My good friend let me borrow her sweet camera this morning, so I had a little fun with it. 

First Day of School 2011

Ah, the First Day of School...that just needs to be capitalized! I get just as excited as my kids as I remember how fun this time is! Owen and Avery were sweet to pose for Mom out in the back before we drove to school this morning. Owen is in 4th grade and Avery is in 1st this year.


Zack is a big 7th grader this year and just made the football team. He is very excited and has a great deal of energy to burn out on that field!

Avery's best friends and neighbors came over for a quick visit before school started. What a fun time!

No crying for me this year; I am enjoying each moment! :)

Avery is SeVeN!

Our amazingly talented neighbor made Avery's cake and she enjoyed having her friends over for a little party. What a fun day! I can't believe our baby is seven!

Owen's Teeth are Free At Last!

Well, not financially speaking...


...but braces are off at last!

Multnomah Falls, OR

We had the best time at Multnomah Falls in Oregon yesterday! We hiked up to the top of the falls and enjoyed one of our best family times together. Our kids were seriously awesome troopers and loved the view, the waterfall, the birds, bugs, and even a huge lizard we found. Times like these will last for a lifetime. Jay and I have decided that we will be taking detours like this WAY more often!

Jay's Birthday Song

Our awesome and talented nephew, Ethan, wrote and played this birthday song for Jeremy last night. Look out Justin Bieber...there's a new kid in town!

Happy Birthday Week!

Jeremy is always teasing me how I make such a big deal of birthdays...especially my own apparently! He loves to ask if he should take the month of my birthday off or if just the week will do.

So, this year for Jeremy's 36th birthday, we are celebrating A-L-L-L-L week starting today!

Thanks to our family in Vancouver for making him feel so special. I just can't express how much I LOVE this picture!

Happy Birthday Week, Jay! ;)