Weekend Project!!!!

So my wonderful mother-in-law took James Micheal for a three day weekend. Since, he was gone, and our other two don't move too much. We decided to take on a project. We finally painted our whole upstairs. And we love it. It matches really well now, and will go great with our new sectional we will be getting in a couple weeks. Here are some pictures.

Family Pictures!!

My mom came up today and took family pictures in Manito Park. It was chilly, but fun. My mom got some great pictures, and they will be gracing my walls soon. I can't believe how much our family has grown in 5 years, it is crazy and wonderful at the same time. Enjoy a few of my favorites.

What we have been up to!

James has been studying...a lot. He should be done by spring with SCC and move on to Eastern. Here is a pic of what he has been doing lately...
Don't ya just love his sexy pose.

I have been canning,canning, canning. I canned 59 jars of peaches and pears, and 15 jars of apple pie filling. I am tired, I don't want to can again for a long time. Probably till next fall. We had some leftover apples, so apple pie was made.

Evan has been u0p to eating. He is starting to finally like solids. He likes applesauce and carrots the best so far. Here is a picture of him in his high chair getting ready for dinner.


Evan is also learning to sit up and crawl. Here are some pictures of his attempts. He isn't very happy when he has to work, he's kind of lazy, kind of really lazy. So, his faces aren't always good. But, they make me laugh.



Makayla has been doing so awesome lately. She is talking all the time, going to school all by herself on the bus, and crawling around everywhere. Her two loves are eating, thus the high chair picture, and playing the piano and listening to music. She is such a joy to have around and makes us all laugh.



And last but not least, James Micheal, has been, well... James Micheal. He is a great big brother. Makayla and James just giggle to each other about nothing, like they have a secret only they know. He loves holding his little brother, and Evan just lights up whenever he is around. He learned how to ride a tricycle finally, and always has a story to tell you. He is so sweet and silly.

So, that is what has been going on in our family. We are finally taking a family picture tomorrow. We haven't had one since Evan has been born. So I am excited about that.Post more soon

Guess Who Likes Carrots?

EVAN DOES!!! Isn't he so cute, I just had to take a picture of my littlest sweetie. I sure do love him to pieces. And he is finally starting to eat real food and not me, which is great.

James Micheal's 4th Birthday!!!

Our little boy is officially four years old. He had a great birthday party with his cousin Liam, who is nine days younger. His favorite presents were Lincoln Logs, Lego Star Wars (the game), and a whoopie cushion. We started his birthday on Friday, and went to the fair. It was so much fun, we have made it a tradition to go around his birthday and he just eats it up. He got to hold a bunny and a chicken. He got to pet goats, and sheep. He got his favorite ice cream and got to pick one ride to go on. He choose the little kid roller coaster, he was so excited.
The next day was his actual birthday. He wanted an Elmo Cake, so he got one. It only took me about an hour and a half to decorate this one, and James was just smiling from ear to ear. We had the birthday party and my brother's home, it was lots of fun and they both got their own pinata. It was a Star Wars/Elmo Party. They had a blast, busting up the pinatas' and grabbing candy like wild men. They both had big smiles when we sang happy birthday. It was a great day.



I am sad my little boy is growing up, but I am happy too. He is such a wonderful big brother, and always has a sweet smile on his face. He is so much like his father, quiet but loving. I love seeing the kind of person he is turning into. We love you James Micheal, Happy 4th Birthday!

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!