So I have been meaning to blog for like a year now. haha Here's a recap of our favorite things we've been up to. 

Family and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

We all got together this July. It was so nice to spend a few weeks together. It's been too long. The girls had a blast with their cousins, and it broke my heart to see them all say good-bye. 

 My parents are pretty darn amazing. They just celebrated another anniversary (36th, I think. I can't even remember how old I am). Anyway, they are so fun and welcoming. We just love to visit them. Kayaking with Grandma and golf cart rides with grandpa, were some of the fun memories they made. 

 Isaac: 

My little buddy. He is growing up so fast. He is always making us laugh. We just love watching him learn and grow. He loves his motorcycle and airplanes. Anything that goes. He's all boy, but loves a good cuddle. He melts my heart everyday. We just love him!!

 The girls started snowboarding more this winter. They are excited to get to start up again here in a few months. 

 Riley loved taking them out to explore with the snowboards. He also got to be the chairlift. These are some lucky girls.

Riley and I got to sneak away and do some of our own snowboarding. It was fun. It's been a while since I have been snowboarding and it didn't come back as easily as I thought it would. I'm getting old :) But I can't wait to try again this winter. 

 Vivi: 

She is almost 5! She is a girly girl and thinks she's the boss. She is such a fun girls to have around the house. She's been loving gymnastics and is really good at it. She is kart wheeling and hand standing every chance she gets. She's a strong-willed little lady, but as long as we can focus her in the right direction, I think she will do great things! "Though she be but little, she be fierce."

 Ava:

My oldest baby started second grade. I cannot believe it! She's speaking Chinese like crazy now, and she loves school. She is such a great example to her younger siblings. She can't wait until she can start babysitting and be in charge. It's like her dream to be left in charge. I fear for Isaac and Viv when that day does come. haha. She is just such a great kid to have around. I really miss her now that she is gone all day again. She's also loving gymnastics. This girl can bend. It's great to see her finding things she loves and going for them.