At the Lake

Here are some photos of our visit to the lake. I noticed that we unfortunately did not take one single picture of C. He spent the entire time swimming and only came to shore once for our picnic lunch. I know we all enjoyed the day and look forward to returning to the lake soon!
July 2009

Hubby and Firecracker heading out into the water to paly. Sister and brother are in the photo as well.


It was a race to see could get covered in sand and run the the water first!



Firecracker playing in the sand

The one and only sassy photo of mom. Just proof that hubby should not be in charge of the camera!

July 4th

We had a wonderful 4th of July. The children spent the day playing in the little pool in the back yard and enjoying the abundant sunshine. We had dinner with our friends at the neighbor’s house. C was in charge of the camera for the potluck and we only ended up with two pictures. I think he was busy eating and forgot what his job was! After dinner we headed off too the soccer field to enjoy the fireworks with Chief and the misses and grandbabies. This time I was the one who forgot to take the pictures! Our other children spent the weekend at the river boating and BBQing.

Captain turns 11!

June 27th
C is celebrating his 11th birthday. I am always amazed just how fast time flies each time we have a birthday in our family. It truly seems like yesterday that C was born at home into our loving arms!

Morning of C’s birthday and he is proudly wearing the celebration hat!

We had a piñata at his party and what a blast it was to see every child take a whack at it. We did not have a stick, so we improvised with a Star Wars life saber.

A red Ipod Nano! This kids is spoiled!This is a combination gift for being a straight “A” student, helping out around the house with out complaining, doing volunteer work in the community and just being an all around great son. The inscription on his ipod states how proud we are of him!

For the love of MONEY!

Mother's Day 2009

Sweetpea, Sunshine, Pumpkin and Chief. I love you guys more then I can ever express in words!

My not so little-little ones!


Firecracker

Bookworm and I

Chief's dsughter-little miss

Chief's boy-buddy

Chief and misses


First batch of kids all grown!

Pumpkin holding her niece and brother

June and Casper

Mrs Karen and I

Blog Updates!

I am posting new pictures! Our life has been so crazy that I simple have not taken the time to blog about all the adventures. I will try to do better at keeping this blog up-dated, however; I make no guarantees! Love you all!

Dance Recital photos!

June 13th


Getting ready for the big show!




Baby Girl was so emotional after receiving her flowers!






Baby Girl is SOOO happy to be home and wearing here comfy jammas!

Bookworm's 10th Birthday!

May 26th

                                                           Bookworms Birthday Party!

Our Lady of Fatima

Today marks the 91st anniversary of the first appearance of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, who appeared 6 times to 3 shepherd children; Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta; between May 13 and October 13, 1917.




May 13
Our Lady of Fatima
Pray for US...
Hear our prayers, our
hurts, our frustrations
and give all
to Jesus Christ
Your Son.

A Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima:

O Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of the most Holy Rosary, you were pleased to appear to the children of Fatima and reveal a glorious message. We implore you, inspire in our hearts a fervent love for the recitation of the Rosary. By meditating on the mysteries of redemption contained therein may we obtain the graces and the virtues that we ask, through the merits of Jesus Christ Our Lord and Redeemer. Amen

Bloomsday 2009

We went too the Bloomsday race this year that is held annually in Spokane. It is one of the biggest races in WA and it was the talk in the newspapers across county. This was our first year and I have personally been dreaming of running in this event for many years. What an incredible experience it was for our family and well worth any pain we endured after walking at least eight miles by the end of the day. I only wish we had a photos of our family all holding hands as we crossed the finished line together! I am so proud of my little ones for hanging in there to the end! The Bloomsday race will become a new family tradition that will be celebrated for years to come!
Morning of Race. Baby Girl at 6:30 A.M




Grandma K, Grandpa P, Hubby, Bookworm, Baby Girl, C, Leonardo and Firecracker
Clothes are removed by the racers before the run and donated to charity





This is just a taste of the entertainment that is along the raceway. C is in Star wars heaven!