Thanksgiving

We had so much fun at grandma and grandpa's house for the Thanksgiving weekend! I didn't get any photos, but there was lots of family and food...isn't that what the holiday is all about? We are happy to have our missionary nephew/cousin, Aaron, home from the Philippines...he was at the airport at 6pm Thanksgiving night (3 hours early).

I am thankful for our houseful of children, our home, our transportation, our food, our clothes and the love of others who are taking care of our family that grew by 2s.

Too many goings ons...

We've had a few weeks to calm down and find a daily schedule that worked for us. The kiddos have been doing great together and I enjoy watching them while they are playing. Their imaginations are amazing. This was hair do day...each of them were doing the hair in front of the other, including the bear!

Who doesn't love a good soak in the tub?

Aunt Julie has been busy sewing Christmas clothes for the kids...Thank you so much for their beautiful clothing!

Some of the biggest news is that last Tuesday, JJ's birthday, November 17th, Paige and Drake joined our family. We don't know a lot about them as of yet...we have found them to be very affectionate and they are very ticklish. Drake has some food allergies that we don't know at this time...he is on an elimination diet and rice and corn are all that he can eat right now.

Here are all 6 kiddos:

JJ had a great time at the Children's museum with family and friends for his birthday! Thank you to all who came and played with us!

Interesting story about JJ's party day...He woke up because he threw up in his bed....we went to Costco to get his cake and he threw up there....poor kid, he was so sick the day we had his party!

It's birthday time around here!

Josie turned 4 September 17th and Mikey is now 3 years old. Thank you to grandma and grandpa Freeman for hosting Mikey's party! It was a lot of fun to see our family that was close by! Josie is still waiting for her big present! She is getting a daddy and daughter date to the movie theater...we are looking for a movie that she would like to see. Mikey received lots of noisy toys and some much needed clothing. I hope to get my computer and my printer on the same page soon...can't seem to find the disk I need to get the printer up and running so I can post the photos...not much else is going on. JJ will be having a big blow out of a party in November when he turns 3...hope to see a lot of you there!

We are still alive...

As you can see, we have been busy this summer and I haven't blogged for ever! Here are some favorite photos of Yellowstone, the family reunion, and our new foster kiddos...Mikey and Cameron. We are travelling to Yakima every Friday for Cameron's doctor appointments until he has the surgery for his cleft lip. We are also playing really hard outside everyday and time is flying by...where did the summer go? I personally am not looking forward to my favorite time of year, autumn. I don't want summer to be over yet, we are having too much fun!

Photos of trip to WY

JJ's cousin Lily is sharing a drink with him. We were able to spend some time with Jared and his girls. (all 5 of them)Uncle Jared in his Sheriff's uniform with Kayley, Hannah, Emma, Lily, Josie and JJ.

This is at Mesa Falls.

Here we are at Independance Rock in WY...We started to meet family for the reunion here before we began at Martin's Cove...More photos later.



Pig chores with my cousin Kelly and his family. JJ loved the piggies and won't stop talking about how much he loves them.

We're home!

We've made it home, now the fun begins as we clean out the van and clean up ourselves from all the camping.

A few quick highlights: The TREK!!! We had a great time at the Martin's Cove and the Willie Company sites in Wyoming. I have never had a connection to the pioneers that came in wagons and on foot in the 1800's before, now I really appreciate who they are and what they did for the church's beginnings in SLC. I am also so happy to know the stories of Jason's ancestors that were a part of the Willie Co. It is exciting to have that rich heritage for my children to grow up with.

We had a great time visiting with family...Jared and Rachel and the girls in Idaho, Uncle Leif and Aunt Dianne with their family in WY and all 170+ that attended the Freeman Family Reunion. I feel like I am finally getting to know some of Jason's extended family. I hope to get some pictures developed tomorrow so I can post more.

Jason is 40 today!

Happy Birthday to Jason...he has been working all day (6am-7:30pm) and the kiddos have been waiting all day for him to come home to show him the birthday cake they made for him. They chose and made a marbled cake with chocolate icing. JJ has continued to sing Happy Birthday as he ate the icing off of his cake. Josie loved it and ate 2 pieces.

Jason, we love you and we are very grateful for all you do for us. You have many traits and talents that I hope the kids pick up on as they grow and learn. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

My arm moves too much when I use my phone to take photos...sorry it is so blurry!