Saturday, October 8, 2011. Our summer has been more then fun this year. We all are so very happy for Ellie, proud too, as this is a time she will never forget in her life. We will never forget it either. Tuesday, August 16, 2011.

Saturday, June 25, 2011. Grandma and Grandpa Come to Visit! Grandma and Grandpa came to visit over Memorial Day weekend, and BOY were they welcomed. The anticipated hour FINALLY came and the kids we bouncing off the walls waiting for them to drive in from the Portland airport! They made Grandma read to them. This was pretty much night one of their visit! It was so fun to have them come out and see our new home! Justin had to go all the way. We took them to the Carousel in Salem right by the.

Having fun in the sun. A fabulous 80 degree day. They had so much fun playing with the water. So much in fact that Reilly decided to sit in the table. Love, love, LOVE the warmer weather. Winter has been pretty harsh for us. This is one of my BESTEST friends. and TOMORROW is her birthday! I met Shani about 9 years ago. in Laramie, Wyoming! I soon learn.

As a step-mom and mother I want to share my experiences in hope that I will touch someone, maybe help someone else. My desire is to keep it real, but on the light side as much as possible. Relive the fun, and at times the instances I hope to have grown from most. Monday, May 25, 2015. School is out and we are on to new adventures! This summer is going to be more home bound than past summers. We have some projects to work on here at the house and that is where we are. Am I doing all that I can? When I loo.

Monday, September 21, 2009. Here you see where it begins as an empty lot with a very nice view of Slate Canyon to the east. There is also a decent view of Timpanogos to the north and Mt. The pros are smoothing it out. More of the first floor exterior walls done. Ethan and the very excited children.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011. I thought having 5 kids was enough. Meet the latest addition to our family, Charly. Maddie turned 4 last week. She is such a spunky and wild little girl. Her preschool teachers always talk about how she keeps them laughing and on their toes. She always has something to say and it usually makes us laugh. Tuesday, August 2, 2011. These two little guys are 8 days apart .

Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Andrew even tried his hand at speaking Chinese. I think Ryan said he was saying hello. Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Bradley has been taking Karate since October 2011. We went to his awards ceremony to watch him receive his yellow belt. Way to go Bradley! You can tell which one is Bradley because he is the only one wearing white. Tough guy in fighting stance. Melissa and her pink sparkly Barbie bike. Thursday, June 9, 2011.