Medytations

Monday, June 29, 2009

Placer County Fair

And, last weekend, we went to the Placer County Fair! I'm not sure what makes me think I can still do all this. I was pretty tired from the walking and the heat. But we made memories, so I'm glad that we went.

2009-06-26 Fair

Trip to the Zoo

We went to Folsom Zoo a couple of weeks ago while my cousin was still with us (we still miss you, Cassie!). This is actually more of a wildlife refuge than a zoo. It's just small enough for our family to enjoy without getting too worn out.

Click on the picture below to see the rest.

2009-06-29

Our New Table

Paul (with the help and expertise of our incredible friend, John) is building a new table for our growing family.

This thing is going to be a BIG farm-style table, the kind I've always dreamed of having.

To give a little perspective, Paul is 6'4", and his head is about as far from the edge as his feet are!

I can't wait to serve dinner to our whole family at this table (it will seat 12)!

Mommy and Alana

My Sweet Alana and I love to cuddle

And apparently we sleep in exactly the same position!

My Cuties

Here are some pictures of my two youngest cuties, just because.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Many Faces of Reesa

Here is Reesa at her 5-year-old best, opening presents on her birthday camping trip. (Click on picture to see more.)

Reesa's Camping Birthday

Alana Loves Lovin'

Kisses from Mommy

Squishy hugs from brother

Cuddles from VivieAnne

and from Chimere

Monday, June 15, 2009

Reesa Chewing Gum

Reesa sure is enjoying her new 5-year-old privilege of chewing gum!

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Reesa's 5th Birthday

We had a great time celebrating Reesa's 5th birthday today. If you'd like to see the pictures, click on the one below.

2009-06-14 Reesa's Birthday

Even More Loving on Alana

Grampy loving on Alana

Cousin Marcus helping Aunt Charlotte feed Alana

Marcus holding Alana

He is really in love with his new little cousin!

Friday, June 12, 2009

The Fountains

My sisters and their kids joined us at The Fountains too! It was only about 80 degrees, but everyone had tons of fun.

Posing

The kids have been so incredible this week that I really wanted to do something special with them this afternoon. Cassie helped me take them to The Fountains. Here they are posing for the camera.

More Loving on Alana

"Aunt" Melissa loving on Alana

Sister Laughter loving on Crown Princess

"Auntie" loving on Crown Princess

Sister Rainbow loving on Crown Princess

Our Family

Here we all are at my cousin Jennifer's wedding last Saturday.
Reesa, Paul, Rayne, Alana, Cedar, Kole, and Michelle (with Tayan inside). We are in awe of God's blessings!

Our five blessings: Reesa, Rayne, Alana, Cedar, and Kole

The happy grandparents with all their grandkids!
Grandparents: Oma, Gramma, GoPa
Grandkids: Annica, Alana, Marcus, Aaron, Daniel, Ethan, Joel, Caleb, Reesa, Micah, Rayne, Cedar, Rebecca, and Kole

And my beautiful sister, Charlotte, the photographer for the previous pictures and mother of Annica, Micah, Marcus, and Caleb. (Holding our precious Alana.) Thank you for the pictures, Charlotte!

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Alana is 3 Weeks Old Today ...

... and in celebration, she gave me a present! When I was holding her during breakfast, she looked at me, made eye contact, and smiled (her eyes even crinkled up)! She giggled too! I love being her Mommy. I'm in love. :)