These are a few of my favorite landscapes that were taken on our little trip to St George!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
I think this is so cute!
(Sorry it is sideways not sure how to fix it)
This is a night at the Atkinson's. So funny how these two make me laugh so hard. I could have peed my pants this night!
All in fun and play.
Kylee sporting her little attitude!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Adoption Disappointment
I really have no idea why I feel so compelled to write about this, but here goes.....
Steven and I have had some interesting trails in our married life, one being the opportunity to suffer with infertility issues. Which this is the reason we have chosen adoption, we love and know that we are so blessed to have the children we have in our family. We have had some amazing experiences to say the least. I made the comment to my mother at one time, that my life is based on miracles, and she strongly agreed. Glad to have her support on that one.
Each time we have had the chance to adopt our endeavors have worked out in our favor. Except for a recent situation that I have had much heartache over. It has been difficult for me to know and understand the reasoning behind it all.
If I relied on faith, I think I know what needs to happen, but I am having a hard time believing I need to drag my family through this process maybe time and time again. I wish sometimes, I could see my life 10 years from now. I just want to share the experience with you that tune into this blog. Maybe you will have some advice that I could use. Feel free to comment whatever position or opinion you have I would love it.
Recently we have been extremely happy with our little family we have been given. In feeling comfortable we have been ruffled a little. We was un aware of any information being available to birth mothers other than our blogs, that we were looking for another adoption. That being said we received an email about a month ago from a brave young women looking to place a baby boy.
I was stunned at first that we would be receiving information through email. I had Steven sit down and read it. From his reaction, I decided we needed to look into this a little more. Finding the source of the problem being our information was not ever removed from a previous site.
Wow! This is one of those simple things I thing is a miracle so within the week we had to redo alot of information we didn't have. Those being a current home study, background checks and many many forms and documents. All of that being done was another miracle.
So the next step was actually finding out if this adoption situation was a real opportunity. YES it was! Next we began to email and found ourselves becoming emotionally attached to this young girl and her unborn baby boy. We found many similarities, same occupations, names of family members, many likes and talent the same, our lifestyles when we were young, many, many, many similarities. I was more than convinced that this was for sure a third miraculous story we would embark on.
We meet her face to face and talked for quit sometime, feeling extremely connected in many ways. We felt so guided in this situation. I'm not sure what happened other than there was a different plan in mind for this little guy. After many tears and sleepless nights I still wonder, what we do with this situation. Do you move forward with hope, something really soon works out for the best? Or do you cherish what we love and adore and protect ourselves from the heartache and disappointment that will maybe happen over and over?
I hope you have some advice for us, because I think we are really in the protecting mode right now.
Steven and I have had some interesting trails in our married life, one being the opportunity to suffer with infertility issues. Which this is the reason we have chosen adoption, we love and know that we are so blessed to have the children we have in our family. We have had some amazing experiences to say the least. I made the comment to my mother at one time, that my life is based on miracles, and she strongly agreed. Glad to have her support on that one.
Each time we have had the chance to adopt our endeavors have worked out in our favor. Except for a recent situation that I have had much heartache over. It has been difficult for me to know and understand the reasoning behind it all.
If I relied on faith, I think I know what needs to happen, but I am having a hard time believing I need to drag my family through this process maybe time and time again. I wish sometimes, I could see my life 10 years from now. I just want to share the experience with you that tune into this blog. Maybe you will have some advice that I could use. Feel free to comment whatever position or opinion you have I would love it.
Recently we have been extremely happy with our little family we have been given. In feeling comfortable we have been ruffled a little. We was un aware of any information being available to birth mothers other than our blogs, that we were looking for another adoption. That being said we received an email about a month ago from a brave young women looking to place a baby boy.
I was stunned at first that we would be receiving information through email. I had Steven sit down and read it. From his reaction, I decided we needed to look into this a little more. Finding the source of the problem being our information was not ever removed from a previous site.
Wow! This is one of those simple things I thing is a miracle so within the week we had to redo alot of information we didn't have. Those being a current home study, background checks and many many forms and documents. All of that being done was another miracle.
So the next step was actually finding out if this adoption situation was a real opportunity. YES it was! Next we began to email and found ourselves becoming emotionally attached to this young girl and her unborn baby boy. We found many similarities, same occupations, names of family members, many likes and talent the same, our lifestyles when we were young, many, many, many similarities. I was more than convinced that this was for sure a third miraculous story we would embark on.
We meet her face to face and talked for quit sometime, feeling extremely connected in many ways. We felt so guided in this situation. I'm not sure what happened other than there was a different plan in mind for this little guy. After many tears and sleepless nights I still wonder, what we do with this situation. Do you move forward with hope, something really soon works out for the best? Or do you cherish what we love and adore and protect ourselves from the heartache and disappointment that will maybe happen over and over?
I hope you have some advice for us, because I think we are really in the protecting mode right now.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Christmas Morning 2010
We had a wonderful Christmas with our families. So I have decided to list my top thirty favorites for the season.
30- Hustle and bustle
29- Shopping
28- Wrapping ( yes! I still do a little wrapping)
27- Decorating (you will all notice Un decorating doesn't make it)
26- Attending the Pickle ville playhouse production
25- Helping with Kylee's Christmas party at school!
24- Laughter and joy
23- Christmas crafting
22- Making skirts and blankets
21- Family parties
20- My kids having playmates (cousins)
19- Making Reindeer food
18- Sprinkling reindeer food on the grass. ( Reminds me of snipe hunting)
17- Pj's
16- Gift exchange
15- Christmas lights
14- New toys to keep my children's attention
13-Wagon rides
12- Having my hubby home ( Yes on Christmas day even)
11- Prime rib
10- Cheese logs
9- Remembering the reason for the season
8- Christmas music
7- Unwrapping gifts
6- Spending time with family
5- Loving on my girls
4- Seeing eyes that sparkle
3- Gratitude
2- Getting to kiss Santa (hehehe don't tell!)
1- Miracle of Christmas
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Kylee and I went on a little date, to Santa's Elves. She loved it and was darling when she said "Mom those are real elves they have pointy ears and elf shoes." I loved it and she was so entertained by this production.
This was Kylees favorite elf, she played Holly in the play. I think we will be buying tickets next year! We had a great night!!!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
The kids with Santa Clause!
Kylee is finally sitting on his lap to tell him what she wants for Christmas.
We had our annual Family Christmas party this year at my house. Santa came from the North Pole to visit the kids. It was so cute to see them with him.
Kynzee was hanging on to Steven in per terror, and Kylee climbed right up on his lap. 
We loved Santa. He was awesome to come so far to pay a visit to this wild bunch. Santa even found my dads lap to sit on. So much fun. He is invited every year if he wants to come. 
This Little man got a kick out of Santa. He made a new best bud. Santa sang Rudolph the red nose reindeer with them too! They all loved it. He was perfect!!!!
Kynzee was hanging on to Steven in per terror, and Kylee climbed right up on his lap. We loved Santa. He was awesome to come so far to pay a visit to this wild bunch. Santa even found my dads lap to sit on. So much fun. He is invited every year if he wants to come. This Little man got a kick out of Santa. He made a new best bud. Santa sang Rudolph the red nose reindeer with them too! They all loved it. He was perfect!!!!Saturday, November 27, 2010
My little firefighter
We borrowed this engine from my father in law. We have a neighbor that fights fires in California so we borrowed a hat from him. Kynzee enjoyed herself and so did I. What a fun kid. I love her cute smile. She has been so fun. Love my kiddos!
Friday, November 5, 2010
It is definatly time!
I have been away for awhile. I need to get back on track, before too much time goes on. I thought it would only be natural to post our Halloween this year. I decided we would all dress up. Something that doesn't happen to often at our house. The kids enjoyed it and we had fun trick or treating with them. Steven had his costume removed before we stepped off our property. He did leave on his wig, then got wind blown and decided it was a pain to have long hair.
We began the festivities at 5pm, and was back to the house by 7pm, in the shower @ 7:30pm, dinner eaten by 8:00pm, and off to bed. Oh a PERFECT HALLOWEEN!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Labor Day Fun
Kynzee when she hasn't had much of a nap. She is still cute, but you can tell she needs some sleep because her smile is missing. She really loves her own bed at home!
Kylee blew plenty of bubbles.
Kynzee was loving the bubbles and she found it to be entertaining too! Great sitter for mom as well!
Here is Kylees newest buddy. Her name is Lilly and if Kylee had her way we would have adopted this little feline this weekend. She held her a lot!
Steven talked me into going with him on a mountain bike ride. I will just say NEVER again! It was dangerous. You would have thought he might have wanted me to die. I know deep down in his heart he still loves me. Thank goodness I lived to tell about it.
The boys took a crazy four wheeling trip. They also made it back in one piece! Boy, have I ever seen them more dirty? I don't think so! They took one lucky girl and she held her own! Go Breeana.
Washing up after four wheeling.
Kylee blew plenty of bubbles.Kynzee was loving the bubbles and she found it to be entertaining too! Great sitter for mom as well!
Here is Kylees newest buddy. Her name is Lilly and if Kylee had her way we would have adopted this little feline this weekend. She held her a lot!
Steven talked me into going with him on a mountain bike ride. I will just say NEVER again! It was dangerous. You would have thought he might have wanted me to die. I know deep down in his heart he still loves me. Thank goodness I lived to tell about it.
The boys took a crazy four wheeling trip. They also made it back in one piece! Boy, have I ever seen them more dirty? I don't think so! They took one lucky girl and she held her own! Go Breeana.
Washing up after four wheeling.Kylee couldn't decide which one was funnier! Riding the wheeler, or playing with Lilly.
The boys were so great with my girls! They would ask them if they wanted to go for a ride. Saundra and Paul you have great kids! Love them to pieces.
Finally a little ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ's ! Steven was faking but is that not a precious picture?
The boys were so great with my girls! They would ask them if they wanted to go for a ride. Saundra and Paul you have great kids! Love them to pieces.
Finally a little ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ's ! Steven was faking but is that not a precious picture?
Many great memories made this summer! We have enjoyed our new trailer a lot. We are so lucky to have people that want to camp with us. We really enjoy the company and time we get to spend with family and friends.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Family Pictures 2010
We were in desperate need of family photos! My wonderful new neighbor came along to assist us in getting a few family shots together!
This pose you have all seen before but I have to say it is oh so beautiful!
My awesome hubby has lost 65 pounds this summer and he is still going strong. Good work you look great honey!
Steven took this picture I have to say good job babe. 
Kylee, I love you and your little nose.
Lovin the wheat fields too!
My cute little bug! You light me up sweetheart.
This pose you have all seen before but I have to say it is oh so beautiful!
My awesome hubby has lost 65 pounds this summer and he is still going strong. Good work you look great honey!
Steven took this picture I have to say good job babe. 
Kylee, I love you and your little nose.Lovin the wheat fields too!
My cute little bug! You light me up sweetheart.
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