Bryce, Joell, Ellie, Hudson, and Tayten. Wednesday, December 15, 2010. We got ourselves a lovely Thanksgiving gift, a baby boy. Mom and baby are starting to figure things out again in a crazy house of 5, 3 kids 2 adults, we are out numbered. Hope you all are doing well. We have been busy but want to wish you all a very merry Christmas a and a Happy New year! Wednesday, November 10, 2010.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011. First Day of School 2011. The summer is officially over and the new school year is upon us. I really was done with the little to no routine. We needed to have a schedule and I was out of ideas to keep everyone busy everyday. But, it is always bitter sweet because not only are they gone from me, but it means they are getting older.

This new parody video is about the smells. This one has a surprise ending that you may find pretty unbelievable - our 8 year old sure thought it was.

Thursday, January 27, 2011. Little Paityn with a Big Girl Hair-do! Seriously. look at my baby looking all big! While doing the girls hair this morning I thought, maybe Paityn. Has enough hair to try little pony tails.

Saturday, January 19, 2013. Wow, where to start? Between waiting to hear on some jobs Mark had applied to and some bad-timing for our landlord to decide to move back into the house, we were able to spend a long vacation in Utah with family. We had a great time playing in the snow, playing with cousins, and well. Decorating cookies and pine cones while visiting Santa up at the cabin.

Friday, July 24, 2015. Trip to San Francisco, the Airport and the First Few Days. After weeks of training courses, a home study, a criminal background check, a child abuse clearance, multiple references, trouble with visas, and delayed flights it was time to go road tripping to pick up our friend! Liesel and I dragged my mom with us for moral and navigational support. Just for fun, we stopped at the Donner Party State Park. So, of course we had to get Miss O. her own blanket! I rubbed her back and told h.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010. Swallow Test and Eating Update. Blake had a follow up swallow test last week and the results were both good and bad. The good news is that he is doing excellent on liquids from honey-thick through purees to pudding-thick. The bad news is that he can no longer have thin liquids, including his absolute FAVORITE - Water. How sad! We tried thickening it this week but it was a no go. Somehow water looses its appeal when it is the consistency of slime - haha! It sounds quite discus .