what a beautiful mess

Yes we are still blogging. Kind of. I forget about it and get busy and never update. I dont even know if anyone still checks this out but Im going to update anyways. Life is going great for us. We have been in our house for about a month now. We have finally painted. i was adament that we painted a different color than what we had in pocatello, but the more I look at it, I realize that its the same color just lighter. Oh well. I love it anyway. The girls love their new school. they have awesome teachers and are making some really great friends. Stephen is doing great at what he does. Hmm. that sounds weird but its true. Anything he loves, that is what he does. Nw he is a golfer. He wants to go to Golf Galaxy for his birhtday party. I have not told him yet that it is just a golf store. I hate to dash his dreams! Joshua follows Stephen around everywhere. Everything Stephen does, joshy does also. We tell stephen that he has to be a good example for Joshua and i really dont think josh...

Here is the front view... way cute! and here is the back view. She looks way to grown up now. She looks like she is 8 years old! She is such a sweet girl. She's always willing to help out with her brothers and sister. She is such a blessing in our family! We love you, Emily!

The kids were all excited to see Santa this year. Well, besides Josh! At least Trevor is smiling, right? And, yes, Trevor did construct stephens house. That is why it is still standing! I helped with Annas and realized that I have no gingerbread house talent. Doesn't Joshua look like that kid from A Christmas story? Life happens even when I dont update my blog! We had a great holiday season. Thanksgiving was wonderful in St. George. It was so good to see family! Christmas was great here in Boise. The kids had a fun day with their new "stuff" but I think their favorite was getting pajamas. Kind of weird, right? We, of course, missed all our family and friends and hope that you all had a great Holiday! We are now in the process of buying a house now that our lease is up. Our closing date is on Feb. 5th. The house is in Meridian which means our kids will have to switch schools but they want to so thats good. We are all excited, Trevor more so than I. I just remember a...

My good friend Katherine took our pictures for us last weekend. She did such an amazing job!!!! You are the best Katherine! Thank you so much! We love you! Thank you Mike and Abby for keeping us company while they were taken! This is the first time we have had pictures taken as a family in a professional setting. Although she doesn't do it for a living, I think that we all agree that she definitely could!

"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul, that makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds." the notebook

till our 9 year anniversary!!!! It has gone by fast. I have added a playlist finally with songs that remind us of us! (lol!) Enjoy!

This is Joshuas best friend, Abby. She comes to our house a couple days a week and we all just love her! She is so cute! Stephen and I went to DI last week and he found this skateboard. Imagine his surprise when I told him he could get it! On the way home he told me "I have been wanting one for years and years, Mom." His uncle PJ will be so proud! I loved this picture of the boys eyes. Stephens are such a nice blue and Joshuas are so dark. Aren't they handsome boys?? It was morning time, thats why we are still undressed and in pajamas! This was just taken this evening before bedtime. We were having fun with the camera. I bring it out and everyone wants their picture taken. My girls are so sweet and fun!