Florida Fun

We went to Florida last minute, and the reason changed once we arrived. Sometimes life is tough and doesn't go as planned. It was so hard to tell the kids, especially Emme, that things weren't what we thought. Instead of being sad and just coming home we decided to make a fun memory for us and the kids.

We spent a day at the beach, Sea World and Disney World. It wasn't a planned trip and so we didn't have much time. But we made the best of it and made a lot of memories...that will last a life time. I'm so grateful to have such a wonderful little family, and I can't wait for it to be completed with our last little one. :)

Getting a family picture with everyone look is near impossible, this is how most turn out

She could play at the beach all day long

Jelly Fist

Sea World. The kids loved the Orca and Dolphin shows

Ryder was in love with Rapunzel, he couldn't stop looking at her. It was so funny. 

While visiting Bell he couldn't stop looking at the candle stick

Dad was a good sport. The lines were SOOOO long, over an hour wait for almost everything. 

Emme was so brave and went on this with us. She had a love hate relationship. She said she loved it but didn't want to do it ever again! 

Ryder's kiss from Rapunzel

Keeping busy at the airport

His back pack was so heavy but he loved carrying it around. 

Building Our Family Through Adoption

We have been so blessed by adoption. We are forever grateful for Kayla and Danuelle for their love for Emme and Ryder and the that they allowed us to love them too. It is our greatest joy to be parents. We are hoping to add to our family again.

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Emme's 4 year book

Each year I put together a book to highlight the year for the kids. I try to have it done around their birthday. Here is Emme's book from when she turned 4! Enjoy! Just click the link and you can preview the book! I think to view it you have to have a shutterfly account. It is free, just sign up. I can't find any other way to share it. Sorry :(

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Halloween Fun

A Frozen Family...

Emme decided that we all needed to dress up this year. I put it off as long as possible as I really don't love dressing up. I could say that it is out of mine and Brandon's comfort zone...but what you will do for your littles. Emme decided she would be Elsa, Ryder Olaf, Me Anna and Brandon Kristoff.

For the most part it was pretty easy to purchase costumes, but you can't find a Kristoff costume anywhere. The only one we found was $799 dollars in England...a little out of the budget. So DYI I began. I am so grateful for Brandon's mom that helped me out it together. I think that it turned out pretty well.

We decided that if we were going to go all out we might as well get our pictures taken. Emme and Ryder loved it, and were so good while we had pictures taken. Here are a few of our favorites, we just can't wait until Halloween next week.

"Oh Gosh"

Ryder's personality has really come to life the last few weeks! He is starting to stream words together, asking lots of why questions, and he continues to explore all around him! Here are a few of his latest sayings...

"Oh gosh!" We can thank Papa Steve for that!
"Oh gamosh, Oh gamosh!" He was holding instructions of how to build a horse and kept holding it up saying it! Made me smile!
"Hello!" in the sweetest voice as his little feet pitter patter across the floor. He is often looking for someone when he wakes up from bed or a nap and wonders saying "hello!" until he finds someone!
"OW...OW..., I OK" Ryder falls a lot! He doesn't ever cry, just wipes his hands off and continues to go!

We sure love this crazy monster! He is always happy, full of energy and moving! His personality is so fun, we love him!

Park Fun

We go to the park often and I am always amazed at Ryder's coordination; yet, I am often too worried to take a picture or video anything. But today I did...he has been climbing things like this for months, but to me it is just crazy. He is only 22 months old...

I also love that he and Emme have become great little friends. They play so well together, laugh, run, chase, and occasionally pull each other down the slide! All in good fun, Ryder ended each time down with...more please!

It was a great day to be a mom!

Soccer Fun

Emme started soccer this year! Well, we can say she's not a natural player, but she is a natural friend and cheerleader! She loved cheering on her team and talking with her friends. She ran a lot and kicked a little! She always said it was fun and always wanted to go to practice and the games! I guess we can call that a success!

Ryder liked playing during the whole game. It's hard to see but he would dribble and kick the ball the entire time!

Emme's Team! The Colorado Rapids

Emme's Medal for playing...or being on the team!