I'm back!

I've always had the desire to be a blogger. I guess I always fear, if I start it- I'll never finish it. It seems that life just creeps its way in, and the moment I have some peace and quiet to unload some thoughts- it's 10 pm and I'm exhausted. So after almost 2 years of no postings, I'm giving it another try. Although my life is probably more hectic than it was two years ago- I guess I'll have more to blog about, right? ;) After all, it's only 9:20 and I have some peace and quiet. That should give me some hope!

About us: Baby Boyd #2 was born in January, Lincoln Joseph. Gavin was such a good baby, I thought for sure I was in for it with the next one. But once again, God's grace is far more amazing that I could ever imagine and Lincoln is an absolute angel. He eats, plays and sleeps. (With very minimal crying in between) He started sleeping through the night at 2 1/2 months, without me trying to "train" him at all! WOW! Gavin loves his brother more than anything, and I already can see an amazing bond between them. Gavin is 5, and ready to start kindergarten in the fall. I can't believe how quickly life is passing by. Since Lincoln has arrived, I have really been able to enjoy the day to day moments.

Joe is beginning a new adventure, working for Tony Robbins as a Coaching Consultant. He is so excited to help people change their lives for the better, and I'm thrilled he has a job he will (hopefully!) enjoy. We both feel peace about this change and excited to what the future has for him.

Yesterday Gavin was helping me make meatballs for dinner. He was a little apprehensive of mixing raw meat with his bare hands, but needless to say- he was a great helper. After we ate, he said "Mommy, thank you for making dinner!" Me: "You are very welcome Gavin" Pause. Gavin: "Aren't you forgetting something....??" Me: "Thank you for helping me!" Gavin just smiled.

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... :)

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!

So frustrating...

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

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. :(