Sunday, September 6, 2009. So I know it has been an eternity since I posted anything. I make no promises this time. It always is for us. Bailey finished pre school, Bradford 1st grade and Natalia 4th grade. Even Isaac had a half year of pre school. Right after school ended, Natalia went to Texas for 2 weeks! Not to mention, camp itself was extremely successful! Speaking .

A Boy, A Girl, 2 cute boys, a princess and the family dog. Thursday, October 10, 2013. This is a LONG overdue post! But, I have good intentions, I want to get back to blogging, I have so many things that we want to remember. I decided that now was a good time. So, a little story. On October 11, 2013, we will celebrate Adoption Day, one year that we have officially been a family. I wanted to document some of what has happened to bring us to this point. Thursday, March 1, 2012. Hawaii Day One and Two.

We may not have it all TOGETHER, but TOGHETHER we have it all. Monday, July 18, 2011. Well, as I mentioned in my post before, we went to Spokane at the end of June for Matthew to do a bone marrow transplant. He was feeling pretty crummy, but he still went out an did things with us all week. Here is Daddy and Parker on our shuttle in the airport parking lot. Me and Parker on the airplane.

A little glimpse into our simple life. Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Turns out she is very farsighted. It was so cute seeing her wear them the first time. She cupped my face with her hands and gave me a big smile and a kiss. My prayer this summer has been,. God, give me joy in these times with my little ones.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009. We got a new puppy. I know I am crazy but we got a dog! I swear it is like having a newborn. The house that we live in has a doggie door and he has learned how to go in and out. He is half pug and half chihuha. Wednesday, May 6, 2009. I am really still here! Paul and Jennifer Gurule. Thursday, March 12, 2009. I am very proud .

The Lives of Spencer, Melanie, Kimberley, Katherine and Alexis Mangelson. Friday, January 21, 2011. I know, I know! Friday, March 27, 2009. The Logic of a Three Year Old. I guess I like all holidays, though. Anyway, yesterday I thought I would have some fun.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Here is Addison just being a cutie! Posted by bo and hill. Friday, December 12, 2008. Our Addison is 1 and we love her so much. She loved her birthday and her birthday cake. She was pretty petite about how she ate it, but she got quite a good portion of it gone. Posted by bo and hill. Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Posted by bo and hill.

Justin, Debbi, Trevor, Danny, and Preston. Tuesday, August 11, 2009. The boys were seeing how they measured up to the bears at the Portland Zoo. Justin better watch out he might have some competition. Getting ready to jump the waves. The boys were soaked by the time we were done playing. Trying to get our sea legs under us. Danny smelling the roses and the Portland Rose Garden.