WAY BEHIND!

It has been much much much too long.
Oh life.

Brilliant summer and school starts on Wednesday! Stop time! Just stop for one second. Baby #6 due end of December. So excited!

darling faces (2/28/09)

"why are you growing up?" (6/21/10)

That is frequent question around our house - "Why are you growing up?" Darla is most definitely 2 and 1/2. Emotions (happy and sad) are flying around our house. She is amazing and I love how well she communicates - it is so helpful in moments of tears.  The other day I said, "Darla you are so cute and dainty." That night when saying her bedtime prayers, she said, "Heavenly Father, thank you that I am dainty." I love it. Bennett is starting to realize that sitting is boring. He's not quite crawling, but is determined to figure it out. Erik celebrated another Father's day - this time with two beautiful children to claim. What a great dad he is! Truly he is incredible. But being the dad or the mom will certainly remind you that you are growing up. Hopefully as we grow, we will all become.

coming closer

end of the year and the beginning

Here is a picture update :)
Went to Utah for Christmas. Celebrated Lu's 3rd birthday a day early before our drive. Darla celebrated her 9th birthday with SO MANY COUSINS! Dane had a mellow 1st birthday at home. More pictures to come of all else that has been happening.
It was the perfect recharge to be home with those we love.