Asleep anywhere

Justin thinks that he is getting to big for naps. If we are really busy on the weekends, he is not required to sleep. These pictures were taken one afternoon around 4 pm on a day no nap was required. It is amazing to me how kids can fall asleep anywhere or in any position.

Misc pics - 1/18/08

Once again it has taken me forever to update my blog. Here are some miscellaneous pics from the last couple of weeks. I got a new camera for Christmas and I am still trying to figure it out.

Christmas at the beach

Well our family did something different over Christmas this year. We decided to go the beach for four days. We rented a house in Lincoln Beach (between Depoe Bay and Lincoln City). It had four bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. It had an open floor plan for the living room, dining room and kitchen. Sunday it rained, Monday it sunshined and Tuesday it rained, hailed, sunshined and blew really hard. My parents were really bummed that they couldn't come because of my dads injury. Next year we might try the snow. I am kicking myself for not getting pictures of the house we stayed out. I wish I could remember to do that like Addie always does.

12/26/07 - Grandpa's accident

Well the reason I have not updated the blog lately is because my dad fell on 12/17/07 at work and broke his hip. He slipped on a wet floor and broke the ball off his hip joint. He had a partial hip replacement the same day. He got out of the hospital on 12/22/07. I got him a lift chair and my grandmother brought over two different walkers for him. He has physical therapy a couple of times a week. I just got home today after being gone for 12 days. IT IS GREAT TO BE HOME!!!!!!! This is the only picture I got of Grandpa. They expect him to return to work in about 6 weeks.

12/8/07 - Springfield Parade

We took the kids to the Springfield Parade. The locals have told me that it is the oldest and coldest parade around. The kids were all bundled up, but really enjoyed themselves. The kids in the pics from left to right are Trava, Colby, Kyle (Bubba), Kyle, Justin and Ashley. We met up with friends and Grandma June and Ashley decided to join us.

12/2/07 - Christmas card photo shoot

Well it is that time again. The Christmas season

is happening again. The kids have told me what

they want for Xmas. I have spent way to much

money. I have send out all the Xmas cards. I am

excited to get pictures back from everybody else.

I love to see how all the kids have grown, but I

would also like to see what their parents are

looking like. Here are a couple of goofy pics taken

during the shoot.

One year checkup

Well we took baby girl to the doctor for her one year checkup today. She is in the 6th percentile for height (27 1/2 in) and the 9th percentile for weight (18 lb 7 oz). I think she is going to be really short (like her daddy).

I just hope our kids get their height from somebody else in the family.

Air Museum - McMinnville

We were on our way back to my moms when we decided to stop by the air museum. We didn't get to go inside, but the boys were so excited to see the tanks, helicopters and airplanes. Kyle has just started getting into army things.

I posted four different posts this time. Check back to Thanksgiving. I wish I was better at updating like Addie and the crew. At least everybody gets to see pics of my babies.

The Man I Love

I remember when I told June (Tom's mom) that I can't believe she gave birth to Tom. She told me that she didn't know what she was doing - but what was my excuse because I married him.

The reason I love him is because there is never a dull moment with him. The boys can't wait to see what daddy will come up with next. He never has a problem laughing at himself - this is a trait I am still learning. Tom - thank you for making life interesting and enjoyable.

My baby is 1 year old.

I can't believe my baby is 1. I wanted to do a big party, but we decided to do a small one after Thanksgiving. I didn't mean to leave anybody out. She got a couple of new dresses, new chair, clothes and a couple of toys. She wasn't to interested in the paper or the toys. She loved her chair and balloon more than anything.

Thanksgiving - 2007

I have so many things I am thankful for each day. Here are a few:
1. God
2. My loving husband
3. My beautiful kids
4. My wonderful family
5. Great friends
6. Roof over my head/food in my stomach
7. Being home with my kids every day
8. Enough love to last a lifetime
9. Scrapbook Retreats (right girls!!!!!!)
10. Everybody who checks out my blog (love ya all:)

Great Friends

Here is a pic of my scrapin' girlfriends. We took this picture on our retreat in November. Love you girls!!!!!!!!!!!

Scrapbook Idea

When we went on our scrap retreat, I found this idea in a magazine. Every year the kids pick out an ornament and put it on the tree. I love this idea of putting all the ornaments of their years together in one book. I will be able to look through it to remember what the liked each year. Dawn - did you do this project? If you did you need to share pics.

The Move

I am sorry, but here a some more pics of Paige. I decided to clean out the frig and somebody tried to help me. I turned around and this is what I found.

Some new news: We have gotten word that the office in Milwaukie will open on March 1 if everything goes the way it is suppose to.

I am having a touch time deciding if I am happy or not about the move. I know I felt the same way when we moved to Roseburg and again when we moved to Springfield. Just when I am feeling comfortable - we move. I am really glad that we will be closer to family, but I am going to miss my friends in Roseburg (Dawn & Addie) and our neighbors and family here (Bill, Kelly, Jeff & Ingrid). I worry about getting Kyle settled in a new school. He is doing so great here and then we move. I know Kyle is really smart and social. He will do fine.

I am looking forward to being close to Jenn (Vancouver) and Kris (Beaverton). Maybe we could get together and scrap.

I know I have unloaded a lot, but just a word to all family and friends. I love and miss you all. You all hold a special place in my heart.

I think this is my favorite page I have done in a long time. I love the picture of the sunset in the middle. I am thankful everyday for what God has given us.