okay, if i were to give a thorough 'journaling' of all that has gone on since the last post of substance...it would take like two pages and therefore would probably never happen!
at the beginning of april, we went up to utah. we were able to visit my brother- seth, his wife- joyelle, and their son- little seth. we also got to stay with troy's uncle matt and aunt laura the entire time we were there. were were also able to make it to the sunday afternoon session of general conference! it was a great little vacation for us!
the seths!! i love, love, love this picture! :)
awww! i had to take advantage of the purdy flowers, and the girls are always up for a photo shoot. :) too bad i couldn't get samantha in there too.
we have this large lot....but it is a lot of dirt. we have lived in this house for six years this coming september and we have been working towards landscaping. here is our back yard. it looks small with some small piles of rock...but this is misleading. those piles equal 100 tons of rock! we purchased it last year, but there was a lot to do before we could get it put up.
how far does 100 tons of rock go?? it was just enough to rock the banks in our backyard. i don't know the square footage, but they are between 6 and 7 feet high. here is the completed picture.(completed banks anyway) unfortunately there is SOOOOOO much more to go...then there is the front yard.
noemi and lance both graduated kindergarten this year! unfortunately i don't have any pictures of noemi graduation too, because her teacher opted not to do one...just a private celebration in their classroom for just the kids. (no families invited) but it actually worked out really well because lance and noemi attend different schools and i was wondering how i was going to juggle 2 graduations. phew! that coulda been sticky!
and thus ends my photo update!
so, what i am going to do is picture update with captions. if i had the camera with me, it gets mentioned. :)
at the beginning of april, we went up to utah. we were able to visit my brother- seth, his wife- joyelle, and their son- little seth. we also got to stay with troy's uncle matt and aunt laura the entire time we were there. were were also able to make it to the sunday afternoon session of general conference! it was a great little vacation for us!this is samantha and little seth....cute cousins!!
the seths!! i love, love, love this picture! :)
awww! i had to take advantage of the purdy flowers, and the girls are always up for a photo shoot. :) too bad i couldn't get samantha in there too.
they really do love each other...it's not just for the camera!
on april 19th, our little sammymantha turned 1! doesn't time fly?!
on april 19th, our little sammymantha turned 1! doesn't time fly?!
mmmm! the first birthday cake! thank you walmart for your reduced price strawberry parfait cake...really saved us some time after running around all day!
yummy!! the very messy aftermath of that delicious cake!
we have this large lot....but it is a lot of dirt. we have lived in this house for six years this coming september and we have been working towards landscaping. here is our back yard. it looks small with some small piles of rock...but this is misleading. those piles equal 100 tons of rock! we purchased it last year, but there was a lot to do before we could get it put up.
how far does 100 tons of rock go?? it was just enough to rock the banks in our backyard. i don't know the square footage, but they are between 6 and 7 feet high. here is the completed picture.(completed banks anyway) unfortunately there is SOOOOOO much more to go...then there is the front yard. yeah, a larger lot is nice...until you have to landscape and maintain it! eesh!
this is the famous lance that you have all been curious about! he has been with us since march 1st. he got to celebrate his 7th birthday with us on june 2nd. he got to spend some time with his 10 yr old brother earlier that afternoon too. here he is with a couple of his presents...a john deere set and a red fuzzy blanket.
this is the famous lance that you have all been curious about! he has been with us since march 1st. he got to celebrate his 7th birthday with us on june 2nd. he got to spend some time with his 10 yr old brother earlier that afternoon too. here he is with a couple of his presents...a john deere set and a red fuzzy blanket.
a blanket in june??! that's what he wanted. he loves snuggling in blankets. :)
the birthday boy and his cake. it's no strawberry parfait cake...but we sure enjoyed it just the same!
heehee here is our sumo looking child! she had her first ponytail...not much there, but i consider it a milestone. she has had the slowest growing hair out of all the girls and i have been dying to be able to put her hair up. it is still a LOT of effort so i don't attempt it very often...but at least i know i can!
heehee here is our sumo looking child! she had her first ponytail...not much there, but i consider it a milestone. she has had the slowest growing hair out of all the girls and i have been dying to be able to put her hair up. it is still a LOT of effort so i don't attempt it very often...but at least i know i can!
noemi and lance both graduated kindergarten this year! unfortunately i don't have any pictures of noemi graduation too, because her teacher opted not to do one...just a private celebration in their classroom for just the kids. (no families invited) but it actually worked out really well because lance and noemi attend different schools and i was wondering how i was going to juggle 2 graduations. phew! that coulda been sticky!
and thus ends my photo update!
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Samantha looks like a total mini-Troy. She's so squishy and cuddly looking!
I had no idea your backyard was so massive...I remember it completely different. And I can't believe you're doing that THAT much rock! I will not complain about my yard ever again.
Lance looks like a happy kid. Think he likes it there with you guys?
I'm glad you're back. Don't fall behind again!
It's about time! Want to pass that great rock deal my way. Why don't you come help me with my yard? Samantha does look like a sumo baby...he..he. Has she started walking yet?
It's about time! Want to pass that great rock deal my way. Why don't you come help me with my yard? Samantha does look like a sumo baby...he..he. Has she started walking yet?
Samantha is soo cute! I just want to hug her! The girls are getting soo big! :) Your new little man to the family loos so happy! & like he feels at home! You little girl is a kindergarden grad! Your getting old lady :)
Missed you!
I miss you!! Glad to see you back and doing well. Your girls are so adorable, and yes, growing fast!! Lance is a cute kid too, he looks really happy!! Good for you guys!
Yeah! You are back! Sorry it took me so long to post too!!
Oh I am so glad you posted. It is great seeing all your kiddos and how grown up everyone is getting. I would love to just hug and squeeze your little sumo sam!
Wow, an update! I guess that means I can't use you as an excuse any more. I love the pictures (I downloaded the ones of your Utah trip - btw, it was awesome having you guys)!
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