"Baby Tabitha"

This is the picture that change our lives, even if just for a short time. I sent this picture to Scott through a text message that said, "Not sure what to say..." The truth is I didn't. Things are not always easy in a house where two parents work and adding a new baby is quite a transition (something of which I am not fond of). Nevertheless, we were both excited and Scott came out of his office to be excited with me!

Our kids were so excited when we told them that we were expecting a new baby. Naomi was so excited that she named the baby "Tabitha." Any time there was mention of the baby, she always referred to it as "Baby Tabitha." Our only memory of this baby now that it's gone is the picture of our + pregnancy test. Oh and the exhaustion, soreness, the need to eat all the time. Just to name a few! Just a simple little memory of a baby that would of been loved and the hope of another "Baby Tabitha" (as Naomi says) in the future.

Hollywood Glasses

Naomi decided to come visit me in my class today because she needed her glasses to play outside! Couldn't help myself...she looked so cute!!

Snow Days...

We recently went to visit the snow up at Wrightwood Mountains. The girls and I lasted all of 10 minutes (maybe) and then spent some quality time in the car. Peyton and Scott were able to hang in a bit longer.

A couple of days later we were then blessed with snow at our home. I am so glad it snowed but am more thankful that it is all gone!! These were taken during the "happy...were getting along time." It went downhill from there. Snowballs started flying and that was the end.

Christmas 2010....

Our Family...

Our Boy Peyton...6 years old (almost 6 1/2 years)

Our Beautiful Isabella Joy...4 1/2 years old

Our Little Naomi Ruth...2 1/2 years old

Finally...an update after 5 months :o)

It's been a busy time for us this past few months. Not so much with vacationing or anything like that but with just life at home and not much time to sit at the computer... We did take our kids to the water park this summer and had lots of fun with that. Scott and I were able to get away for two nights in Lake Arrowhead for our 6th anniversary without any kids. And of course lots of park trips in the evening and lots of trips to McDonalds indoor playland (which is air conditioned)! I worked this summer as did Scott and that kept us busy as well.

We have also celebrated our daughter Isabella's 3rd birthday and our son Peyton's 5th birthday this summer as well. We did a super simple birthday bash behind our church in which the kids (and all kids invited) were able to bring their bikes to ride on or they could play on the playground. Someone made the cakes for us and we brought the ice cream. It was easy and fun!

Now it's fall time and Scott is off helping out the schools he works with and having fun doing it. He really enjoys serving them... :o) And I am eager to get my new classes for the fall. I have some new students as well as some that are returning. It's going to be a great school year for them. Peyton is starting Kindergarden at DCS on Tuesday and Isabella is moving to her 3 year old class. Naomi will contine to be with Grandma until she is closer to her 2 year old birthday.

Well, here are some pictures of a few things from summer...