Time Flies When You're Having Fun....

I can't believe how much has changed since I was a "regular blogger." Alex graduated high school, went onto bootcamp and tech school for the airforce. He is currently stationed at Misawa Airbase in Japan! A place he has wanted to visit since he was about 7 years old. Now he lives there. I miss him terribly, but I am so proud of him. He is off becoming the young man he is meant to be. I have faith in him <3 He has fallen in love over there and is engaged to a young woman named Ashley. She has a 3 and a half year old daughter named Adrianna. Alex loves them both! Looks like the start of maybe becoming a grandma?? : D

We'll see!

Spencer and Kory both graduated high school last spring. Spencer is no longer dating Tiffani. He dated a girl named Karlee for a few monthes but that was a horrid and scarring experience. I didn't know one person could hurt an entire family with her lies and betrayal. Devastation. Survival. All good things for life lessons!

Kory has moved back to Idaho. We miss him so much.

Spencer has completed basic training and is attending tech school in California! Our house feels so empty with them and all their friends gone....

Sabrina will be entering 4th grade in the fall. Can you believe that? Me either. She misses her brothers ALMOST as much as I miss them. She is a busy girl. She plays piano and LOVES gymnastics. She is a teenager in a younger body. This can be amazing and it can be really tiresome all at the same time : )

I am in limbo; waiting to see if and where I have a job this fall. Not the funnest place to be but God always provides. I figure he will show me what He wants me to do.

Looking a lot like I will be moving into the next phase of my life while still in this parenting phase. I might be a grandma real soon. Alex's fiancee' has a daughter. She is such a beauty. They want to start a family right away. We'll see what happens! I'm excited at all of these blessing God has brought into my life and continues to bring to me!

WOW! HAS IT REALLY BEEN THIS LONG?

I'm baaaccckk! Trying to de-tox myself from facebook. Here's where I will post pics and thoughts on my life... not always interesting but it's my world : ) Tomorrow I will upload a pile of pics and fill in the blanks. Ta-Ta for Now!

OVER A YEAR ALREADY??

Wow! I can't believe it's June of 2011! Darn facebook! Lot's has happened. Spencer and Kory graduated high school. Yeah boys! Alex has completed bootcamp for the airforce, tech school and is stationed at his first base location. Misawa Japan. Scary. He arrived there just a week or so before the big tsunami. Terrifying for us back here. He's fine. Better than fine actually! He's engaged! So excited for this stage in his life. Love to hear him happy.
Spencer left for airforce bootcamp right before Christmas. He completed that and has begun his tech school in California. He'll be there for quite awhile!
Now we are a family of just 3 in our home. Lot's of adjusting for all of us. Especially SAbrina. She misses her brothers desperately. I do too. Well, I think we all do to be honest. They are such fantastic young men. I'm very proud of them and the choices they are making.
School is out this week. Yeah! It's been a rough year overall. Ready for the rest!
I'll have to post some pics! Nice to be back. I must go read other's blogs that I have missed for this last year!

MISS BLOGGERS

Family pic at Alex's dinner. Alex and momma

Alex being sworn in.

Easter bunny treats I put together for my class kids.

Darn facebook has taken me away from the blogging world. I miss my comments back and forth from friends on my blog. I miss looking at all the amazing blogs out there. I need more time in the day : /

Alex left for bootcamp. He's about half way through now. So proud of him! Spencer and Kory graduate soon. Sabrina has been busy in all kinds of things, as usual. She performed in a talent show. She placed and gets to perform again. So much fun for her.

Spring break!! Yeah... so happy for the break.

POCKET SIZE DIGITAL CAMERA

For my birthday this year, mom and Jim bought me a pocket size kodak digital camera. I love it. I love to be able to take pics whenever. Mine and Krissy's camera is too expensive to take everywhere. I am so impressed with the quality of the pics. the ease of loading these onto the computer is fabulous!! So.... thank you thank you thank you mom and Jim : ) I'm very grateful and havin' fun..



Tiffany, Kristen, Me and Christine on Hat Day for Haiti!

Alex was bummin', over a girl I'm sure, and Sabrina snuggled him. she's really realizing how much she will miss her big bro. 3 more weeks until bootcamp!

Sabrina and mom self-portrait

Super Bowl Sunday, relaxing before the game. Alex with his 3 favorite girls; Sabrina, Dazey and Lila.

PRINCESS AND THE PEA 2-6-10

Sabrina had the pleasure of participating in the Missoula Children's Theatre Production again this year. She played a Dust Bunny. The cutest play! 2-6-1 0 here she is after the play.

Here's one of the director's.

Sabrina is front row, center. This is after the play picture opportunity.

The kids after auditions finding out rehearsal days.

one rose from each brother and mom-n-dad plus play book.

BOWLING AND GAME PLAYING FAMILY STYLE

I can't remember what this game is called but the boys stayed up until 4am playing this with Auntie and Jacob. It must be fun!

Dazey is our "puppy", 3 yrs old and Artemis is my sister's baby. Artemis is the little black and white gremlin, I mean puppy that my sister loves like a child. These two have a great time playing when they visit!

Here is some Family feud on the big screen. What a kick!

Krissy and jacob enjoying some bad for them bowling alley food!

Tiffani throwing the ball

Spencer doing his "spin"

Alex looking good while waiting his turn ;)

My husband, nearly a pro!

Kory competing with the big boys!

Spence and Kory talking about something they don't want mom to hear!

Krissy showing the boys how it's done! sister power

Jacob trying to follow up Krissy's moves......

Sabrina's friend, Addie came along.

Seriously, this was posed. He couldn't be sweeter to her and if he wasn't well, she's a redhead, need I say more????

Sabrina in her homemade tie dye shirt with Addie waiting their turn : )

Are you Smarter Than a 5th Grader? My 7 yr old daughter was the one to beat!! Go Beanie, Go Beanie!! WE had so much fun with Krissy and Jacob. It's always such a treat to have them come visit us.