Family Picture, by Isaac

In primary today Isaac drew this picture of our family:  Lately I have been trying to improve the friendship between Ila and Nicole.  It’s been a slow battle.  Nicole likes to growl/yell Ila’s name and when she does, Ila instantly starts to cry.  Several times a day Nicole will yell “Ila” and then Ila [...]

More pictures from our Utah trip

Just a few more that I never got around to sharing.This is an angry Nicole trying to climb up and get some cookies from the top of the fridge:Grandpa showing Nicole some Quail:I celebrated my 33rd birthday in Utah (I can’t imagine ever being sensitive about my age, but I remember right after I turned [...]

Our first view of number 5

We’re not the type to keep a pregnancy a secret so I thought I’d post our first look at baby #5. My doctor’s office has it’s own ultrasound machine so it’s common practice to see the baby on your first appointment.  This was a special treat since I only got one ultrasound for 3 of [...]

In Utah with the Browns!

Life is funny.  Two years ago Krista and I lived in Provo and Orem, Utah.  Last year we lived in Kentucky and Tennessee.  This year we live in Texas and Washington.  Unfortunately, we’ve been moving farther and farther apart and distance makes it hard to see each other.  In fact, we didn’t know when we’d [...]

Our trip to Utah, part 2

Utah Trip, part 1

I spent most of this trip feeling the effects of morning sickness.  I suffered from nausea, headaches, and dizzy spells and it seemed like I was taking every opportunity to lay down and close my eyes.  It meant that I probably didn’t take as many pictures as I would have and I wasn’t a very [...]

Packing

I started packing for our trip to Utah today.  Nicole decided to pack herself.  She even buckled herself into her suitcase.
Also, I took Isaac in for a haircut this week. 

Independence Day!

Ward Breakfast, then snaps with the kiddosAfter dinner, we let the kids play with sparklers in the back yard.We lit off a few things in the front before the sun went down.  The little girls were a bit nervous about them.After scriptures and prayer, I put Ila to bed before taking Isaac and Charlotte to [...]