Blessed.

I spent most of this month in a pretty bad funk- frustrated with this or that, cranky to my kids, stressed out at the gazillion and one things to do, and just kind of all around feeling 'bah humbug'. It made me sad that I was feeling this way, as generally, this is my favorite time of year. But this week, now that the hubub has calmed down and there is much less on my to-do list, I've slowed down and thought about how blessed I am. Blessed to have my three crazy, wild, sometimes naughty, yet incredibly delightful children. Blessed to be married to such an amazing, hard working, loving husband. Blessed to have a warm, comfortable, (albeit cozy) roof over our heads. Truley blessed. So, the next time I'm allowing myself to walk around in a funk for a month, some one please remind me to look at what I have around me and snap out of it!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Finally... Cooper's First Day!

Cooper started Pre-K this past Monday! He was so excited to be back to school and I'm sure it is going to be a great year! He is exhausted today, after four days in a row of school and I'm glad for Fridays off. He definately needs the rest today!

Monday Inspiration

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. -Theodore Roosevelt

Soccer Season has begun!!

Chloe with her team, The Kirkland Cannons, after their first game today!

Cooper looking cute on the sidelines. He decided he didn't want to play today, but plans to give it another attempt next week...

Just because I can't...

Get over how grown up she looks, here is Chloe this morning before school. She is so stinkin cute, I can barely stand it!

First Day Collage

Back To School!

My baby girl started THIRD grade today! Chloe is growing up way too fast!


Showing off her feather hair extensions. These are all the rage for the elementary crowd. Six out of the eight girls on her soccer team have them. They are fun, not permanent and easy to take care of!

At school, waiting in line. It is always relieving to find a friend in line, especially on the first day!

Cooper was sad that it was Chloe's first day and not his. He doesn't start preschool for two more weeks, but he was easily cheered up with a quick stop at 7-11. Slurpee and donuts at 9am?! Suuuuuurrre.

Blackberries!

Growing up, I never realized that there were people who *intentionally* grew blackberries. In the PNW, they are an obnoxious weed that home owners fight to keep out of their backyards and grow wildly along roadsides and in parks. Now, I realize how lucky we are here to have easy access to blackberries-- for free! We "foraged" a few pounds of blackberries this morning at an elementary school nearby. They are DELICIOUS! The majority of our bounty has already been turned into jam and we can't stop snacking on the rest!

Wisdom of the day

"The trick is to enjoy life. Don't wish away your days, waiting for better ones ahead."
— Marjorie Pay Hinckley

We're baaaack...

My posts have been so few and far between for the past year, I don't think anyone really noticed, but I've had our blog set to totally private for the past few months. I'm ready for it to be available again, so here we are!

We've been busy, busy, busy and having lots of fun. I even just turned a year older... mixed feelings on that, but I was happy for a reason to celebrate with family!

Chloe's Baptism

Last Saturday, Chloe was baptized and confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It was a wonderful day, surrounded by family. We are so proud of Chloe!

Coming Soon? An update?

Yeah, yeah, I'm behind. My blogging has seriously lacked for the past, oh, year. As it turns out, kiddo number three makes it a lot more difficult to get some of the "extras", like blogging, done.

So, hopefully you'll see some new posts soon. We had a wonderful Christmas and then two days later, Miss Piper turned one! January has flown by, full of swim lessons, birthday parties, preschool, and family fun.

Don't give up on me yet!