Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Tulips






Last weekend, Gavin and I went to go see the Tulip festival. It was a gorgeous day out and we had so much fun. When you drive to go see them you can see fields of color in the distance. It was absolutely beautiful. (Pictures don't do it justice!) Gavin's favorite color is red, so he loved the red tulips. There are a few advantages to living in the Northwest... :)

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

There is always a reason...

Many of you know that we experienced some snow last Saturday. Seeing it is APRIL, the snowstorms were totally unexpected...

Well on Tuesday, I went to my MOPS group and a lady came to speak to us about grace. She began to tell us a story about how her step-son had been in and out of drug rehab facilities 3-4 different times. He had just checked himself into another rehab last week. His dad came to visit him and his son began to tell him why he thought none of the other rehab facilities had been able to help him. He said the first step to the twelve steps of recovery was to believe in a higher power and he didn't. He knew since he just checked into a new place, and they were going to come at him with the "higher power" thing. He said to God, "If you are real, if you exist make it hail on my birthday. No, that's too easy. Make it snow on my birthday."

Well, his birthday was Saturday.

God is so amazing! I was complaining about the snow, but there is a reason for everything. :) You never know how a trial or a difficult time can influence someone else. Remember to praise God in every situation because he knows best!

Our Vegas Trip

Man we look good! :)

I have the most gorgeous sisters! I miss you guys!

I still can't believe Kellie is 21...I'm officially getting old.

Entertaining ourselves while waiting for our cheese fries...

Our Vegas trip started out great! The weather was awesome and we enjoyed some shopping and just being together. Then it all went downhill...Mom got sick, then Brandon, Kellie, me then Gavin. We definitely need to "re-do" the trip! Even though we were all sick, I loved being back with my family. I miss you all terribly and can't wait until we all live close together again.

Best Friends Forever!




The kids having fun at the Seattle Children's Museum.


Good byes are never fun! :(

Brandon took the kids for a walk to escape the sicky house.

Some quality time with Grammy...So cute!

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

So frustrating...

So I was actually going to post some pictures...and the website is not working! Boo! :( Check back later...Sorry!

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Watch out!

It's always exciting in the life of Gavin...

Tonight he decided to put his entire hand on the stove top while I was cooking... Poor little thing got a second degree burn, but is hanging in there. He has been a real trooper and hopefully will never do that again!!!


P.S. Check back in a few days and I will post some new pics of Gavin and Scooch on our trip to Vegas... Don't have time now...have to check on Gav. :(