B, C, J, T & W

Sunday, March 11, 2012

game face

You gotta get serious about putting on your headband.

Look at those muscles.

Such concentration.

Almost there...

Success!

And, repeat!

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Whenever I return from a trip to the farm to visit my family it takes me a while to adjust back to my life in California (even though its a very good one!) I just miss them all so much. This trip was special because everybody was home. I found myself wanting to freeze time. Next time I go, we will be saying goodbye to another favorite brother. Oh, why does life have to keep moving so fast? Its a good thing I'm not in charge, I suppose. I would still be 13-years old, driving the watering truck around the feed lot with my little sister, jumping on cows and carving our initials in the old white shed. But then, I'd still want to be the momma of my two boys and the wife of my husband and I'd still want to look forward to all the adventures and changes life would bring. I guess I just can't win. So for now, I'll just look at these pictures and be thankful that I have this family that I love and so many happy memories to look back upon.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Reading Books with Mom

Friday, February 17, 2012

the aquarium

I forgot about these cute pictures from a fun trip we took to the Aquarium last month-ish with our friends Heather and Ella. No matter how many times we go to the Aquarium of the Pacific, we have a fabulous time. There is so much to see and do for the little ones. It was especially fun this time watching the kids have fun being together.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

home again

There is something special about watching a missionary come home. Don't you agree? I remember when my older brother Dan came home from his mission like it was yesterday. We had never welcomed a missionary home before. We were so excited, standing there in the terminal. I remember lots of smiles, laughter and anticipation. Finally the passengers began to disembark and suddenly those smiles faded into big, watery tears. I looked around at my brothers and sisters. We were all crying. We hadn't expected this. It was a spontaneous and sweet reaction to the fulfillment of a long-anticipated moment. This moment with sibling No. 7 was no different. We've been praying for Doug's success as a missionary and for a safe return these past two years. Each week brought another letter and more incredible growth. Though we will miss having a missionary out and the special spirit that brings, we are thrilled that he is home again. Congratulations on a job WELL DONE, Dougie! You are so loved.