A beautiful fall day....

Christian has been gone for several days. I have been trying to fill my days now that Caleb is down to one nap that is around lunch time and so that leaves the rest of my day. He used to take two and so it broke up my day much later and Tyler took a "rest" in the afternoon too. The weather has been a bit chilly, but today is was just sixty degrees. The boys enjoyed playing in the leaves from the beautiful tree that is in our front yard.
Christian is supposed to run a marathon on Sunday despite his bum knee. We'll see...

Mr. C

I can rarely get this little guy to look into the lens and take a pic...it's been into his face too often....I loved this shot and wanted to share...here's also a shot of us on a very sunny day....bad for photos at the beach.

Halloween

Here are a few pics....we were the plug and socket. Yes, original. Tyler was a pirate...I think like every other four year old boy in America and Caleb was a monkey. We spent the night with our buddies from Lincoln. We trick or treated and then went home. A few days earlier, we had a party in Lincoln also. The boys loved dressing up! We could even wash off Tyler's mustache until the next day!
I had a days training for work and now I am just waiting for my first students to be assigned to me. I am praying that it happens soon.
Christian is running a half marathon this weekend and so we are going to S.C. to hang out with family.

Fall.....

Here are some new pics...I have yet to get pics from Ty's party....they are a coming! We have been enjoying the beautiful weather and beautiful fall foliage around here.
For those of you that don't know....I accepted a supervising teaching postion....that is totally from the Lord and will begin in November. I will be supervising home schooled students from K-12 grades. My friend works there and got me the interview. They normally only hire those with masters. She told me 10 or more times not to feel bad if I don't get it, but it'd probably be because of the degree. The Lord knew and I was their number one choice out of 20 candidates!
I will be able to have a schedule that I can make and still really stay home. Nana has offered and my mom has offered to help. I have enlisted my brother and sister to help when needed. Thanks for all of your prayer and support. I am excited about this opportunity!
My ten year college reunion is in November...it is just so amazing how time flies by so quickly.

Josiah is home.

For those of you who know Mike and Kait.......Josiah is home and is nursing well. Kaitlin will update her blog with details. He also had his procedure for his UTI's and all were clear. Praise be to God!

Da boys

Well...life has continued to prove interesting. Christian and I got a much needed getaway for two nights for my birthday. Nana watched the kids....it was awesome!



For those of you who have heard about Josiah, he is now off of oxygen and is nursing. God is the great Healer!
Ty's birthday is on Sunday and we are having a party on Saturday.
All is well here....just wanted to send a few pics.

Here they are...

I couldn't find where I put my pics....I found them. I am applying for a .20 FTE teaching position with a district in our town. It is only one day a week. It is kindergarten! I am actually really excited about the possibility. I am asking for prayer that if it's the Lord's will that this works out. I am praying that it is, but I want it to be by His power and plan, not ours.
I have been reminded that through every storm, God is just waiting with His hand stretched out for you to grab a hold of to weather it with him. Praise be to God! For HE is truly in control and I so many times forget it.
I am so thankful for my Christian friends and family who I can continually go to for prayer, encouragement and thanksgiving.

Zoom.....

OK....so here is post number two....my first one I did wrong and so this one will be brief.
Tyler is loving preschool. Every morning he wakes up and wants to go. He likes to tell me of the injustices that ail him every day. Caleb is a second born....talking like crazy, counting a number or two, sing four letter of the alphabet.
Here are a few pics of the fun we've had lately.
I am so proud of my husband. He has been working so hard in his job and has really been working out....he is preparing for a half marathon in November!

I just did some new pics of my boys.....Caleb will NOT look at the camera...he is at the age where an action shot usually works better. Enjoy!

We just woke up, Mom....

The two boys just woke up from naps....they were in the wake up trance...Caleb enjoys doing anything that Tyler does! Exhibit A.....

Preschool here we come!

Tyler started preschool last week at Calvary Chapel. His number one buddy, Aria is in his class as well as the "other Caleb" from down the street. He tells me every day that I can drop him off! It is just so hard to believe that he is already out on his own, making his own decisions at age 3!
This is where, we as parents need to trust in the Lord to protect our children and be a witness at home.

Josiah

I had the pleasure of taking some pics of little five month old Josiah.....doesn't he look like dad?

It's been an interesting summer.....

Ahhhhh....the 4th of July with friends....fun, water, drinks...food....what could anyone ask for?
Ohhh....how fun! A zip line.....what else could make this day any better????? CRASH!
Ohh....soccer camp......Tyler had to have only sprung his wrist.....he is really gentle with it.....
OHHHHHH.....a buckle fracture! A cast!!!! For four weeks......here goes the summer......
Bass Lake vacation with Liden side...tried to keep the water out....we truly tried.....
I was photographer of our VBS with church.....took pics of every child, did a slide show and more!

Yes, I have not blogged in two months! I guess life just got too hectic and I just got too tired and let my bloggin' go.....So, there are so many holes in our summer. WE have spent a lot of time with family and friends. We just got back from a visit with my parents and to Disneyland. I am awaiting some more pictures from Poppy.
And, through all of my busyness, I do remember that God's grace is enough for me! Thank goodness that HE is in control not me!

Sweet Graeson.....

I had the privilege of taking a picture of little G. I had to put it on the blog....isn't he a cutie???

Camping.....you don't get dirty, do you???

We just spent the weekend with two of our dear family friends. They have kids the same ages...or almost as ours! We just drove about 15 minutes from our home. We spent a very busy weekend getting dirty, eating smores, taking a boat ride to a "private beach", playing in the lake, staying away from the "hot" fire, pushing dirt trucks around, tiring out the parentals and more!
We feel so blessed to have met such great friends up here. We do miss our long timers a lot! We are going camping in three weeks with my fam....we are crazy...the kids are always so beat by Saturday afternoon.
Oh well....keeps life interesting!
This weekend my parents and Christian's parents are coming up!!!!! We are very excited!
Christian has been working on the backyard...I will send pics when I can!