Jordan is Home!!!

Jordan came home from his mission yesterday and we went to the airport to see him come in. It was fun to see him and here is mission stories.

Seattle Trip

Laughing Evan

We had a fun time making Evan laugh last night, while the other kids were asleep. Enjoy my little giggler!!!

Special Day in Yakima

Well on Saturday, our best buds Russ and Emily Carlson, had a very special day. They got their little girl sealed to them and they were able to bless her the next day at church. We had a wonderful time going to such a special event. Being adopted myself it was a very special experience to see my best friends go through the same thing my parents went through with me. Mirian is such a wonderful addition to Russ and Emily, and she will be a wonderful daughter-in-law some day! (wink, wink Emily). We had a great time but had to cut our trip short. James got food poisioning the night of the sealing and I was the only one who made it to the blessing on Sunday. We headed home right after the blessing, and James is now feeling a lot better. Enjoy the pictures from Saturday, we can't wait to see you guys again, we had a great time, all puking aside!!!

Lake Fun!!

We all went up to Lake Couer'd'alene (I am pretty sure that is spelled wrong) yesterday. It was a lot of fun for James and James Micheal. I didn't go in the water cause,well, I have had three kids, enough said. Makayla enjoyed splashing with her daddy, and Evan, got furious when his feet were dunked. We went with one of James' friend from work. James Micheal is like a fish in water and totally fearless. He sure loves it. Enjoy the picutres!

Rice Cereal...not so much!

So all of my children have hated rice cereal. James Micheal and Makayla both used to gag on it. And it turns out my little Evan is no exception. He went to the doctor for his well child check up today and he is doing great. The doctor said we could start him on rice cereal now, so I went home and ventured to try. The following pictures are exactly what happened when he tried it for the first time.Hey mom, what ya got there.What is this!

Get it out of my mouth now!!!

Making Quilts

I decided to make matching quilts for the boys that will go with their bunk beds when they move in together in about two years. I am doing it so early because, well, it might take me two years to make them, so I decided I better get started. I have been having a lot of fun having my mom teach me the art of making tie quilts. It has been a lot of hard work, and I hope to be able to do it for all my kids if I can. Here is a picture of me working on some of the fabric.

Ice Cream Man!!!

Well one of the joys of living in the city, is the sound of the ice cream truck coming down the lane. James Micheal had been saving two dollars he got from his daddy for about two weeks, waiting to hear the sound of the ice cream truck. Finally, we heard it and we ran out to the street with our bare feet. He picked out a sponge bob popsicle and ate it very happily. Here is a picture of him with his prized popsicle.

Happy 4th of July

We had a great fourth of July. We all went to Rip and Leslie's for a BBQ and swim party. James Micheal and Makayla sure had a lot of fun. Evan enjoyed being held by everyone. Here are a few pics of the day.

Makayla's New Eye

Makayla finally recieved her new eye at the beginning of April. I havent been able to get a very good picture of it, since she is constantly putting her head down. Blind kids aren't very good at taking pictures. Anyways here is a couple of pics of her and a video, and of James Micheal's new hair cut. Enjoy my sweeties.

My Mother's Day

I had a great Mother's Day on Sunday. I woke up to a sweetie sleeping next to me, our newest addition, Evan:
I walked out into the living room and encountered this little cutie, James Micheal:
James made me a great breakfast, and got me some beautiful roses. We went to my mom and dad's after for a great meal and a delicious dessert of s'mores around a campfire. It was a great mothers day and very memorable. I especially like the pictures of Makayla on a tricycle. James Micheal peeing in a field and holding his bottom, because he is very worried that he might go poo while he is peeing. And Evan looking up at his loving daddy. Happy Mother's Day to all. Enjoy my great family.

Our new Rooms

Well we switched up some things in the house. Evan wasn't sleeping very well in his room since it was right below all the noise, so we decided to move his room and our room upstairs. We put the guest room downstairs and the TV room is now in the living room. We also turned the old nursery into James' computer room. Here are a couple of pictures of the new rooms. We painted our room blue and brown. And the babies room in shades of green with white and brown polka dots. We like being upstairs a lot better and so does Evan.

Smiling and Giggling Evan

Well Evan is finally giggling and smiling at us. He loves to coo and gurgle too. He is such a sweet little guy, and is fitting in quite well into our family. Enjoy this video and a few smiling pictures of him. He loves being held and being with the family. He really hates being alone, which is great for a third child. We love you so much Evy.

Easter

Well, for Easter we went to visit our best buds, Russ and Emily and their new baby girl, Mirian Anna Carlson, who they just adopted. She is the cutest thing and Emily and I have already determined she will be my future daughter-in-law. Here is a picture or two of her and her proud parents:



Mirian all ready for another baby shower
James Micheal and Makayla in their Easter best
James Micheal had so much fun dyeing easter eggs and going on an Easter Egg Hunt here are some pictures of him enjoying himself.He also loves their dog Maced. We all had a wonderful time. Thanks Russ and Emily we had a great time and can't wait to see your little princess again.