Well, here I am! It has been a while, but I feel like I am ready to re-enter this strange land of blogging. I have not forgotten y'all, and I hope you haven't forgotten me...
We have so much to be grateful for today!
We have a beautiful family with healthy, happy children.
We have the Gospel of Jesus Christ which gives us understanding
and hope for good things to come.
We have amazing extended family who support us in so many ways.
We have incredible friends who love us and look out for us,
(and continue to read our neglected blog).
We have an incredible dad and husband who works so hard to provide the food
(and a crazy, energetic mom to put it on the table).
I could go on and on...
Today I am happy to say that we are one day away from being home owners in La Canada Flintridge! Again, a HUGE blessing, one that we didn't see coming so soon.
I have to admit that I have had one foot in the water this whole time, ready to leave the minute Joel says he is done with Cali. Now, we are entirely and completely committed to this place.
We aren't going anywhere!
This Summer has been pretty lazy, which is exactly the way I like it. We've enjoyed a few vacations so far, and have a few more to come. The kids have been keeping busy with swimming, piano lessons, play-dates with cousins, and sleep-overs at grandparents.
Life is good...
A few pictures from Cedar City
sassy kids after a fun hike
check out these wildflowers!
one of the newest junior rangers at Cedar Break National Monument
Please, mommy, I want to swim in this lake!
Tessa on the fence
Cedar Breaks National Monument (joel takes all the pics)
A "light" entertainment night with Macbeth
Shakespeare Festival with awesome people..good times!
A few moments from Newport Beach...
baseball at the beach
baseball at the beach
sweet cousins - Elle and Clara
Tessa striking a pose for the camera
having too much fun to check the shoes...
Tess touches my cheek when she wants my attention. Love that!
Check out that hair! Pretty awesome, just don't focus on the new bangs (bummer)
not afraid to have fun!
And a few more...
Kimball is getting stronger. He is very proud of his 24 pack
Kimball is getting stronger. He is very proud of his 24 pack
don't kids look awesome in goggles?
Super cute in a tutu!
That's all folks! See you soon! Come visit in Sunny California...
