4 years

Four years ago, on October 1st 2006 I married my best friend and the father of my children (child at the time). I love my family and am so grateful for my husband's love and our beautiful kids. I love you Devin, Turner and Harley. Forever.

More Birthday and making things!

I went to see an old friend from school this last week and she helped me with some basic sewing review, considering that I haven't tried to sew with a machine in probably 15 years. It was a lot of fun, I made a little bag. Now if I could just find Grandma Ada's old machine, I could keep practicing.

Then on September 25th we celebrated our friend Miles' 4th birthday! Papa's Pizza in Beaverton was a lot of fun, the boys loved it! They always love seeing Miles which is nice since I always love seeing Penny. We have been friends since we were 5 and now our kids are friends, I'm such a sap!

Kindergarten Open House

Turner had his first real open house night on September 21st! He was so proud to show us his classroom. It seems like he is doing really well meeting all new kids and listening to his teacher. Despite the very early start, I think he really enjoys school. Plus he has a very cute little girl that sits next to him and apparently talks his ear off all day!



Harley had a pretty good time following his brother around and checking out the classroom too. He sat and read some books with a few other younger sibling. He can't wait to go to school!

Birthday Party

So happy to have been invited to celebrate Gavin Caddell's first birthday! Chris and Malia (and Malia's parents) are so sweet to think of us and it was fun to see all the kids running around making memories. Both Turner and Harley love Jonas and Gavin. They totally love Lanny's grandkids too, Evan and Ashlyn. I love that my kids get along so well with the kids of the people I grew up with.

My kids also fell in love with Malia's nephew, Noah, whom they dubbed "Donkey" for whatever reason...he didn't seem to mind. He is a great kid so if my kids are going to look up to a "big kid" I'm perfectly happy that it is him.

Friends and thier babies

I met Caleb Phillip Bowes on September 16th. He was born September 8th and he is adorable. Dev and I are so very happy for our friends Marisa and Josh, they are wonderful, loving parents.
Then on September 20, our friend Hannah delivered her baby girl, Elizabeth Dawn Ross. I can't wait to meet Lizzie! So happy to welcome two good friends to the mommy club. There really is nothing like being a momma!

day of play

Today was a good day. We got to see our friends Genoa and Miles at the park. Then it was lunch and off to Vancouver to see The Calvert family.

Although it seems lately that no matter what our plans are, either Turner or Harley (or both) are totally grumpy. I'm not going to let that stop me in my attempt to create a more positive example for them. They will just have to learn to like it! My kids may not have any first cousins yet but it is so fun to see them with Ambara's kids. We are lucky in friends and family.

Kindergarten already!

And so it begins! Turner is in Kindergarten! My little monkey is now going to real school. He was excited all summer, we talked about it, showed him where his school is, read books about how it is okay to be nervous and scared but he said it was going to be fun. Then the night before school came and at bedtime the nerves set in. I laid down with him and talked to him about it, let him ask questions and he fell right to sleep. The next morning I had to drag him out of bed and out the door that early (schools starts at 7:55am). Once he was there, though, he let me take some pictures and then leave, no tears shed. When I picked him up, he said it was fun and he wanted to go back the next morning, my baby likes school! So excited to see how he grows...

a change

I have been considering the options for creating a better way to share our pictures and updates other than social networking sites. I have quite a few friends and family that use blogs and love them so here I am. Lets just see how this goes......