mothers day 2014

mothers day was fabulous . . there was sun, adventure, and family. we spent the day celebrating my sweet niece Bridget's 11th Birthday at Oaks Park! 

first year of volleyball

emery and lucia played their first season of volleyball and I coached their team.  they loved the balls they chose, having their own water bottles and the girls on their team! it was a short season and we learned a little about volleyball.  they think they are "real players!" it was fun and interesting to coach the girls for the first time:)

millers. . bloomsday. .basketball . . the best!

we had the most wonderful weekend.  the miller family came to portland for a long weekend and it was magical.  the boys went to spokane and had their own adventures.  kinkade ran bloomsday and broke his record by a minute.  keagan traveled with the degenharts to yakima to compete in a basketball tournament with the warriors.  the boys squeezed in some friend time too and of course a visit to Dr. Grummons to get bottom braces on.  They even flew on their first solo flight home and did great!

more april. . .

some more highlights from april. . is it really May already!

emery's go-to spring outfit

we loved having the England family here! 

emery broke her toe and slept a lot! 

movies in the guest room 

spring hikes 

fro yo dates with cousins

more sleeping

niki and alex came for their spring break and we spent the afternoon at the zoo

home work at the counter

more cotton candy limeade

easter 2014

easter was beautiful and really hard. we had both sides of our family at our new home which was wonderful.  but we missed our church more than ever.  grammy came over early to fill our home with decorations, laughter, numerous easter activities and simply holiday joy!