Isn't She...

So stinkin cute, and so big, where is my baby? On the 27th she will be 18 months old, wow the time really did just fly I know I always say that but it does seem to fly so fast. Sorry for my very biased post I know she is mine so of course I think she is cute but she really is just adorable (I guess I think this about all my kids, but I am glad they have someone who feels that way about them). I will post more about this sweet little thing when I get her pictures taken but for now I had to record the pictures of her first official piggies, yes if you can't tell those are two little piggies in her hair, this is always a sweet and sad day at our house when these little girls can "fit" into piggies. Love this girl, she's a keeper!

Amazing Book!

I have been reading this book and it is so good. It is by Jonny Bowden, he picks 150 foods he, along with opinions of others in his industry of health and nutrition, feel are the 150 healthiest foods and why. I think you'd be suprised at some of his answers. It is so cool to go through and read all of the benefits of each food. Most of the foods he chooses are raw and whole it is amazing the benefits we can get by eating plants "natural". He also has a cook book, one on the 150 healthiest things to eat during pregnancy, one on natural remedies and one on aging. He is a great author, let me know if you read any of his books.

Dance

Kambree and Kayelee are doing dance and they love it!!! Kapri can't wait till it's her turn.

This was...

One of those sweet moments, I'll cherish forever.

These kids are growing up way to fast!!

Sometimes...

I wish that I could just write anything I wanted. So many thoughts go through my head each day as I think about and ponder different things, sometimes I just wish I could write or say anything I felt. I am sure we all feel like that sometimes. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could all read something and not pass judgement because we really don't understand... I want to be better at this. I have learned we have no idea what each person we see is going through. Each has their own story to tell and we can not begin to even understand why their hair is done that way or why their clothes look the way they do, why they drive the vehicle they do and why they bring crazy children to the store with them, the list could go on. Honestly who are we to judge we can not even begin to understand their story so the next time we begin to pass judgement on someone think about the possible story behind the person, I think it just might change your perspective.

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Crazy Normal

I just can't wait... for crazy normal. I have to admit my life is always crazy but right now it is insane crazy, survival mode is maybe a better word for it. It makes tasks like dishes, laundry, cleaning, etc. seem so easy (not that they are) but they cause so much less stress than worring about really sick kids and what to do next and how to take care of my family while I deal with the pressure of how to best help them. I am just excited for doing the normal Mom stuff:) I guess my perspective has changed a bit makes me grateful for all the little things and days that I can just PLAY with my family.

Back!

I'm back...

Ok so these two post are my attempt at getting caught up since I haven't blogged much lately, lots of pictures are not in order (you can tell I haven't blogged for a while) and the post below is the last half of the summer and this post is the first half of the summer, I know I messed up you'll have to hang in there as I get back used to this.
I am sorry it has taken me so long to blog it takes me a long time to get anything done lately with Kayelee being in and out of the hospital.
So this is my best attempt to get caught back up.

Kyle played baseball early on in the summer, He did a great job and loved playing.



Happy Birthday Joe!! 32 he's getting up there:) We took the whole family (minus Lizzie, thanks Jenna for watching her) to Roaring Springs (a local water park) for his birthday and we had so much fun!


The final stages of an allergic reaction


She found a spot in Kyle's bed


Swimming in the back yard

Backyard BBQ

Kambree's 7th birthday... Kayelee was in the hospital so Kambree and Kapri came and had asleepover it was so much fun.

Some wheat grass that I grew... it is so fun to grow and it is so easy plus it is super healthy for you.

Random dress up day just for fun

The rental house on Othello burning down. I just happened to be in Washington so when Joe told me I went over and took pictures.

My 10 year High School reunion... Joe couldn't go because Kayelee was not very stable so he stayed home with her. I had a great time seeing everyone!! I do have to say I enjoyed my High School experience very much good memories and great people. It was fun getting back together.

Happy Father's Day-- We have the best Daddy!

Summer

Ok so I totally did this post wrong (you can tell I've been away from the blogging world for way to long) the above post is the first part of the summer and this post is the last part of the summer until now.

Me and my girls, all of us hanging out in the hospital It was a wonderful day seeing my family.

In the hospital with Kayelee just a little over a week ago

The first day of school



We took a quick trip to Utah since most of our summer plans got changed because of Kayelee being in the hospital so here are a bunch of pictures from that trip.

The little brother Kyle doesn't have... Max and Kyle playing DS together


The Dinosaur Museum at Thanksgiving point

All the cousins who went

My Birthday I really am 29 my how the time flies

Joe and I in Park City, we spent my birthday there Carol watched our kids. We had a blast it was so fun and a much needed get-a-way.

Daryl and McCall, Dan and Kanessa, and Amanda came up and did the alpine slide and coaster with us it was so fun!!!

I bought the material to make these skirts right before Kayelee went into the hospital the first time in April and I finally got them made this summer I was worried at first but in the end I think they turned out alright.

We made homemade ice cream in a bag

Swimming lessons:

Kayelee got her pheresis line out towards the end of July so we were able to catch the very last session of swimming lessons. The kids had so much fun!

No she didn't do swimming lessons but she did end up in the pool once

Kyle

Kambree- This girl is amazing, she has taken level 1 for three years and finally passed she can jump off the diving board and swim all the way to the edge by herself. I was so excited for her. One of her favorite things to do is swim.

Kayelee- she got to swim this year YEA! she passed level one too.

Kapri

We were supposed to go on a cruise this summer with all of Joe's brothers but Kayelee ended up in the hospital so we couldn't go so all his brothers came up a few weeks later and went camping with us, it was so nice of them and we had a blast!

Singing Barbie songs in the trunk of the van

cowboy love

There is a snake on the end of that stick and if your lucky you can go swimming in that green pond right behind ya.

Lizzie and Hunter

An act of Love... My Friend from highs school Amy sent these to my kids after she had heard about Kayelee being in the hospital. My kids love them! Thanks Amy that was such a sweet fun treat in the middle of our craziness.

This was just a day in the back yard swimming look at their faces and just the captured moment of play... I wish that childhood enjoyment could last forever.

Amongst all the craziness of the summer with Kayelee's health issues we have still found time to make some great memories. I cherish my children!!! Life is hard but it is GOOD!