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• Texas Bound and Down, Loaded Up and Flyin"

  

  She has been counting the days down for MONTHS! Ever since we decided she would be flying to Texas with Gramma Diggy, she has been living for the day she would... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Brailey's Middle School Art Show

  

  She loved her art class so much this year! And her teacher loved her - I'm so thankful she was able to take this class. They had a wonderful evening at her... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 2014 - The Best Father's Day EVER!

  

  Yes, that's right - the best Father's Day EVER! That's what Brady claims it was... We started the day out bright and early, because we had another swim meet to... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• "Don't Judge Me!"

  That's what Britt said to me the other day after he tooted in front of me. He said it in good fun, and we both laughed, of course, because it was pretty funny. ... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• From Yoga-Boy to Swim-Boy

  

  One of the most awesome things about this spring has been the opportunity for Britt to take a yoga class on early-release days after school. Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Twelve Years Old - Brailey's Last Year of Being a Tween!

  

  It is so hard to believe twelve years have come and gone. Time flies when you are having fun, I'll agree, and Brailey Shaye has not only made our dreams come... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Wonderful Day of Beach Volleyball

  

  Yes, it was an early wake-up call. Brailey was a bit fuzzy, trying to eat her breakfast before it was even light outside. Britt and I couldn't help but giggle a... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Candids of the Fourth Grade Brittster Man

  

  Britt has had some exciting things the past few weeks. Above, he received his ribbons from the Swim Meet in Albany, which he was only able to attend for one... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rafting Trip

  

  A week ago today, Brady got to be a chaperon for Britt's class as they went on a rafting field trip down the Willamette River. Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Viva La Fiesta 2014!

  

  It was that time of year again last night, FIESTA! Just Britt, this year. He looked so cute! He did a really, really nice job. They practiced so hard this... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Looks Like WE MADE IT - Beloved Summer is HERE!

  

  After a long, hard winter (weather-wise, you know?), all of a sudden, out of nowhere, summer has arrived! I am so thrilled! The sunshine these past few days... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Oregon Volleyball Club Party Time

  

  It went by so fast! Brailey's first club volleyball season ended with Regionals, and we celebrated by meeting for pizza, games, conversation and certificates... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Mother's Day and Monday

  

  I can honestly say, this year, Mother's Day was the best ever! How could it not be? The sun was shining, I had all three B's to myself, and we didn't have any... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Things Don't Always Go As Planned

  

  No, things don't always go as planned. Sometimes, for example, you catch a bug and get sick! Poor Britt - he had been looking forward to his swim meet, his firs... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Volleyball Regionals Weekend at the Oregon Convention Center

  

  It was the best of times - we had a truly incredible weekend, packed full of swimming and volleyball, family and friends! We started our adventure on Friday... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Happy, Blessed Easter

  

  It may have been a bit "last minute," but hey! We got them done! I managed to get the eggs boiled Good Friday morning, and the little B's had a great time... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Big Visit - Grandma and Papa Come to the Valley

  

  It was a long overdue visit, and we were all HAPPY-HAPPY-HAPPY and super excited to see my parents this past weekend. (I'm so thrilled Brailey wasn't "too... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Spring Break, Spring Fever

  

  It was unseasonably warm at the beginning of Spring Break this year. So warm, in fact, the two besties pictured above, "For" and "Sale" (also known as Sadie... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Spirit Week at Buena Vista

  

  Yay! We made it! Back in September, when all of our crazy scheduling started, I said, "If we can just make it to Spring Break, we'll be okay." And here it is!... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Star Is Born

  

  She had been waiting all her life to be in a play. She and her brother, Britt, have put on many of their own shows at home. MANY...! But this. This was the... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION