ALREADY FIVE...

the time has gone so fast. We love having Josh in our family. He is so funny and is always cracking us up.

He is smart, and full of energy. He is also so sweet and kind.

To celebrate his big day we went to Disneyland of course

It was Shea's first trip of many more to come.

We also did a small Birthday for him at Chuck E Cheese.

He loves Bakugan Balls.

Happy Birthday Joshey...We Love you!!!!!

Keep making us laugh!!!

HALLOWEEN 2009...

has been a most anticipated event. I have been asked every day for a few months now if today was the day. Anika even helped by making countdown chains for her younger siblings to help. Well the day has come and gone and it did not disappoint. The kids had a wonderful time.

This picture was the day before with all 7 of the grandkids on my side.

On Joe's side there are 17 grandkids and I do not group photos of that too often,

The transformation for Halloween Night!!

I loved carving these small pumpkins...so easy and Anika did her own this year!!

We went to Trunk or Treat before Trick or Treating.

Josh was very concerned about his fingers because they were stuck...too funny.

Our sweet Zebra. She was so good and slept through a lot of it.

Now it will be on to the next question of the day...

How many days until Christmas?

We love the Holidays!!!

PUMPKIN CITY...

Halloween is never complete without a trip there.

We picked a perfect day to go with beautiful fall weather and two little cousins who we adore.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

DOGGY PILE...

REALITY CHECK...

She has gone back to Minnesota.

I am GRATEFUL for every moment that she was here. My children adore her. She sees something that needs to be done and does it. She is the best cook I know and spoils us with yummy food during her stay.

She is fun to spend time with and talk too.

I miss her already and luckily she will be back in a month.


10 days old.

Thank you for everything Mom!

OUR FAMILY IS...

COMPLETE.

She has arrived.

SHEA SOPHIA

September 28th 2009

7lbs 12 oz - 19 1/2"

She is Healthy, Beautiful and we Love and Adore her.

WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED!!!

I HAVE BEEN WAITING....

For what has felt like forever for this little girl to come. I somehow figured that bringing child #5 into this world would mean she would need to be a little early and save me a few days of pain. Well my due date has now come and gone. We gave her an eviction notice today to say that she is to be out by tomorrow :)

We can not wait to meet her!!!

What will make tomorrow an extra special Birthday is

that she will share it with her Grandma.

Happy Birthday Mom!!!!!