Brookie's on a Roll :)

Our little Brooky's on a roll

Brookie is growing so fast.  She has already started to roll over.  Here is one of the first times that she ever rolled over in August 2011. 

All Tied Up

Well, when my mom gets an idea, there is only one thing to do... make it work! If there is a will there is a way.

and believe me there was a lot of "will".

But my mom thought we could get the bunkbed and both sets of drawers on top of the van.  I was very skeptical.  Mike managed to amaze me and tied it on good and tight.  Getting through the boarder (which made me very nervous) and after for 20 hours, we made it to SoCal with it still attached to the top of the van.  My Dad and I had to add another rope for reinforcement (it was leaning ever so slightly).  We never lost a thing!

It looks so good in the girls room.  We are so grateful for the bunkbed. Thank you, thank you, thank you.  We love them :)

Summer Fun

Bow to your Sensei:  Ellie Style

Hiaya!!! Hiaya!!!  Bow to your master...!!!

Some of the kids having fun outside in my mom's front yard.

VACATION TIME

After driving for 16 hours non stop we boarded the Port Angeles Ferry at 8am Sunday morning.

We are at the play park inside Beacon Hill Park...Can you find where our house is?

Beacon Hill Park--looking for our secret garden and exploring and having fun. ;)

At the top of Mt. Douglas which looks out to Victoria from all sides.  It is so beautiful up there.

Together

I finally was able to get all five of my kiddies in a photo. They are so special.

This is a great time in our lives as a family to be young and excited, eager and playful and still want to be together and build memories as a unit.  The gospel helps us stay focus on what is important. 

They just beam and love each other so much.  Don't get me wrong there are always things happening but we work out our differences and encourage forgiveness and sharing.  :)