Dreaming of Paris

2011-06-17T04:04:00.004+02:00

I have to admit the hardest thing about moving has been the lack of travels >sigh

Get the Party Started

2011-06-17T00:57:00.002+02:00

Jason and Stacy took a Temple Trip and we had a little party at our house. Sierra as always was helping out, below she is entertaining the young ones. Gage and Lyndi dancing in Keanna's bedroomWe then moved everyone to the "Dancing Room"and then a dip in our "swimming pool"

That a girl!

2011-06-17T00:45:00.002+02:00

I'm working with my new lense and I certainly don't have it down, but I was sure proud how Lyndi handled herself in the below situation. I hope this is her practicing for those teenage years!

Utah Trip visiting Grandma Ruth

2011-06-16T05:29:00.002+02:00

Little Emma Andrew telling Grandma "You've been abandoned Boy" story. It's worth bugging him to hear the storyGrandma enjoying little EmmaAustin and Taylor

A visit to see Grandpa

2011-06-03T18:49:00.003+02:00

So the 2nd week in May we received a phone call that my Grandfather was in the hospital. My brother Matt and I traveled down to Salt Lake City to see him. The following is a history written by Matt, he wrote it the night after we saw my grandfather and I wanted this in my own family records.My Grandpaby MattI traveled to Salt Lake City this weekend to visit my Grandpa Verd Bettilyon who is in LDS

Born with it!

2011-05-24T20:27:00.002+02:00

The more I am around my children the more I am convinced that their personalities are something inherent that they were born with. I really do love watching them grow. Ayla is a little more sporty Keanna loves to get lost in a good book Lyndi is full of suprises and personalityI love my 3 unique and different girls

Interesting?

2011-05-19T23:16:00.001+02:00

Color or BW

2011-05-19T23:13:00.001+02:00

Which do you prefer in color?? or black and white??PS I am soo excited about my new lense, thanks honey!!!!

Sometimes it's time for nap

2011-05-19T23:03:00.002+02:00

One afternoon, when I was a little girl, I questioned my MoM as she we put me down for a nap. Mom continued to tell me that one day, I would wish that I could take a daily nap. I thought she was lying to me. Now I know that she was telling me the truth.

Easter Day

2011-05-05T02:14:00.002+02:00

A few pictures of our family on Easter morning before rushing off to church Happy Easter!!!Mom and her girls

Sisters

2011-05-03T00:02:00.003+02:00

It was a beautiful Sunny Sunday and the girls were loving every moment of the seemingly rare sunshine Lovingly...Your SisterLyndi LOVES Matty, Matty doesn't always "love" LyndiMy Stinkin Cute Girls

Dyeing Easter Eggs

2011-05-01T23:37:00.002+02:00

Methodist Annual Easter Egg hunt

2011-05-01T23:24:00.004+02:00

Abigail daintly finding a few eggsHunter happy to have found a lot of eggs Mason eager to find more eggsMom trying to steal eggs from toddlersAyla pleased to have found some eggsLeslie talking about her Easter hatsIt was a fun early morning community event

Everyday beauty

2011-04-29T05:54:00.002+02:00

I believe that if we would slow down (just a little) we would realize that there are so many beautiful things around us. Below is my beautiful friend and her adorable baby. A sleeping child always has a peaceful beauty about it, dont you think?

Busy April

2011-04-29T05:35:00.002+02:00

If I haven't returned your phone calls it's because April has been a busy month within about 1 week we recarpeted our front room and upstairs.Justin and I moved the furniture and pulled the carpet, pad and cleaned the floor boards. Below is a picture of our front room after we pulled the carpet. We also pulled off all of the sideboards and we will replace them with white sideboards. Lyndi's room

Rain, Rain, Rain

2011-04-26T21:51:00.002+02:00

There is just something about sitting on the porch snuggled up in a warm blanket and watching the rain

EO twist on the Easter Egg Hunt

2011-04-26T18:51:00.004+02:00

Uncle Jake and Aunt Wendy have a yearly Easter Egg Hunt Tradition. There's is a little different, they saddle up a bunch of horses and the children take a horse ride and look on the ground for an Easter Egg. It's a perfect Cowboy Easter Egg Hunt and the kids LOVE it! Litte Lyndispunky JaceeFunny Keannacute Aylapatienty waiting for their turn to ride on a horse and look for an egg Keanna and Lyndi

2011-04-22T22:03:00.002+02:00

A photo for my loving and supportive sister Holly A photo for my friend and sister in law RebeccaA photo for Mother Nature to remind her that it's time for spring

Just Because...they grow up WAY too fast

2011-04-22T21:52:00.001+02:00

More Birthday Fun!!

2011-04-22T20:52:00.003+02:00

Our Three beautiful girls excited to open birthday presents! Ayla opening a presentLater that evening Grandma and Grandpa came over for quesidilla's and red peppers, Ayla's menu choice and had another special birthday moment.

If you have ever doubted that Justin wasn't suppose to have 3 girls

2011-04-21T21:37:00.002+02:00

Ribbon dancing with his girls, that's a man who is secure with his masculinity :)

Ayla's Birthday Party

2011-04-21T21:03:00.006+02:00

Ayla was very excited to have her very own friend birthdayy party. We started the event out by helping me clean up a jellybean explosion. It's true the jelly bean bag exploded and thankfully I had little helpers to help me clean things up. Below is a picture of the last event of the party (sorry we are out of order), we played musical chairs, the kids loved it!!!click on the picture to see it not

Dance, Dance, Dance

2011-04-18T05:32:00.004+02:00

My girls LOVE to dance. It's a lot of fun to crank up some music and have fun dancing our hearts out At times I have to lay down the law because I think the girls would dance their way out of all responsibility, if I let them. I have also laid down the law for no music nor dancing while we are eating. Despite all of my restrictions We have a LOT of fun :)

Ayla's #5

2011-04-18T05:08:00.003+02:00

Ayla's anxiously awaited for her big day to arrive, finally April 8th did come!! She didn't really care what she got for her birthday, but always reminded me that I could not tell her because then it wouldn't be a suprise. Ayla is typically very happy, she loves a good laugh or a good joke. Sometimes she likes to try to trick Mom and Dad into thinking that her life is really difficult, but we

Princess and the Pea

2011-04-18T03:41:00.002+02:00

Every year the Misoula Childrens Theatre makes it's way to North Powder. On Monday they try out practice all week and then on Friday they perform. This year Keanna was a dust bunny. She did a great job and even landed a few lines in the play. She learned a cute bunny hop song and sang a song: "Pea's and thank-you, Pea's and thank-you, thank you, thank you Pea's" These cute little dust bunnies

Sassy Lyndi

2011-04-18T01:24:00.002+02:00

Lyndi can be quite sassy at times. We all love and laugh at her and then pray that we can direct that sasssy behavior in the right direction.

Temple Square with the girls

2011-04-17T01:55:00.003+02:00

Lyndi running to me with her doll that Grandma and Grandpa just gave her Lyndi asking for a little help to jump off the ledge sitting by the fountains Salt Lake City Temple It was a cold cold day. I think we should go back when it's a little warmer

Grandpa and Grandma Bettilyon

2011-04-17T01:49:00.002+02:00

Ayla, Grandpa Verd Bettilyon, Keanna, Grandma Ruth and Lyndi. It was such a treat to visit them. While I was in their home I saw a painting of what I think was the Konigsee and St. Bartholomew in Austrian Alps. Grandpa and Grandma Nadine brought this home with them from one of their trips. I think I inherited the love of travels from this set of Grandparents.

Grandma and Granpa Sadler

2011-04-17T01:38:00.002+02:00

A little bit blurry, but still a good picture for posterity's sake :) Lyndi, Emily, Ayla, Keanna on top, Grandma Blanche Sadler and Grandpa Cliff Sadler. Look how cute Grandma and Grandpa are, they are STILL Holding each others hand. I love it!! Lyndi up in one of Grandma Trees. I have soo many memories climbing their trees Keanna, Grandma and Ayla Below is Grandma's door we would always record

I just LOVE this picture

2011-04-01T06:19:00.000+02:00

St. Patricks Day!

2011-04-01T06:10:00.001+02:00

Can you tell who is REALLY asleep???

2011-04-01T06:05:00.002+02:00

One of these girls is really asleep, the others are not Justin has said that I am a worse at faking asleep then Ayla, can you believe that!!!

Cute girls

2011-04-01T05:44:00.002+02:00

As I was snapping pictures of my beans I turned around and noticed just how adorable my girls where. So I snapped a few pictures of them as well. Even with a dirty face, she is a cutie!

Beautiful Beans

2011-03-30T06:58:00.003+02:00

We bought a 20 pound box of beans and we decided we would freeze them. It was sure great to have some good help (Leslie included). and really I thought these beans were beautiful in my kitchen sink I can't exactly explain it, but if you look closely you can find beauty everywhere

More ski pictures

2011-03-14T07:36:00.003+01:00

Justin took Keanna up on her last school ski day of the year. They had a lot of fun and Keanna wasn't embarrassed by here Father's ski skills.Stacy and her girls Sierra, Lindsey and MeganLindsey walking up the stairs.Justin and Keanna in front of the lodgeJustin was brave enough to take our camera up on the slopes with him. I was afraid I would crash on the way down and destroy it.Keanna on the

Valentines Day

2011-03-14T04:21:00.003+01:00

It's funny how Valentines Day has changed over the years. When Justin and i were first married I definetely wanted a heart felt card or gift from him. Now I just want something fun and simple for our daughters to remind them that we love them. On Valentines Day Justin brought home a balloon for the girls (thank you dollar store) and some pens, bubbles and paints. Below is a picture of our girls

The Basement Befores and After

2011-02-17T04:38:00.003+01:00

Back in November I decided I wanted an inexpensive project. I decided the basement was perfect. My only costs to this basement would be paint and the labor would take me awhile. This picture was taken after my first wallpaper peelings. As anticipated, peeling off the wallpaper took a long time to finish. I then filled in the cracks and textured the wall. First I primed the wood and then I gave

Friday ski trips

2011-02-16T16:12:00.002+01:00

At North Powder they have this wonderful ski program. For the past 5 Fridays I have gone up to Anthony Ski resort with Keanna. Each Friday Keanna receives an hour long lesson and then has a ski pass for the day. I have followed her along during the lessons and have greatly improved my skiing abilities. It's been a lot of fun to watch Keanna progress and she is now learning how to parallel ski!!!

Earth Friendly Keanna

2011-02-15T16:49:00.003+01:00

Lately Keanna has become very concerned about protecting the enviornment. I'm not exactly sure where this has come from maybe the National Geographic movies that we have been watching or they have been talking about this at school. A few funny stories. 1. Keanna has decided that she wants to limit her daily showers to only 8 minutes. She requests that I bring the timer into the bathroom so she

Just Because

2011-02-15T16:12:00.003+01:00

Aunt Garrity and Seth came over for dinner and Lyndi gave her a great big hug. Lyndi doesn't give a hug to just anyone, just to a few select people. Which is a quality I hope she continues throughout her teenage years.Sometimes when I look at my kids I think they are just so darn cute and all I can really do is try to capture their cuteness.Keanna wearing her drindleAyla

January Relaxing

2011-02-15T16:01:00.002+01:00

This is Ayla helping me clean up after christmas. She loved this little snowman and wanted her picture from it. She also loves this little tu-tu that Aunt Holly gave her. I was babysitting Hunter and GAge and I came downstairs to find all the kids on the floor laying down I just thought it was cute. Note the color of the cupboards they are now different (my multi month project)! pictures coming

New Year in Monroe WA

2011-02-14T17:12:00.004+01:00

I haven't blogged in awhile and forgot that I need to put things last first. So... We will start from the end. Which was driving home from Seattle area. It's always great when they sleep.We also celebrated Aunt Holly's Birthday!!What a yummy cheesecakeJustin and I took Lyndi for a walk on our trip and I got some fun pictures She kind of looks like a rag doll. Having fun with Dad on a curb Holding

Kids say the funniest things

2011-02-11T06:04:00.002+01:00

Today I was cinching up Ayla's pants and I said "we need to pull up your pants so we don't see your crack."Ayla then answered "how does my bum get cracked?"I then told her that everyones bums have cracks she quickly answered, "how do you know!"

Matts New Camera

2011-02-01T19:53:00.002+01:00

Matt got a new camera and we went outside and he was teaching me about a feature on my camera. I have to admit I was a little frustrated with it and I really didn't have any good pictures. However, I guess thats the process of learning. MAtt giving me instruction

Christmas Card Picture

2011-02-01T18:08:00.003+01:00

If you didn't receive a Christmas Card this year, I am sorry. I decided to send cards very last minute. We had this picture and some text. So... if you want one next year put your address on this post and I will put it into my excel Christmas card document.

Christmas Morning (geesh I am really behind)

2011-02-01T17:38:00.003+01:00

As we were about to take our family pictue in front of our sheet Lyndi pulled it open and raced in, we went with it. It's so fun to watch the girls get excited on Christmas morning. I know that there are few of these in our lifetime so I am really trying to soak it in. Keanna was great at her wide eye happy smile!Ayla showing off her writing tabletLyndi LOVED her dog!All Lyndi needed this year

My Girls

2011-01-11T05:15:00.002+01:00

I thought I would add a few fun stories to our blog journal about our girls.The other day Keanna and Justin were in the car talking. Justin expressed to Keanna how sometimes he missed Germany.Justin- Keanna do you miss Germany?Keanna- yesJustin- Can you give me an example of what you miss?Keanna- When I am walking down the street and someone talks to me then I think I miss Germany because the

Christmas Eve Tubing

2011-01-05T22:08:00.008+01:00

In Justin's Family, it's tradition to go tubing on Christmas Eve. It's a fun tradition that exhausts the children. I posted a ton of pictures, if you weren't there you just might want to skip this post.HunterMegan Brady and MasonEli and LaceyHailey, Stran and SethMeganYou can see Keanna coming down on a tube all by herself. We are happy she has caught the tubing spirit.

Piano Recital

2011-01-05T19:47:00.004+01:00

This fall Keanna started piano lessons with her teacher Mrs. Grandma. At first Keanna became frustrated becuase she had to work a little at it, but eventually she has realized that with a little bit of pracitce she can now play a few fun songs. Mrs. Grandma had a recital on Monday December 20th, they started with the youngest and progressed to the oldest. Below is Lindsey. Keanna had about 5 to 6

Red Hot Readers Month 2011

2011-01-03T18:58:00.002+01:00

Okay it's negative digits here in North Powder, I DO NOT want to take my children outside, so instead, this month we are going to read 2011 minutes as a family!!! Do you want to join us??Last spring Keanna's old school, Vilseck Elementary, had what they called REd Hot Readers Month. Each child was encouraged to read 2010 minutes. I was amazed at the growth Keanna had in her reading skills that

good girl

2010-12-30T19:46:00.002+01:00

Keanna continues to impresses me. This morning I haven't felt great a combination of not enough sleep and maybe fighting some type of illness. Keanna WITHOUT asking1. cleaned the playroom2. took care of Lyndi so I could take a shower3. Broughts wood in from the wood shed 4. played with her sisters 5. packed her clothes for our weekend trip ALl of this and it's not even 11 in the morning!! I am

Matty

2010-12-30T00:58:00.002+01:00

One of Justin's treasured memories of his dog Matty is how playful she is with snow. Even in her old age, Matty enjoys jumping at snow thrown at her.

Good Morning!

2010-12-26T18:39:00.002+01:00

One of the greatest joys as a mother is too see your children play and enjoy one another During our Christmas break we have stayed in our PJ's a little longer than usualand the girls have more time to wrestle Merry Christmas!

Ayla's First Christmas Concert

2010-12-26T18:32:00.002+01:00

Ayla attends preschool in Haines a small town about 10 minutes from here. On Thursday night we had Ayla's Christmas program. You really can't see her up on the stage, but she was adorably animated throughout the program. Next year, the girls will attend the same school so that will be nice to only have one program! Below is our cute little Ayla!

Wed, Keanna's Christmas Concert

2010-12-24T00:43:00.002+01:00

Wednesday December 15th Keanna had her school Christmas program. Below you can see Keanna sitting with her class before the concert started. I circled Keanna so you can see her better :) One of these holidays I think I will get a better lense :)

and the Christmas season begins

2010-12-23T22:23:00.002+01:00

Potty Time part II????

2010-12-23T21:56:00.003+01:00

Keanna and Ayla have been REALLY excited about potty training Lyndi. They have sat with her in the bathroom encouraging her to go, watched potty movies with her and have shown her exactly how it's done. Lyndi enjoys the attention very much, but I don't think she is quite ready. The other day I walked into our bathroom and found poop all over the floor. Further into my investigation, I realized

Keanna's first basketball experience

2010-12-23T20:03:00.005+01:00

This fall Keanna played basketball for the first time. There were a lot of practices and games. Although, the didn't win many I think the kids learned a lot. Below you can see Ayla patiently waiting through another game. Lyndi became very comfortable with the YMCA gym and made it nearly impossible for Mom to actually watch many games. Her favorite place to run and hide...the girls

Thanksgiving at Newport Beach

2010-12-17T17:17:00.010+01:00

On thanksgiving morning many of us went for a mile fun run (or walk). It was quite entertaining to watch all the kids make this run. Keanna did the entire run by herself, Lyndi had a nice spot on Dad's shoulders and Ayla did most of the run, taking turns running, walking and expressing her annoyance. ItDepoe Bay the smallest Bay in the world Justin and I in Lincoln CityYaquina Bay lighthouseRyan

Christmas lights

2010-12-13T19:03:00.002+01:00

Christmas lights bring another element to the Christmas spirit, especially when young children are involved. On Friday December 10th we added a few more lights to our landscape and everyone helped in their own special way. Lyndi reminded us that these years with our young children are fleeting and to enjoy themAyla helped "shovel" the grass, I mean walks.Keanna was Dad's helper this yearJustin

lost tooth

2010-12-13T17:05:00.002+01:00

I think this is Keanna's 5th lost tooth. We have moved around a lot since her last lost tooth and we are very grateful the tooth fairy was able to find our house. Phew!!

Lettuce Chicken Wraps

2010-12-01T21:30:00.002+01:00

I have been stuck when it comes to dinner recipes. Last night I made this up and it turned out to be a hit with Justin and I (the girls weren't as excited about it). I don't have an exact recipe, but I will do my best :)3 chicken breastsSalsa (I used a SW salsa, but I think anything would be great)cornmozzarella cheesered oniondiced tomatoesandlettuce leaves to wrap it all up :) 1. I usually

Potty Time???

2010-11-30T23:25:00.001+01:00

Is it Potty time??? what do you think???

I love my girls!!!!

2010-11-30T18:17:00.002+01:00

I'm truly blessed to have 3 beautiful, fun and energetic children. This holiday season I truly see how blessed I am.I think I need a green cardigan or dress so I could match the girls:) :)

shipping day

2010-11-28T21:00:00.004+01:00

I had the opportunity to take some pictures on shipping day for the sale of cattle.I have learned that the weight of the cattle on shipping day is very important. Bottom line the heavier the cow the better. The cows need to be loaded into the truck, this is loading schute I am standing in the doorway to the truckthe cows huddled together waiting for their turnJustin really dislikes it when I take

I'm Really 30!!!

2010-11-28T19:12:00.002+01:00

These were a gift to myself. Kate Spade dishes. Oh, how I would love to use them to eat on, because they are so beautiful, but a little to costly!! However, I will use them to help decorate my kitchen instead :) Me on my birthday ready to blow out the candles on my pecan pie. Justin made this pecan pie all by himself using a recipe without corn syrup!!!I can use all the help I can get to blow

Lyndi's improved room.

2010-11-21T02:41:00.004+01:00

This is after painting and putting a few decorations up. I still need to put some more decorations on the wall, but I think it's a huge improvement!We painted the room a very soft green. I thought this would be a good nursery color for either a boy or girl :) I'm not announcing ANYTHING I was really excited about this curtain. The top fabric has a puckered style that creates a lot of texture. I

Always need practice

2010-11-11T19:14:00.002+01:00

This was just a cute picture of Lyndi reading a book in a basket Adorable Ayla got this windmill at school and has LOVED playing with it which picture do you like #1 or #2looking up at Mom

Apples, Apples Apples

2010-11-11T18:54:00.003+01:00

We have 2 large apple trees in the back. This year I have been picking up a LOT of apples I feel bad for letting these apples go to waste, it's just been busy moving in and getting my house in order was my priority.I have already decided that next year I will be better. I have already thought of some options apple butter, canned cider, a little bit of applesauce, apple pie filling. I just can't

Carving Pumpkins

2010-11-11T17:52:00.002+01:00

On Halloween Day we realized we still had pumpkins to carve. Here we are getting them carved before the trick or treaters arrived.It's pictures like these that remind me that I have a lONG ways to go on my photography skills

Halloween Party # 3

2010-11-11T17:33:00.003+01:00

This was our first time we were able to attend Jason and Stacy's Halloween Party, it was a lot of fun. Below is Stacy's brother Brady and Lacey Family. What a cute super hero family. Below is Jason and Stacy family. Including Sierra, Megan, Lindsey, Hunter and GageJason and Stacy were the perfect Spartan cheer leaders.Our little family Mark Antony and Cleopatra. 2 Spanish Flamenco dancers and 1

Girls Bathroom Update (Christina, this is for you :)

2010-11-09T17:45:00.002+01:00

I finally finished my shower curtain! I love the warmth that it brings to this area. Although a lot of work has been done, I still have more to do (in time) noted a new vanity, mirror and light fixture. :)The picture above the bathroom was made with scrap material. I simply cut out a design and then painted it with fabric mod podge. However, I must boast about the work that has already been done.

Halloween Party #2 (2nd grade)

2010-11-08T21:13:00.003+01:00

On Thursday the 28th we had another Halloween Party at Keanna's school. This time I was a little more prepared and had the other girls also dress up. Ayla and Keanna were Flamenco Dancers. While we were in Spain the girls really wanted these dresses. We made a deal they could have the dresses if they wore them for Halloween. I thought they were adorable!! Ayla, Lindsey and KeannaA picture of

Halloween (Preschool Party)

2010-11-08T19:17:00.002+01:00

The week before Halloween we had many parties. The first was Tuesday the 26th at Ayla's preschool. little boy, Ayla and good friend Abigail starting the pumpkin roll at their party Cute Lyndi before eating too many sweets ayla enjoying snacks at the party

a New friend Matty

2010-11-04T03:30:00.003+01:00

When Justin was a Senior in high school he trained Matty. She has since lived at his parents house. She is now deaf and nearly blind. We suprised Keanna with Matty for her birthday. We all enjoy Matty and she is the perfect dog for us. We also make a good retirement home for a dog. Plenty of food, walks to the post office, trips inside the house to clean off the floors and many hugs from our 3

Fancy Nancy Birthday Party

2010-11-04T01:26:00.005+01:00

Keanna and our friend Chloe share the same birthday! We decided we would have a joint Fancy Nancy birthday party. For those of you with little girls you may know the book Fancy Nancy by Jane O'Conner. we decided to have our own low key fancy party!! Our girls were very excited to dress up for this fancy event!!Lyndi wore a beautiful Tiara made by her crafty mother :)Hunter sure looked spiffy with

Our first visitors!!!!!

2010-11-04T00:28:00.006+01:00

On the weekend of October 15th Matt and his daughter Brianna came to visit us!!! We were happy to have them, but sad that Rebeca and Asia were at home sick. On Friday we went to Piltcher Creek for a picnic and some exploration around the nearly drained reservoir. Keanna happened to get stuck in some mud. Lucky for her Matt and Brianna came to her rescue!!1.JPG"<> Keanna and Brianna have been able

Lyndi is 18 months (back in August)

2010-11-03T19:58:00.003+01:00

I remember when I was a little girl I complained that there weren't as many pictures of me compared to my older siblings. My mother apologized and explained to me how with each child things became a little more hectic and expensive. I realized I didn't have official 18 month pictures of Lyndi so I decided it was a good day to try. I have now realized how difficult it is to stay on top of pictures

So much space!!!!!

2010-10-29T16:40:00.002+02:00

What do you do with a gigantic, empty room? It becomes the skating, dancing, tumbling, running skiing room. The children really hope we don't buy too much furniture.

Just Because

2010-10-29T16:15:00.002+02:00

Lyndi often smiles like this with her face squished up and a great big happy smile...love it! However, I do enjoy a natural smile as welland Ayla never disappoints with her great grins

Relaxing on OUR front porch

2010-10-29T15:36:00.002+02:00

It's great to have our own front porch. There is enough room for us all to sit and relax.Keanna Our scarecrow and Justin resemble each other...don't you thinklittle LyndiAyla

Pals

2010-10-27T17:42:00.002+02:00

Justin, Danny, Drew, and DTIt's not very often when all of Justin's "Pals" from growing up are in the same place at the same time. Well it finally happened after a Powder Valley Football game.

Emma's Baby Blessing September 5th

2010-10-27T17:24:00.002+02:00

On Sunday we were able to go to Pocatello and be part of Emma's baby blessing. It's really nice to be back in country so we can be part of these family events again.Beautiful baby Emma The happy family Andrew, Katherine and EmmaThe entire groupBrianna and Keanna loving their few hours togetherPS Thanks Tami for letting me once again "borrow" your photos :)

Fire wood, take 2

2010-10-27T16:58:00.002+02:00

We went with Josh, Tara and both of our families to get wood. I was working so I didn't think to take out my camera until the very end of the day. RyanLandon. All of the girls were out in the woods playing house so I didn't get any other children's pictures.Tara showing us how it's doneThe car ride home. Everyone actually looks quite happy. Back seat Keanna, Ayla and Ashleymiddle row: Michone,

Blast from the past

2010-10-27T16:27:00.002+02:00

We went to visit Josh Tara and their family in Sugar City, we decided to go around Rexburg and see how our old stomping ground has changed. It's crazy how much it's changed!!!Below Lyndi and Justin stand at the place where we had our first kiss!!! Again wherer we had our first kiss, there weren't as many houses here 11 years ago.Here I am at my apartment building. the top middle window was

First Day of 2nd Grade

2010-10-27T16:21:00.002+02:00

This is a picture of Keanna on her first day of 2nd grade. I think Ayla is really going to miss her.

camping and wood

2010-10-22T17:12:00.002+02:00

Around here it's common to go up into the mountains and collect wood for your furnace for the upcoming winter. We knew our house had a wood stove so we partcipated. Everyone went up the night before and camped so the guys could get to work bright and early the next morning. I wimped out Lyndi and I came home. Below you can see Gage and Lyndi were investigating thing on their own. cute Chloemessy

is it love...

2010-10-22T17:02:00.003+02:00

I think so...alright, alright I know... we need a dog

Barnyard

2010-10-22T16:49:00.003+02:00

Keanna copying her tough cousin Roper and jumped into the hayRoper showing us his mad jumping skillsAyla 's face expresses it allLyndi thrilled with the experience what an adorable little calf!

Cousins Camp Day 1 and a few extra

2010-10-22T16:33:00.003+02:00

a few more pictures from one of the swim days Ayla LOVED this slideTaylor enjoyed it as wellDad and Tami (mostly Tami) took the older kids for a day and did fun activities with them. This gave grandma and grandpa some quality time with the kids and gave the parents an opportunity to rest. What a great idea!!Keanna painting her shirtAyla intent on a bubbleAyla swishing bubblesAsia dancing with the

a few more from the Beach

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Payton and Lyndi having a disagreement Austin chillingAll the grandkidsBrianna, Lyndi, Keanna, Ayla, Emma, Asia, Taylor, Payton and AustinBritny and Taylor taking care of Lyndi for me so I can enjoy the ocean a littleBritney wrestling Lyndi, thanks BritHere I am catching a wavehanging outAllen, Matt and Andrew ready to catch a waveAndrew burying his feet in the sand

Day 2 Relaxing by the pool

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Here I am wrestling Lyndi in the water and Ayla on my back. Swimming can sure be a nice little workout for me AsiaRebeccacute little Emma sleepingtaking a little break

Day 3, The Beach

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adorable little Emma enjoying her first time at the beach....love it!I included the below photo because it was the only one I could find with Ayla and Lyndi in it.We had a fun day at the beach. I took these pictures from Matt. I believe Tami has many more, I may have to "borrow" them from her. We had a very fun day.Below is Matt taking Brianna and Keanna out to the waves. A beautiful sand

Disney Land

2010-10-19T16:17:00.007+02:00

We went to the magic world of Disney Land. I couldn't help take this picture and think of Neuschwanstein (sp?) castle in Germany.This is the only picture that we were able to get with Allen's crew (Britney, Allen, Austin and Taylor) they were certainly at a different level then we were so we soon parted waysBeautiful TaylorWe were delighted to be welcomed to Disney Land by the Alice

Day 4 The babysitters

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Dad and Tami watched Lyndi for me so I could take Ayla and Keanna to Disney Land!!! They also watched Peyton! Tami took some fun pictures of the kids!my little snow white Andrew and Katherine decided to not go to Disney Land with little Emma they stayed home and helped hold down the fort It's crazy to think Emma is about 2 months old in these pictures, she just looks sooo smallLyndi done playing

San Diego, Thursday Day 5 Relaxing by the pool

2010-10-05T23:34:00.002+02:00

We used this day to relax by the pool at the condo. It was fun to see Taylor and Austin be great helpers to their little brother Peyton. Little Emma even made a short debue in her swimming trunks!

The Bingham Bunch

Cooling off

Relaxing in Dad's Hammock

Ayla's last day of preschool

Memorial Day Family Roast

Dreaming of Paris

Get the Party Started

That a girl!

Utah Trip visiting Grandma Ruth

A visit to see Grandpa

Born with it!

Interesting?

Color or BW

Sometimes it's time for nap

Easter Day

Sisters

Dyeing Easter Eggs

Methodist Annual Easter Egg hunt

Everyday beauty

Busy April

Rain, Rain, Rain

EO twist on the Easter Egg Hunt

Just Because...they grow up WAY too fast

More Birthday Fun!!

If you have ever doubted that Justin wasn't suppose to have 3 girls

Ayla's Birthday Party

Dance, Dance, Dance

Ayla's #5

Princess and the Pea

Sassy Lyndi

Temple Square with the girls

Grandpa and Grandma Bettilyon

Grandma and Granpa Sadler

I just LOVE this picture

St. Patricks Day!

Can you tell who is REALLY asleep???

Cute girls

Beautiful Beans

More ski pictures

Valentines Day

The Basement Befores and After

Friday ski trips

Earth Friendly Keanna

Just Because

January Relaxing

New Year in Monroe WA

Kids say the funniest things

Matts New Camera

Christmas Card Picture

Christmas Morning (geesh I am really behind)

My Girls

Christmas Eve Tubing

Piano Recital

Red Hot Readers Month 2011

good girl

Matty

Good Morning!

Ayla's First Christmas Concert

Wed, Keanna's Christmas Concert

and the Christmas season begins

Potty Time part II????

Keanna's first basketball experience

Thanksgiving at Newport Beach

Christmas lights

lost tooth

Lettuce Chicken Wraps

Potty Time???

I love my girls!!!!

shipping day

I'm Really 30!!!

Lyndi's improved room.

Always need practice

Apples, Apples Apples

Carving Pumpkins

Halloween Party # 3

Girls Bathroom Update (Christina, this is for you :)

Halloween Party #2 (2nd grade)

Halloween (Preschool Party)

a New friend Matty

Fancy Nancy Birthday Party