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!