Funny K Moment

My son went to the races with his sisters and grandparents last night. This morning I was asking him how he liked it and what happened, etc. K tells me the following...
"Mom, after the races were over, the cars slowed down and went back to their natural habitats in the back of trailers."

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TIME FLIES

There is so much that has happened since the first of this year, and I did not blog about it because I was trying to surprise my daddy.  I think I was successful in that, so now I can share what has been going on publicly. 

This is the first opportunity since we have moved back to Idaho that I have had to actually get on the computer and do some blogging.  I have not pictures as of yet, because things are still being unpacked and situated. 

The biggest thing that happened was that we moved back to Idaho.

The next biggest thing is that I am going back to school.  I have had a week of class and like it so far. 

We were able to get two of our children into a charter school that we absolutely are very excited about.  And M and J are excited as well.  Hopefully, C will be soon because she is number 22, and K will have to wait until first grade.

M starts driver’s education in two weeks.  I am amazed at how the time has flown and how I somehow have a 15-year-old who is capable of driving.  On the positive side, it will be nice to have one more driver in the family because we cannot seem to get everywhere we need to sometimes. 

J will be doing girl’s camp this year.  She is not really sure about it, but I have every confidence that she will enjoy herself because one of my good friends is in charge of camp, and she is a very fun person. 

C and K are enjoying all the space we have to play outside and run around.  We are doing the summer movie program, so that is something they look forward to.

We have met up and reconnected with cousins, which did not take long at all.  I have been able to spend time with two of my sisters and hopefully I will get to see my brother and other sister very soon. 

I will blog more in detail when I get my camera connections unpacked and uploaded to the computer.

Have a great weekend!

OUR BEAUTIFUL TWEEN.

I am so excited to announce we have another young woman in our household. J. just turned 12 on her birthday. This girl is so precious to us. We get the privilege of being her parents.

Dear Gorgeous J:

You have such a calm, quiet spirit. We enjoy your personality and what is brings to our little family. We enjoy watching you develop your talent of playing the guitar. You are so gentle and caring with others. It amazes me the patience you have and you exercise in your life. We are so proud of you and your accomplishment of obtaining your Faith in God Award. You excel in so many things.

We love you our sweet daughter!

Right Now:

~She loves her dog and all pets.

~She loves hats.

~She loves skateboards.

~She loves her cellphone.

~She loves watching television.

~She loves her guitar.

~She looks forward to getting contacts.

A QUIET SUNDAY

A picture story with some words.

A family takes a walk over an old rickety bridge to…

Carefully climb down some unstable rocks on their way to…

Walk up the river to find a safe place to cross so they…

Could take a few informal family shots and…

Indulge this 15-year-old in capturing some interesting poses and…

Convince this beautiful girl that more pictures are needed with her glasses before she gets contacts and…

Let this one pose how she wanted, which makes her look so sweet then to…

Ask this one to let the mom take a picture, and he chose to imitate his sisters in posing silly but…

but finally got this one. Then quickly turned around to…

Capture this one of the dad watching his children appreciate nature and seeming to blend in to the scenery.

Then thanks to a daughter we have proof this mom was there enjoying the outdoors as well. When this was done, she set them free to…

Learn to skip rocks from their dad and…

Run carefree in the river, sandals and all and then…

Some of us carefully crossed the rocks back to the truck to return home.

THE END.

SHE GAVE US THE GIFT OF PARENTHOOD

15 years ago, this beautiful young woman gave her father and I the best job ever of being parents.

Dear Beautiful M:

We are so very blessed to have you in our lives.  Thank you for allowing us to raise you.  Each new thing you bring into our family whether it is a joy or a challenge, we are grateful for what we all come away learning from it.  You with your loving, kind, funny spirit are such a joy.  Thank you for teaching me so much.  It is great to be your mama. 

We love you so much girlie!

Right now:

~She loves to sing to her ipod.

~She draws beautifully.

~She loves to plan parties.

~She loves to cook.

~She loves to create.

~She looks forward to getting a job.

~She looks forward to driving.

MARCH HIGHLIGHTS

Some things that happened in March that are in no particular order. We are still participating in Dance, Guitar lessons, church activities, and preparing for more upcoming birthdays.

I just love them to pieces. This is just to document them for Spring 2011. J. is now taller than me.

M. is taller than me as well.

He is all boy and keeping me busy with the mud and dirt and his imagination now that the weather has turned nice out.

MY SPRING BABY

Dear Little Cee:

We are so glad you graced us with your sweet loving spirit nine years ago. Your daddy and I have not been the same since. I love your free love you give randomly and unsolicited. I love your tender little heart. You are so beautiful, and I see SO MUCH potential in you. It has been a great privilege and honor to be your mommy and watch you blossom into who you are at this very moment.

Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

Right now:
~She loves to sing.
~She loves to draw and write stories.
~She loves her baby dolls still.
~She loves to dance.
~She loves chapstick, fingernail polish, and doing her hair.
~She loves to give hugs.