Where Has The Time Gone?

I had the privilege of spending some time with my very talented Sister in Law, Savannah Withers.

I produced these beautiful children.....She photographed them.

We make a good team!

 Isaac, my Firstborn.  I used to call him my Little Lamb.

Now he is taller and stronger than me.

I still think I am more stubborn, which makes me The Boss.

Andrew Beary, he's so very....Handsome.

If this kid could, he would quit school to be a full time

Ninja, Capoeirista, and Parkour Master.

Luke Samuel the Mighty, Strong and Bright and True.

This kid is full of Curious Gusto.

Luckily, I take meds.

Aleah Rose.

Multiple outfits a day. 

Sweetheart. 

Second in Command.

These children are proof that I have done some good in my life.

I am crazy about them!

April 30th Snow

California - Spring Break 2011

Because I promised....

my dear friend, Warren White, several times, that I would update my blog.  This post is for you.  I had written a beautiful post while staying at your home, but as you know it did not like me using your wireless to post on my server.  So, I will try my darndest to remember what lovely words I had to say to you and Katherine.

My family had a wonderful time staying at your home.  And yes, Warren, I have proof that we were there.

 I remember a vomiting little girl adorning your walls and floor with her meals.  I learned how to use the little green monster to clean your carpets.  I also remember being reminded that no other child had done such a thing in your home, and that my disciplinary skills needed some improving.

I am sure that you could take a short walk out your back door to your hot tub and see bubbles in the water from the laundry detergent used in my boys swimsuits.

You walked about 1,000 miles in San Francisco, and did so like a champ.  Your foot probably needed ice for two straight weeks after such torture.

You were kind enough to be a mechanic on my van, and Katherine put up with watching cartoons and having her kitchen chair cushions thrown on the ground.

I am very surprised that nothing major was damaged during our stay.  No windows, or bones, and we did not have to bury any of your pets due to a rambunctious 4 year old.

I think I may have figured out why the two of you scheduled a trip so soon after we left.  You needed to get away too.

I learned a lot about the two of you while we were there.  That your routines benefit everyone in the house.  That you two work well together.  That you love and serve one another, and others.  That you take the time to enjoy the beauty that surrounds you.  That you enjoy life.

I am so very thankful that I not only met you and Katherine while living in Livermore, but that we really connected.  That you were willing to reach out to me, and be my friend.  Thank you so much for staying in touch with me.  For breathing a little bit of my California life back in to me.  Because sometimes it feels like it was so long ago, long enough that maybe it did not happen after all.  The only proof I have is  in the friendships.  Friends that are like family.  I love you guys!

New Family Photos

The Past Few Months

Are you ready for a plethora of pictures?  Here it goes......

Luke, Aleah and Cash at The Living Planet Aquarium.

A trip to the pond by Dave's work to feed the duckies loaves and loaves of bread.

Aleah being stubborn.  She rarely lets me feed her.  She wants to do it all by herself.  

Many times she ends up looking like this.  Result = Lots of Bathing!

Isaac Owen.  I still am amazed he wore this in public!  Platform shoes, make-up, 

spandex pants, glitter and all.  My favorite part is his 'Rock On' sign.  

Notice he is really doing 'I Love You'.  

He is really not much of a Rocker.

This is NOT Andrew.  This is Crocodile Dundee with a huge stash of candy.  

I told him that you can eat it, but it tastes like #*%@!

My Handsome Pumpkin.  Two neighbors happened to make the mistake of calling him a Cute Pumpkin.  They had to apologize before he would allow their treats into his basket.

The sad duckling.  She wore her costume for a total of 5 minutes, maximum.

David and Aleah time.

Dave was lucky enough to spend a week in Portugal and came home with some lovely photographs.  I would have loved to see the awesome architecture, but alas, I was at home keeping the house from being burned to the ground.  Literally.  Luke threw his shirt up on the entry chandelier and we ended up with a home full of smoke.

We, especially me, were so excited to have Dave back home!

Trampoline Playtime

This has got to be the most hilarious picture I have of Aleah.  

Poor girl is still mostly bald on top, and her hair is super fine.  She loves the trampoline.  Especially when her brothers are on there doing dangerous tricks.  She likes to run to the opposite side faster than I can.  She scares me to death and she giggles the whole time!