Happy Birthday, Andy Man!

Here is Andy, just having blown out his candles. He is moving so he is a little blurry.This is the awesome cake my friend Jodie made for him:I think this is Andy's version of making a wish! This is our little guy on his first birthday, 14 years ago! I can't believe how time has flown! We love having...

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You would be surprised!

So, we were at the park last night for family night. We played soccer for a little bit and then I went to swing with the little girls. We were all in a row next to each other, pumping away. I was happy to be there, in the moment, with my Ellie and Bekah. Let's face it, I was happy that my backside...

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She's not heavy...

We took a big family hike up to Delicate Arch the day after the 4th of July. And I mean big... it was Vaughn's family reunion so there were lots of us. It was also hot. Did I mention it was July? We all plodded our way up there, but we didn't have a lot of water and everyone was pretty tired. Ellie...

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Broadway in the bedroom...

So, I walked into my room the other night to give the girls a bath, and this is what I found...looks like a Barbie broadway revue! I asked Bekah what the Barbie's were doing, and she said they were doing ballet. I think it's more likely they are doing a number from Camp Rock or High School Musical!...

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First Day

Here is Ellie at her brand new desk!Here is Ellie and Daddy (and Bekah) walking to school last Monday. She is getting to be so big! Second grade is a big de...

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What happens while you are trying to do the dishes

Yes, those are my two youngest daughters, Ellie (6) and Rebekah (4) strapping on their bike helmets, putting on winter coats for extra padding, and then sliding down the stairs on Ellie's old science fair display board. You can't say they aren't creative! I wonder if they are going to survive to...

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