The first window

Here are the guys with the first window going in. There was also an additional 6-7 guys there putting the A/C ducting in. That was cool to see.

Lilly's little mishap

For those of you who do not know. last week at church, Lilly fell when she was walking toward a piano bench. Luckily she did not hit her head but unluckily all of the force of the fall was directed on her teeth. I scooped her up and took her out of the room and looked down to examine her and, well, lets just say it wasn't pretty. Lots of blood and tears from her and I. She knocked two teeth out on top. She got a quick blessing and Gaylene and I were off to the emergency room. Josh missed all the fun, he was working a double. The emergency room sent her to a dentist that was on call(loved him). The dentist basically shoved the teeth back into place and bonded them together. They have stayed all week so it looks good. I must say that I have great friends who were here for me. Megan took over when I was overwhelmed right after it happened(and many other things), Lisa came and got my older kids, the next day, and Gaylene was the rock as she always is in scary situations. Our family is really blessed.

Progress while we were on vacation.....

Our house is coming along. I cant believe all the decisions that have to be made. But it is fun. Josh and I are grateful everyday for what we have.

Back View

Our wondeful builders got a lot done while we were in Disneyland. If anyone needs a builder, these are the guys you have to use. Great price, fast, and soooo nice. We love them!!!

The happiest place on earth

I love Disneyland and loved the fact that we kept it a secret from the kids that we were going. So Sunday after church we threw the kids in the Surburban and told them "Guess what, we are going to Disneyland!!!" We had a great time. But.... the first day my SD card wouldnt work and I lost all my pictures of Hawaii, So i cried and had to go to a photo shop at Disneyland to get a new card. I am sooooo bummed.

The moments you live for.....

Getting ready for the parade, my kids wanted to cuddle a little. So mommy got a picture.

Sulley...

Cayden does not like the spotlight like my other kids. So he was screaming behind the camera.

Wild Cats sing along........

O.K., this is where I started crying because my kids were chose to go up and participate in the High School Musical parade, their dream. Well Melodie's anyways.

Melodie and a friend

Everywhere we were Melodie made a new friend. The hotel swimming pool, in line to go on a ride and here in a bugs land.

Jedi Training Academy

Melodie and Avery were chosen out of the audience to participate in this fun Jedi training. They were so excited. Unfortunately my camera ran out of batteries when it was Avery's turn to fight Darth Mal. Dont you hate that.

Melodie the Jedi Knight!!

Nemo's underwater adventure

This was the coolest ride and worth the 45 min wait. No fast passes on this ride.

Big thunder mountain railroad

Cayden loved this ride.

The Castle

My kids were so excited about everything and that is what made it all worth it.

California Screamin'......

This ride, by far, was my kids favorite. This was their last ride. That is them in the last car.

A for Avery!!

This is a traditional picture we take everytime we come to Disneyland.

The House

Me and the boys in the second story playroom.

Front View

Three car garage with "the play room" above. The right side is the formal living room (my room) with the boys bedroom above.

The second story

Back View

Locks of Love

One of Melodie's goals was to grow her hair out and cut it and donate it to Locks of Love. It is a foundation that takes hair donations and makes wigs for kids with cancer. Melodie was so excited to do this. So a couple days ago we did it. I must say she looks so cute with her new do. Go Melodie!!