of the dark gods! We need to work on decreasing this...

For years your three favorite things have been "dogs, bugs, and babies." I have supplied you with two, mostly on accident. I will continue to fight the good fight again dogs and bugs... However, thank you for your ceaseless prayers for more babies. You knew better than Dad and I... I'll give you that point. This is not permission to continue. Though you sir, are the greatest of all big brothers, not even a joke! You L.O.V.E. love babies, especially your babies and particularly that Rose. You two are a force that likely only the two of you have a hope of understanding. However, we sure do love watching.

You are our boy and we love all of your fun, nut-brain, ideas and antics... though cool it just a little.

Happy Birthday, sweet Sy B. We love you times infinity and through all the sewer pipes!

Rosalie Kate Age 1

Happy birthday to the sweet girl we did not know we needed! Rosie, you came out of nowhere and have solidified yourself as a more than necessary addition to our family. You are everyone's favorite baby girl. Your the one we all look for when we get home, your welcomes are the best with all the goose honking and squinty-faced, nose-wrinkled smiles you freely give to each of us.

This was one quick year, we are having a hard time realizing you have been with us for so long. The four of us have enjoyed every bit of getting to know you and watching you discover this family and the world you live in. You have the best facial expressions and sweetheart demeanor, though not to be confused with 'gentility' because, girlfriend, you are fiercer than you need to be... #justasksaul

We all argue over who gets to get you up from your naps because we all want to be the one to experience your anticipation and satisfaction and thrill for the person who walks through the bedroom door. We love your extended hand of greeting when you see us, as if hailing your subjects, which to be honest, we probably are...

Even putting you to bed is the best as you burrow your face into our necks for "kisses" and your laughing at anyone you find to be already sleeping. In fact, one of your first purposeful words has been "nigh-night!" You have truly been a dream baby in more ways than one!

Although, as of late you have started showing us just how truly classic Kunz-kid you intend to be. With all of your opinions, dramatics, impeccable timing... commence crawling, pulling up, climbing, and into EVERYTHING upon the exact arrival of your baby brother! #notyourbestmoverose

You love people, your favorite hobby is FaceTime, you are a ham for the camera, you love being read to, you shimmy to music and anything that brings you joy, you are both a copy of your big sister and uniquely your very own person.

We love you times infinity and continue to look forward to each and every day we live with you! Happy Birthday, Rosie Kate!

Mary Alice Age 10

She is a whole decade old. We have been parents for 10 years. We feel old and are for some reason still procreating... #jesuslostthewheel. Though as far as Mary Alice is concerned we can continue having all the babies because babies are the best! Over the last year she has become quite the little mama and a huge help with the babies! She may only be 10, but it is apparent that she is going to be an exceptional mama!

Watching Mary Alice live life continues to be one of my most favorite things. She could not love her life, her family, her friends, her school, her everything more then she already does... She could burst with all the love she has to give, but thankfully she refuses to hold it in, she spreads it all over her world! We are lucky to live in her world. #inbitedtothehonket

We love everything about you sweet girl! Keep doing everything you do, you are our favorite 10 year-old beauty!