Vanished, The Lost Colony

Well, the boys finally convinced me to do a show with them....and it was so much fun! Now, don't get me wrong,  I didn't have any speaking parts or anything.  We had a blast!

Friends don't let friends do yard work alone!

Friends who come and help you do things like haul mulch (and a lot of it) are just plain awesome!

O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A

Jaxon was recently in the production of Oklahoma with HPCT.  I think this may have been his favorite show yet!  It was full of amazing talent!  Knuckle-head broke his finger exiting the stage at the end of Saturdays show but....the show must go on and he sure did!  He performed that show and the Sunday show before going to urgent care on Monday and then to an orthopedic surgeon on Tuesday.  Way to go mom, right ;).

The princess turns 4!

I know I say it for all of my kids birthdays but I just can't believe Jossalyn is 4!  It seems like only yesterday when we got that phone call that our daughter was waiting for us in Miami!  Joss brings sunshine to the rainiest of days.  She can brighten any room with her contagious laugh and "wise beyond years" sayings!  Happy Birthday baby girl!  We love you so much!

Happy New Year!

Jaxon originally asked to have a party for New Year's Eve.  We were going to let him until he was invited to LCC's youth event.  I was all about having a big ole blow out.....but the thought of not having to start the year off cleaning up after 20+ kids sounded even better!  

We had 2 rounds of fun on New Years Eve.  The Phillips fam came over early and hung out then later the Turmennes came over while the big boys were at church.  We had a great night hanging out with our friends!  As you can see, Joss was the only one who wasn't awake to ring in the New Year!  

2014 has been fantabulous.  I can't believe it is over!  We did so much this year from plays to baseball to vacations and so on!  I look forward to what 2015 will bring for our family!  

Colossians 3:15-17

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

Happy Birthday to us!

Mom and I always go shopping on my birthday!  I know many people say, "why don't you sleep in?  Get breakfast in bed?"  Well,  I certainly could....BUT I enjoy shopping with mom.  Plus, while I'm gone, Daddy-O and the kids clean up the mess from Christmas day.  It's a win-win situation people!  

Aww, I got a puppy for my birthday!  Meet Bella!  And yes, I knew I was getting her ;)

Daddy-O had a laid back birthday as well.  We were able to get out for a little while that evening.  Unfortunately the circumstances weren't the best but we made the most of it!  We got yummy take out (Nana and Poppi's treat) and took it home and hung out with the fam!

We are so blessed!

Merry Christmas!!!!

Family is so important.  We love to be with family all throughout the year but there's just something special about being with family at Christmas time.  In years past it has been rather....stressful to say the least in finding the time (and energy) to get to all the places we need to get and see all the people we need to see.  The past few years have been low key and just....nice.  We spread out the visits or shortened them and it is so nice and much more enjoyable.  

Christmas was so much fun this year.  Each of the kids got some sort of ride on toy.  It's hilarious to watch Joss drive her jeep up and down the road.  The boys ride their skate boards or the Ezy-rollers.  I even got a cruiser!!  Yay me!  Daddy-O got a record player.  I did good with that one ;).  I can't believe 2014 is almost over!  I guess time flies when you're having fun!!

Oh, one more pic I almost forgot to share!  The kids got their Christmas present from my parents a little early this year.  It's something they will be able to enjoy for years to come!

How cool is that?!  As much time as they are spending out there now, I am sure I will have a super hard time getting them inside when the weather is nice!