7 years....

This is the time I look for ways to stay busy... but at night it always hits me. The pain still hasn't eased.

December 13, 2003. Can hardly wait to hold you again. Love you!

Brinley's First Dance Recital!

First of all we went to the wrong school so we almost missed it and I'm sorry but I would still be beating myself up, and sobbing, had that happened. But luckily we made it and I was shocked I was a "nervous mother"! SUPER NERVOUS! But she was so darling! If my computer ever decides to let me upload the 4 minute video I will definatly share it!

This is the "beyonce" in her. What a shot!

Doughnut Day! YUM!

Family Bingo!

And Doughnuts!! A tradition anticipated all year long!! I think I got a picture of everyone licking all their fingers at one point. D-lish!

Haiti is a go!

Here's my cute Dad, my hubby and a few others HAPPILY finishing what he set out to finish! My Dad helped raise just barely enough money to finish the Orphanage in Haiti and FURNISH it! These sweet little kids will soon have soft cozy beds to sleep in, much needed nurishment from those who donated food and so much more! Over 30 TONS......30 TONS of furnishings were shipped in two large freight containers last Saturday night headed for Haiti. And sadly there is still much more that couldn't fit. (which hopefully more funds donated will contribute to another pricey shipping container) The containers should be arriving mid-January when my Dad and any strong volunteers will unload and set-up and COMPLETE the Foyer de Sion! This Christmas Season if there is room for giving, please consider donating to this wonderful charity. (Link at the top of my blog)

Brinley is 3!

Of course their were tears... 3 yr olds are good at this! Then there was lots and lots and lots of smiles!

Happy Birthday Brinley!!!

Random Pictures...

crazy boys...

nice boys....

Love this girl in plaid!

She has to take her "babies" everywhere she goes.

EVERYWHERE! And why she always has to have he bedding on the ground beats me!

This wig was worth EVERY penny!

Seriously... Darling!

My bounty hunter...

Family Night up the Canyon

If only dogs could talk.... "please help me get my fat butt up".

Belle is finally a water dog and LOVED fetching in the river. So fun to watch her swim in the deep parts!

This was the face after belle shook off right in front of her. Love it! (see below)

Random Pictures

Hello Pippy Longstocking!

Backyard campout!

Dancing Class

Holy crap! Highlight of my week... of course I just get her all dressed up and then drop her off cause if I stay...she doesn't focus. But isn't she cute?! Shopping for dance clothes, tap shoes and ballet shoes were so much fun!

Btw...of the girls in her 3 year old's class, she is taller than two of them.... and she's still 2!

First day of 1st Grade

Yes I know it was a month ago....but here it is....and it's darling!

Home Sweet Home

This is our home we waited so long for! I'm so glad to be in but an important piece to feeling totally "home" will not be here for another month. See you in a month my honey!

Also, if you notice to the right, I've finally added a picture of my son Bridger. It's been a long time coming and I wish it was here much sooner. In the past 6 1/2 years without him, I have shared his poem with many others who have grieved the loss of a child and hope it brought them comfort as it did to us. So his link is a tribute to his life...and for that blessed day we will be together again.

Visit from Dad

Boy do we love going up in the mountains!


Brigham has never had so much fun playing soccer than he did with his Dad that day.

Love us a cold dark movie theater on a hot summer day! Despicable Me is a favorite of ours!