Springtime and We Emerge from Hibernation!
I apologize for not posting for so long! I am in much need of an update, I reckon! I guess I just got too comfortable with Facebook land.Chili had his first birthday on the 4th. It was the same day...
View ArticleJameson's 5th BIrthday
We had a blast at this party! I had lots of fun putting it together too! Although, it does wear you out a bit, punching out all those little paper punch-outs! I displayed the stand-up ones all...
View ArticleSo...it began in Idaho!
This trip will make an absolutely EN-GORGO-NORMOUS post if I post it all in one. So I'm going to divide it up. We traveled Thursday to Boise, ID, and spent Friday. Traveled Saturday to Forest Grove,...
View ArticleForest Grove, OR and Playing with Cousins!
We got to Forest Grove safe and sound on late Saturday afternoon. It was so exciting to see the cousins together. Four boys and one little girl. She is such a CUTIE! I just wanted to hold her...
View ArticleMultnomah Falls, Oregon and on into Idaho
Before leaving Oregon, we stopped to see Multnomah Falls with Grandpa Steve. I wish I got more pictures of my boys at the falls, but we were tired and looking forward to a long drive that day so I...
View ArticleHogan Reunion 2012, Twin Creeks Campground
We went driving down the river and stopped here for lunch. Of course, Jimmy didn't even eat. He was in the river before anyone even saw him, really. I'm surprised I got a picture of him. Actually,...
View ArticleFirst Day of Kindergarten!
Jameson's first day of Kindergarten is today! I can't believe how grown up my oldest boy is! This morning, he got up and put his school clothes on right away, even before breakfast. He was so...
View ArticleDate Night
Last weekend Jimmy and I got tickets to a Jazz game so the kids spent the evening having fun with grandma staring at witches at Gardner Village while we went downtown for dinner and the game. It was...
View ArticleFirst Snow 2012
This morning we had our first snow on the ground and immediately Zachy went looking for his snow boots and coats. So we spent a little time out in the snow. Zachy said "There's snow and so it will...
View ArticleCatching Up for 2013 - Birthdays and Holidays
I've been a major slacker. I think it's just been too easy for me to put pictures on Facebook or elsewhere lately.I know.I'm sorry. I've succumbed to the Facebook-ean lifestyle once loathed by...
View ArticleThe Things I Do When I'm Desperate
Writing names in glue and beansIndoor bubble blowing (mixture of dish soap, food coloring, and water in a pan + straws) FYI, pictured is a friend and my son, not my two sons.The latest commodity? Sumo...
View ArticleChili's Second Birthday
Chili turned 2 the first weekend of this month! He has grown too fast. He likes to stack my spices on top of each other. That's what he was doing while I was making his birthday cake.Speaking of his...
View ArticleJameson says thanks for the gifts
He built his star wars Lego guys and has played his funkeys a couple times. Loves his new shoes! And loves his zombie shirt. He's played chutes and ladders and slept under his angry birds blanket. And...
View ArticleMy Little Dancer
Zachy's class danced to the toon "Heffalumps and Woozles" from Winnie the Pooh. It was adorable. :)Jameson gave him a rose for dancing so well and he was so proud. I didn't realize how much he cared...
View ArticleEnd of the Summer
The summer was crazy busy for us I guess and so I didn't post family updates during those months. We had something big planned every couple of weeks. A trip to California and Sea World in June, a...
View ArticleThoughts on Homeschool
My oldest son is in first grade this year. He is doing well but I miss him when he's not here.I thought it would be nice having him go because it would be less burdensome having only two at home while...
View ArticleZachy's birthday
Zachy is 5! And I'm not a good picture taker when I'm in the midst of throwing a huge bash. :( I used to take great pictures before my camera got covered in glitter. But that's another story. I...
View ArticleParenting Is Hard. Harder Than Expected.
I haven't updated this family blog in far too long!!! FAR too long.I have only updated birthdays from last year. Sad.Well, by means of birthday updates this year Chili had a Winnie the Pooh party in my...
View ArticleAnother Boy in the House
I've just got outnumbered even more. Plus one.Boys: 4, Girls: 1Pretty soon my girly things might be driven into the dirt by pounding tennis shoes and wrestling bodies.Wait...what girly things? What are...
View ArticlePirate Party!
The rainbow jello cake took a couple days because I had to do one layer at a time but it turned out gorgeous! Well, prettier when it was sliced and so you can see all the colors. It was great! I...
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