Welcome Baby Jaiden!!

We had a new addition born into the family this morning just before 1AM. We have been anxiously awaiting the arival of Krystal's 2nd baby girl, Jaiden Dawn. She is a beautiful 7lb 4oz baby girl! Krystal went into labor on her due date and just barely missed the 29th for delivery. She was a total trooper in an unfamiliar location, and with a doctor she had never met. Congratulations Krystal and Kyra! Hopefully I will get some pictures of the little one tomorow...she is gorgous!

Girls Girls Girls

It seems like the visits get fewer and farther in between, but we always manage to meet up again and never have enough time to cover everything. I have known these girls since forever and have been in just about every situation possible with them. They are some of the most beautiful friends a girl could have, both inside and out. We have so much to celebrate and look forward to between the five of us. Two new upcoming babies, a wedding, new jobs, 20 years of marriage in the group, 6 toddlers, and much much more. I love these girls and cherish all the differences in the group that make us all unique and interesting. Here is to you gals!! Thanks for all the memories.

The Columbia

We took our first boating trip of the summer this last weekend, and the kids loved it. Captain Nolan safely helped us up and down river. Taylor pretty much stalked her Grandpa waiting for a fish on. She realed in a couple of fish and loved it, except when it splashed her. Nolan is more fearless playing in the river than a pool...yikes, he is such a boy. We all had a great time....thanks for the boat trip Grammy Dee and Grandpa.

My Folks

My parents are both from Utah, where they met and were married. They had a short engagement and now have been married for 34 years. My Mom has one brother and a sister while my Dad 2 brothers and 2 sisters. My Dad served a 2 year mission for the church only 2 hours from home on some occasions, but couldn't visit home during this time. My Dad was drafted for the millitary at a young age only to find out that 10 toes are a must. When trying to rescue a kite from a telephone wire he and a buddy learned a very tough lesson. Many skin grafts, a missing toe, and a short 6 month stay in the hospital he never retrieved a lost kite again. After marriage they had Brenda...apr. 9 + months lator. Michelle then Nick arrived while still in Utah, Brooke and myself were born in Boise, ID where we lived a short period of time. For work they were Tri City bound. My parents are very hard working, in fact they never stop working. For a while my Dad was layed off from the site and he worked 3 jobs to make sure we were taken care of. Together they built a house overlooking beautiful countryside. They now run a busy dog kennel that is open 24-7 to the canines of course. They have always been some of my biggest fans, making it to game after game after game. My Dad even drove me 3 hours to watch a game I missed the bus for, knowing I would not be allowed to play that day. Very supportive parents, we have always been grateful for their help and advice.....and believe me if you know Bruce, there has been a lot of advice :-). Thanks for everything Mom and Dad!! I Love Ya!

It's A Girl!!

We are expecting girl number 2!! This piece of news scored me one dollar. I am elated!!! I asked the kids what we should name her and Taylor wants "Shirley Dookey" and Nolan wants "A Boy." Both kids want to share their room with the new babe, Nolan is even willing to share his blankie. My tip offs that this baby is a girl were my cravings for nachos, mild heart burn, and allergies. All these symptoms were more amplified with Taylor's pregnancy. I am almost 19 weeks pregnant in the picture above.

4th of July

4th of July in a small coast town full of pride is a must. Rockaway put on the cutest little small town parade ever. There was a little of everything, including a good soaking by a fire truck. For the fire work show over the ocean lots of family's dug holes in the sand big enough for their chairs and fire. It was a pretty awesome setting to watch fire works in, not to mention everyone was setting off their own show. When Nolan had a sparkler lit, he quickly put it in the sand so he could watch it burn, he was a little afraid to hold it. Good times all and all.

Rockaway Beach

Good times at the beach this year. The kids loved every minute! They got right into the cold water and started splashing. It was one big adventure for those two. We had one good weather day at the beach and a few nice nights. We had smores on the beach and got to know the family a little better. Taylor and Nolan really warmed up to aunts, uncles, grandma and big grandpa...they let their dynamic personalities loose for a change

Hoop Fest 2008

We lived through another year at hoop fest. Jay has been playing in this street ball 3 on 3 tourny for at least the last decade...he lives for it. His team took 2nd place for the 2nd year in a row. This equals a t-shirt, which is gold for this event. The kids had a great time. They got dirty dirty dirty. The only time you can let your kids play in the gutter and eat off the streets. This year the tournament became the biggest in the world with 6,400 teams and over 200,000 spectators.