Family Time

Brian is reading our last night of our advent calendar!  The kids really enjoy this special time.

The Annual Christmas Tree Hunt

We started off as usual for our Christmas tree.  I had my coffee and my camera, oh, and the kids.  Those are the essentials.  We took a lot (emphasis added) of time searching for the perfect tree.  After much discussion, we came home with one everyone agreed on.

The kids had fun decorating and I had fun taking pictures and finishing off the last of my favorite coffee.  All we were missing were Hannah, Thommy, Matthew, and Sarah.  That would have made it even better than it was.

Thankful!

I have so many things to be thankful for this year!  I write a top ten list every year and this year I couldn't keep it to ten.  God has been so good.  His blessings really are too numerous to count!!!

Favorite Jacket

Brian was so excited that his favorite jacket got fixed.  He hasn't been able to wear it for a year.  You would think it was a new one by how happy he is!

Mikayla and Oliver

Mikayla loves playing with Oliver!

Haircut

This is what Timmy did when I told him it was time for a haircut!

Nap Time!

Mikayla went over and climbed on these pillows and promptly fell asleep.

Bedtime!

Josiah likes to make a fort at bedtime!!!  Looks pretty cozy!

Cutie!!!

Mikayla found a quiet place to play!

Josiah and Biscuit

Josiah is finally getting over being nervous around dogs.  He had so much fun dog sitting our friend's dog, Biscuit!!!

Shopping Time!

Faith has a new favorite store.  Yes, it is based solely on the size of the shopping cart!  Cutest shopper ever!

Little Follower

Mikayla is following in her sister's footsteps!  Time to start locking up big sis's makeup!

Swim Time!

Joshua and Timothy had fun taking swimming classes this fall.  Their teacher was great!  Super encouraging!  My kind of person.

Babies!!!

Mikayla loves her baby dolls!

Caught in the Act!!!

I can't decide if they are trying to be friends or eat each other!

Oliver

Everyone seems to love our new kitty.

 

He doesn't lack for attention.

He seems to fit right in.

He's a lot of fun!

Together Time!

It was so fun having most of the family together for Grandpa's birthday!  The Texas cousins came to visit, and the Roseburg family came up for the day!!!   My kids have been having so much fun!  Between bubbles, silly string, pool noodles, nerf guns, Coldstone Creamery, and glow-in-the-dark bubbles, we have stayed very busy!!!

 

 

 

Making soap at my friends house.

 

Timothy decided it got a little too loud and took matters into his own hands!!!

My problem solver!

 

 

 

 

 

The Kids!

It was great having everyone here for Danielle's Graduation.  Had lot's of fun!

Congratulations!!!

So proud of Danielle!  She worked really hard, especially the last couple of years, with some really tough classes!  Great job, Danielle!

Family Time!

It was so great to have all the kids home for a few days!  As a mom, there is something so special about having everyone here together.  I took them all to the beach and then to our favorite pizza place.  We had so much fun laughing, and talking, and eating pizza!!!

Nicaragua

The kids had a wonderful opportunity to minister in Nicaragua during Spring Break.  They met some amazing people and ministered to hundreds of children and were able to share their testimonies with several churches during their main services.  They also were treated to some fun sightseeing outings.  We praise God for a great trip and safety for all!!!

Time With Cousins

The Arizona cousins (otherwise known as Ella and Lily) came to visit for Spring Break.  All the kids spent an amazing amount of time in this great climbing tree.

The kids like feeding the fish, too.

One Amazing Racetrack

We had so much fun at the Lego exhibit recently.  The youth director from our church and his twin brother made this amazing race track.  We donated some mini figures to create a little picnic area.  The work that goes into these exhibits is incredible!

Happy Birthday!!!

We enjoyed a long weekend at the coast!  Had fun celebrating Brian's birthday.  I won't mention how old he turned, but I can tell you it ends in zero and starts with a five!!!

 

 

 

 

We all had such a good time!  We had a lot of time to play, explore, and relax!!!  The beach is definitely one of our favorite places to vacation!!!

Wanna Go For A Ride?

How many grandkids can you fit in a lightning?  Had trouble getting everyone in this time!

Surprise!!!

Wow!!!  We had just started school back up last Monday from our Christmas Break, and all of a sudden Matthew is coming through the doorway from the stairs, and right behind him came Hannah and Thommy!  It was a fantastic surprise.  Apparently, they have been planning it for a while.  It was so great to have them for a whole week!  We actually crammed a lot into the 7 days they were here.

Cooked Dinner Together
Played Wii
Lazer Tag
Had a Nerf War
Went to Big Al's
Mid Week Church Service
Movie Night( Apple Dumpling Gang )
Family Pictures
Pizza Night
Visit the Grandparents
Night Time Lazer Tag
A Krispy Kreme Run
Went to the Nike Employee Store
Played at the Park
Shopping
Went on a Walk
Drove to Seattle
Went to the Orginal Starbucks Store
Went to the New Starbucks Roastery
Walked Around Pike Place Market
Had Pizza Cabboose Pizza
Guy's Trip to Cabela's
Hung Out as a Family
Didn't  Take Enough Pictures