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• Little Monsters

  No, not Lady Gaga's fan club... I'm talking about other kids. Before I was a mother, I loved every single kid I saw. In fact, I loved every child so much, I... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cottage Grove Rodeo 2012

  

  After taking a hiatus from the Cottage Grove Rodeo for the past few years, we found ourselves there this past weekend - Brady was asked to fill in as the... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Brady's Latest Pride and Joy

  

  No, it isn't our kids or a horse... It's his new hot rod, "The Van!" Brady is head over heels in love with this rig, and Britt is right behind him. In fact,... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Fourth of JUUUU-ly 2012

  

  Anyone who knows me well knows the 4th of July is my favorite holiday, and this year was the best celebration I can remember. It was aweseome! Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• An Olympic Trials Run-In

  

  Look who we ran into down by Hayward Field last Sunday while we were checking out the Olympic Trials action...! The guy in the shorts is Angelo Taylor's... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Meet Little Gaga

  

  Look what happened on Friday when we went to Coleman Corrals in Molalla - we came home with yet another kitten (thank you so much, Bridgett!). Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Summer Reconnection

  I love the reconnection to my B's the summer brings. I always feel close to my kiddos, but when they are in school, I think there are so many distractions and... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Britt's (very Special!) First Communion

  

  What an amazing weekend we had... We've been looking forward to Britt's First Communion for months, and it definitely lived up to our expectations. Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Britt's Star of the Week Letters

  I have been meaning to post this for a while (truth be told, since October!), but time got away from me. Britt enjoyed every second of being The Star of the Wee... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Nursery Lamp for Anna Rae

  

  I made this for our friends Rikki and David's new baby girl (well, her room, really) and I think it turned out super cute! Not as cute as Anna Rae, but pretty... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Karate Testing in Creswell

  

  We ended the school year with Karate Testing down at their Sensei's Dojo in Creswell. They did great! Rikki is such an awesome teacher, and she has first class... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Crafty Attempt for Sra. Downes

  

  I never know what to do for teachers for end-of-the-year gifts. We usually do a gift card, but Sra. Downes is so special to us, I wanted to get her something sh... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Graduation Trip to Harney County

  

  We made our way to Harney County on Thursday - here are pictures of just a handful of highlights from our trip... Look who pulled into the Bend Mall parking... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Brailey Shaye - A Decade Old!

  

  Yes, our first born, Brailey Shaye, is now TEN YEARS OLD! Can you believe it?! I find it hard to believe myself... It is painful to have them grow up so fast an... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• First Annual Ladies Night Out at the Queen B's Hive Great Success!

  

  I should have taken more pictures, and I intended to, but I just got too busy once things got started - these are only a mere glimpse of all the treasures that... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Joker, Britt-style!

  

  Britt has been so excited for his class party featuring a character from a book he read over the course of the school year. He read a few Batman books, and he... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Brailey's Princess Diana Poses

  

  Brailey did an amazing job pretending to be Princess Diana! She presented to her class yesterday, and even though she was a bit nervous, she was able to use... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Britt's Poetry Cafe

  

  Last night Britt's class held their Poetry Cafe, and it was, of course, SPECTACULAR! The turnout was huge, and every kid did a wonderful job of reciting their... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Alvin's World

  

  Sadly, Alvin's foot has still not healed all the way. It is almost there! But not quite strong enough to be used. And so he's been set out into the pasture for... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• More Fuel for the Great Titanic Obsession

  

  Britt is a lucky boy! Brailey's beloved best friend, Carrie, got him this gynormous model of the Titanic at a garage sale her church held. She knew he would lov... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION