It's Been A While

Well, I finally got my pictures on to my new computer.  I had a crash and lost my hard drive.  I think that's what happened.  Anyway, Matt's friends have me up and running again, but it took me a couple of months to get my pictures downloaded, all because I was intimidated by new things and learning a new way to download.  So, here I am, ready to blog!

We had snow a couple of weeks ago.  It was so pretty, but we didn't get a lot.  Brian and I went for a walk in the snow since they had to cancel church because the roads were icy.

Then we went to Hood River to play in more snow.  It was beautiful.  We stayed in a hotel right on the river and were about to walk along the river path just  before sunset.  The sky was blue and pink.

We also drove around Mount Hood to see even more snow.

Fun at the Lake

The kids enjoyed playing in Lost Lake!  It has been several years since we had been there.  It was a great way to spend a hot summer day!

Sister Time!

We were so happy Hannah could come up for a quick visit!  The kids miss her a lot!

Fun on a Hot July Day!!!

I had fun taking pictures at Keeri and Colby's wedding reception!  We had a great time together!

The happy couple...

and some crazy cousin time...can you spot Big Josh?

Selfie Time

Faith and Mikayla wanted to take a selfie.  It is so cute to hear Mikayla say "selfie"

Happy Mother's Day !

Dear Kids,
I know it's Mother's Day, and everyone celebrates Mom.  But I want you to know, you guys make everyday seem like Mother's Day.  I feel so blessed to be your mom.  There are days when my heart overflows with joy because you are in my life.  I love being your mom, I can't imagine doing anything else that would be as fulfilling.  If God were to ask me if I wanted to change anything in my life, I would do it all the same.  I would choose you.  There have been some challenging times and there have been joyful times.  But there have been way more fun times than hard ones.  God has used the challenging times to refine me and draw me closer to Him.  The love and joy you bring into my life towers over the hard times.  So thank you, Hannah, Sarah, Matthew, Danielle, Noah, Timothy, Joshua, Josiah, Faith, and Mikayla, for being the amazing kids you are and being the reason I get to celebrate today.
I love you,
Mom

Seattle Trip

Brian and I had a fun day trip to Seattle.  We had lunch at the top of the Space Needle and went to the observation deck.

The food was good and the view was incredible.

Visiting the Kids

I am so thankful that I was able to visit Hannah, Thommy and Matthew for several days in California.  Brian surprised me with a trip while he worked on our downstairs bathroom.  It was a win-win for me!!! 

I was able to see Matt in action as a barista! 

Hannah and I ate at this great little grilled cheese restaurant in Burbank, called The Melt.  YUM!

It was nice to go to church with them on Sunday.  I always enjoy the preaching at their church.

Fun With Matthew!

It was a great time having Matt here for several days.  We crammed a lot in while he was here.

We went to the park

Made a fort

 

Went to Big Al's

Had great pizza

Had a Nerf gun fight

Played Cargo Noir

Raked leaves (Timmy had soooo much fun)

Went to Chuck E Cheese

More yummy pizza

Played the Wii

Had a movie night (more pizza)

Had a BBQ

Got doughnuts (thanks to Matt)

Had milkshakes (thanks to Matt)

Went to the Library

 

 

 

Okay, there does seem to be a pizza theme going on here!

It was a great time!!!