Easy to Find Beauty

Mt. Hood Multnomah Falls

Feb. 2008- There sure is alot of beauty here the mountains, the trees,the river, the coast, etc. It's so stunning everywhere! I guess that's why we need rain. Bring on the rain.

Long Loving Locks of Love

Feb. 2008- Hannah has always loved having long hair and when I brought up the crazy idea of cutting her hair for "Locks Of Love" she thought about it for a few days, then she was really excited about it. So when the time came we braided her hair and I went in for the cut. I didn't realize how thick her hair was and how dull my scissors were and when you work with that combo and try to cut a straight line it doesn't quite work. So lets just say one side was cut 11 inches and the other side was 14 inched. Even though it felt like I was cutting each hair individually it worked well and I was really proud of her.

From The Hotel Room to The School Room

Jan. 2008-We were still living in the hotel room when Josh and Hannah started school. They were welcomed in there classes and both met good friends quickly. Avery later started preschool and loved it.

Moving Day Part 2

Late Dec. 2007-After staying with Ben's parents for 2 weeks Ben, Hannah, and, Josh took the long drive from So.Cal-Oregon. It took a few days but they had a great time they saw lots of snow and visited some good friends. They got to Oregon a few days before the new year so they saw lots of lights that were still up. Avery, Zach, and I flew out a few days later on the the first of January. We stayed in a Hotel room for a week or so. It was a tough week, tough tough week. It was a week of cold weather, lots of rain, sick throwing up children and a hotel room door that wouldn't lock, and not to mention waiting for the escrow to close. But when the escrow closed the clouds cleared and the sun shined through. We finally got into our home and we loved it. The house was so nice the neighborhood was pretty and the neighbors were so welcoming. We ended up having a great move and the kids absolutely love it.

Christmas 2007

Dec. 2007- Christmas was spent in San Diego this year while we were in limbo. It was really fun because Auntie Becky and her kids were there too, (so there were 7 kids, 8yrs. and under staying at grandma Joan and Papaw's house. Thanks), which made it a real memorable one. We also had a little party in which we saw lots of good friends .

Moving day part 1

Mid Dec. 2007- I despise moving but luckily we had movers which made it sooo much easier. We were out of a home for two weeks, which we spent at both grandparents house (thanks guys). I had only been in Portland once and we didn't have a house yet so things were very stressful. It's hard to say good bye.

The start of crazy

Early Dec. 2007- WOW, this month started with a bang. This whole month was the busiest of my life (so far). But it was wonderful at the same time. First of all, We finally adopted Zach. This is the second adoption we went through and it was just as wonderful. Standing in front of the Judge and raising your hand and promising to take this child in to our family was so touching. I was very surprised at the strong spirit that iwas there, it was just as strong as any place. They really try to make it a very special time. We then went to the San Diego Temple and were all sealed as a family. It was a wonderful windy day.

Just to top off the first part of the month Hannah was baptised! She was just 3yrs. old yesterday right? It was just so touching to see her take that important step. I'm very proud of her.

A Little break

Early Nov. 2007- In the middle of all the craziness my sweet husband was kind enough to plan for my mother-in-law Joan and I to have a little trip to Hawaii. We stayed for a week and we had a great time. We've always gone to Maui with all the kids, so even though i missed then, it was great to go to Honolulu. Thanks for putting up with me Joan.

Take a moment

Hannah at sea world, a place she loves to be.

Josh- This is why he is such an amazing salesman.

Avery has always been as sweet as a spring flower.

Zach has always loved eating all fruit from the outside in. What a cutie!

Late 2007- As I'm putting this Blog together I am reminded of how I have forgotten how fast time flies. How fast they grow. How much they mean to me. They are all so precious!

Thanksgiving and Hannah's 8th b-day

Nov.2007-Well many of you know that Hannah's birthday is close to and some times on Thanksgiving. We spent Thanksgiving at my sister's house with all the family and It was tons of fun!

Spooky Halloween 2007

Oct. 2007-We love this time of year, the cooler weather the trees changing colors and especially the spooky children that come out of ...Well what ever they come from. We love this holiday! Look at how great they look.

HE did it!

May 2007- Ben Finally graduated with his MBA! He is the most hard working loving man and we are so proud of him.

Avery's Adoption

April 2007-I'll start with the adoption of Avery we went to the court house to meet with the judge. It was so wonderful to have the social workers and some family to enjoy this with. We of course then went to Disneyland. The next day we were sealed in the San Diego Temple!

Here I am starting this blog thing thanks to my sister who came to visit and convinced me I had to. The only problem is that I'm so bad at this typing-spelling-grammar thing. I mean really, I'm much better at talking. Although I'm noticing that I write like I talk so good luck understanding it.
I'm really excited about this. Thanks Shelly!