Monday, July 8, 2013

Don't Be Too Shocked!

Well, I guess it's been a year and a half since I posted last (I'll just leave it at that instead of trying to make excuses) and a whole lot has happened since then.  We bought a house (about 10 min. outside of Flagstaff) in January of this year, and started homeschooling our kids (after at least a year of thinking about it) shortly after moving in.  It's been a good change.  The past 6 months have brought a lot of growth and learning for all of us.  Being together all the time (especially in a smaller home) can be trying at times but it definitely brings us closer.  I am so thankful for my kids and that they are so quick to forgive my faults and shortcomings, and for Wade who has been so supportive and patient.  There is no better man than him!  I sure do love these amazing individuals and I feel very blessed that they are my family.
Enjoy all of the pictures below and I will be sure not to wait 18 months to post my next entry. :-)

 Abby's Baptism - April 2012





Beautiful Grand Canyon!

Pics of new house.





Our first garden! :-)  So rewarding!!  Gardening is my new passion!  My dream is to have a big kitchen garden one day.  There's just something about the color green don't you think?



My little model. :-)

Justin and Matthew enjoying some yummy cookies!



Family Field Trip to the Wupatki Ruins - Winter 2013






Classic Liam!

Family Field Trip to the Museum of Northern Arizona - Spring 2013


Abby took this picture of Liam and our dog Cookie.
The kids LOVE this dog!


6 comments:

Nana J said...

Amy, so good to hear from you and see pictures of your beautiful family. You are a very talented decorator - your home is so cute, and your yard is beautiful! You are a great mother to those 4 darlings. We hope to see you sometime soon.

Jeff and Kira said...

LOVED seeing an update on you and your cute family! You are such an awesome mom! I'm so impressed that you're homeschooling! Way to go!

Jeff and Kira said...

P.S. We have twins now too! A boy and a girl born less than a week ago!

GlemserFamily said...

AIM!!!! Thanks for posting pics! Abby looked so beautiful in her baptism dress. I LOVE your house! You have a talent for decorating. I'm super jealous of your garden!! I want to garden, but I've killed everything I've tried to grow. I can't WAIT to see you guys in a few weeks!!!!!! Love you!

Katy said...

Amy, I looooove your new house!! Like Amy said, you have a serious knack for decorating. I'm jealous! Your backyard too..your GARDEN...aaaahh, I'm so very happy for you guys! We'll have to come up there sometime soon to visit!

And p.s. I'm so proud of you for homeschooling. You are amazing and will do great with it. :) Love you!

Jess said...

How is it possible that Abby is old enough to be baptized. Wasn't it just yesterday that we flew down for your wedding? Wow.