Reunion

Everyone was so excited to go to the airport to pick up Mike and Gina. It was a rare occasion that all 4 children were buckled in the car ready to go (with a few minutes to spare). We're all so happy... but what's this?... the car won't start? GET OUT!!! ARE YOU SERIOUS? Long story short, I borrowed a car, some of us finally picked up the weary travelers, charged the battery in the car, and had us a happy fashion show.






It's been so nice to have my 'right arm' and my 'better half' back!

Last day of school

"What time is it? SUMMER TIME!"
we started the school year with photos, so it's only right to end it with more pics.

Grateful 4's

First off, I am grateful that Mike and Gina are just on the other side of the world, and not on the other side of the veil. I'm grateful for modern technology and the blessing to skype with them. I'm grateful and excited for them to have such incredible opportunities together. (sorry, no current pics of the two)

I am so grateful for Eliza... she is such a good girl, and wants to do what is right! I'm grateful for her sweet voice, and to hear her sing. (she sings all the time, it's so wonderful) I'm grateful she is so generous with her talents... art, dancing, reciting poetry, singing, LAUGHING, and joking/teasing. I'm grateful that she ALWAYS compliments my cooking and tells me I'm the best cook ever! (she always says that when she wants something to eat just before dinner). I'm grateful she is so protective of her sisters and younger brothers. She is a great example!

I'm grateful for ISAAC. Right now he is the MAN of the HOUSE, and he is doing a great job of it! (even if he doesn't know what that means) I'm grateful for his kind, gentle personality, and his SMILE that lights up my day. I'm grateful that he has discovered a new LOVE... LEGO STARWARS. I'm grateful he still considers Eliza as his "best friend".

I'm grateful for Charlie... that he LOVES airplanes, motorcycles, and helicopters. He is the ENTERTAINER of the family a real comedian! I'm grateful for his little crooked smile, and his CONSTANT companionship. I'm grateful that he likes to use the potty and that he has given up his "bob" (bottle). I'm sooo grateful that he tells me "mom, I tired" and doesn't fight me (too much) when I put him down for a nap. (he happened to be napping when I snapped pictures for this posting. so, peaceful)


I'm grateful for my sweet boo boo baby Olivia. She is so much fun! Last week, she crawled into the kitchen after me. (that is nothing new or too exciting) when I finally turned around to see her, she was pushing a chair from the table like a walker to get to me. WAAAAAGGGGGHH! I'm grateful my 8 month old baby is NOT walking by herself.... YET.