Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Father's Day - Bitter Sweet

"Bitter Sweet"

Father's Day was only days after Kim's Mastectomy. It was decided that it would be a casual and low-key gathering, And that it was. We all enjoyed cold salads and watched golf. Brachs turned on her healing powers and laid on the couch with Aunty Kim. When I asked Ryan to discribe father's day for him this year he said "it was bitter sweet". It was hard to accept and see the fight ahead for his sister, yet sweet to spend such a nice relaxing day with the family.


Brach's giving her love and healing powers to Kim.

Aunt Jaime, the twins with Stu and Ryan in the background.


Gompy Rod with his three blue eyed grandson's


Gompy Stu enjoying the twins

Want a kiss?


It's Back to School!

Ty started Third Grade and KayLeigh is now in Second Grade, can you believe it? I can't! They are growing so quickly.

Friday, June 6, 2008

Spirit Week at School - Crazy Hair Day


The kids were so excited about Spirit week they couldn't sleep. Monday was Memorial Day (no school) Tuesday was Pajama day, Wednesday was Backwards day, Thursday was Hawaiian Shirt Day, and Friday was Crazy Hair Day.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Memorial Weekend Camping Trip



Over Memorial Day Weekend we went to Sand Lake on the Oregon Coast.
Needless to say the kids had plenty of sand to play with and so did the big boys. While Ryan and Chris were off riding the kids built sandcastles and had lots of fun play "hyena" in the bushes. (you'd have to ask them how it is played because I didn't get it but they were having a blast and using there very vivid imaginations.



At night it was in the mid 40's and I was worried that the twins would get too cold, plus I was getting cold getting in and out of my sleeping bag to tend to them, so midway through the first night they joined Ryan and I in our sleepbags. With each of us having a baby to cuddle we were plenty warm, almost too warm. You can't see it in this photo but Rhys is tucked into daddy's arms and Jack has one eye on me saying "where do you think you're going".



There was no where to put the babies down and play, so they got held a lot. They didn't complain because they love being held. Here is Ryan being SuperDad.

The kids loved going for Rides, and now Ty wants his own bike. Oh boy what did we start?



Rhys and I chilling. Even during the day it was chilly, in the low 60's. So the bathing suits never got pulled out.

While the guys were out riding Amy and I got to chat. It was very nice getting to know her more. Kay and Allie really enjoyed playing together.

I think the big kids like breaking things just so they get to fix them.


We were fortunate to be able to borrow Rod's (Ryan's Dad) Land Cruiser for this trip. It towed our trailer nicely and we got to ride in comfort and style. Ryan's truck tows great, but doesn't hold the whole family, and my van holds the family but doesn't tow. So thank you Rod for making it possible for us to go on this outing.


Tuesday, May 13, 2008

KayLeigh's School performance 4-25

School performances are always so much fun. KayLeigh did great.
Here is a little video for you to enjoy.