Family Pictures

We finally had a day that Cory was home and the rain was not coming down. Getting both of those in one day was very tricky for a while. But it finally came and we were able to do Family Pictures. Our dear friend Carissa took our pictures and she did an amazing job. She is so talented and absolutly loved working with her. I just love these people that I get to spend the rest of eternity with!

New Adventures

A very long year of waiting but it is here. Cory recieved his promotion last week and is now the District Manager of his own district. With this promotion comes a serious move. Where, you may ask. Well, can you tell by this picture?

If not, maybe this one:

or this one:

or maybe this one:

Not ringing a bell yet. Well, I'll tell you! My family and I are moving to the beautiful state of Wisconsin. Madison area to be exact and we could not be more thrilled. Yes, yes we know it is cold but that does not scare me. I don't mind the freezing weather or the snowy winters!We are so excited for the new adventure that awaits us. We are to be there in a month. Holy cow, a month. I have already made a calendar with each day stuffed with things to do to get ready and i am well on my way.

Cory left on monday and is there for the next 2 weeks working. While there he will hopefully find us a place to live for a temporary time until we find a house to buy. Woo-hoo. Finally we know that we will be there for a while so we can finally buy. We have been in limbo here for so long we never could purchase and now its going to be our turn. How exciting is that!

 It is so interesting to think that in the last 8 months there were so many times we felt abandoned by our Father in Heaven with so many prayers and pleas going unanswered for so long. Then within 3-4 days all our prayers are answered, everything is falling into place and more. The lord takes care of us!! I love my Father in Heaven and I know he hears our prayers. When he will respond is another story, but he does hear them. We are truely indebted to him for the blessings he has brought into our lives!

Well Wisconsin, Ready or not, here we come!!!!!

We are still Alive

I know, I know! I am WAY overdue for a post. Life has been a little crazy here and i have fallen way behind, it happens to the best of us, right? Well, in a nut shell, we are still alive. Things are going good. Macade is now 5 and in school and loving it. He is still smart as ever and such a fun kid to be around. Braxton is almost 3 and funny, funny. He is so active we sometimes wonder where this kid came from. He keeps me on my toes. Hallie is just so precious. Almost 5 months now she is talking, rolling, laughing and just such a joy. I have so much fun dressing her up. I love having my girl. Cory has recieved a promotion and has been working his tail of training for it. Down side: because of the training, he has been out of town every week since May. Thats right, almost 8 months of being gone Monday through Friday every week. But we are proud of him and know that soon it will be over leading to a big move for us. Way excited. As for me, just keeping up around the house and with the kids. With Cory gone i have my hands full with these three little kids. it has been a real test to have a newborn and two toddlers all by myself but i have grown in ways i did not think possible. I am a single married woman and a new woman because of it!! Here are some pics so you don't forget what we all look like. Beware: picture overload!

She's Here!!!!

On July 21, 2011 at 6:17 pm our little angel finally came. Hallie Diane was born at 7 lbs 14 oz and 20.5 inches long, our smallest baby yet. Everything went very smoothly. Only a 6 hour labor (my shortest yet) and only 10 minutes of pushing. She is an absolute doll and such a good baby. She sleeps 4 hours at night, eats then sleeps another 4 hours starting our day at 6am. She takes great naps, for the most part and her schedule has leveled out so much that getting things done is becoming more and more easy. The boys absolutely love her and always want to hold her and love on her. We are so blessed to have her in our lives! We love you Hallie!

First Boating of the Season!!!

Finally, we had a warm enough day for a day of boating. Cory and the boys have been waiting for this day and it arrived. So on Saturday we headed off to Lake Samamish and soaked in some sun, soaked in some water, and loved every minute of it.

Tubing with Dad

Driving the boat (My father-in-law really does let them drive. He just adjusts the speed and lets the boys steer where to go. Even when we are pulling someone. The boys love it!!!

Cory wake boarding

Braxton was so tired he spent most of the day like this with me! And i loved every second of it!

Off to the Zoo

On Memorial day we headed off to the zoo. It was a beautiful day and very much enjoyed since we knew it was our last day until Cory started his District Manager Training and would be gone for 6 weeks. So we took in every last moment and loved being together. We spent 5 hours there just walking, playing, and looking around and enjoying the moments!!!

Looking at the Reptiles

Playing in the Play area. The giant spider web won them over!!!