Lissa's visit

Lissa, Clara and Charlie came to visit over the Fourth of July and we had so much fun. 

We went to Santa Monica, multiple beaches (Santa Monica, Torrey Pines, Solana, and La Jolla Coves), Legoland, and had a ladies night. 

Fabulous times with our best of friends. I just wish we could see each other more. 

Smith wedding

September 15, 2013 

Chris' sponsor (from USAFA) family's daughter, Caitlyn, got married in Newport Beach, CA on a beautiful yacht. 

We had a great time and are so very grateful that we were able to share their day with them. 

The Smiths are such wonderful and kind people and we have been blessed to know them. 

Del Mar

We went to Del Mar this weekend to enjoy a street fair and have a family breakfast at one of our favorite restaurants. It was a nice Sunday together. Our life has been overwhelming and stressful and this day/morning was just what the doctor ordered. 

Wordless Wednesday

He is FIVE...

and we have the proof that it was a great celebration!

Ohio Jan/Feb 2012

After our six days in the sun we headed north to Ohio. The kids and I spent 8 full days there  (7 in G-town and 1 in Columbus) and Chris stayed 3. It was really wonderful getting "home". I finally got to meet my nephew and see my mom and step-dad's new house. It is beautiful!!! Just. Beautiful.

Plus, we spent quality time with lots of family and old friends, ate way too much (I think I see a pattern here), and I helped out with farm chores and I absolutely. loved. every. second of it.

The kicker of the trip was that I didn't stress out A. BIT. about being ANYWHERE. That is a new thing for me because I typically worry about who we need to see, who we haven't seen, who wants to see us and where I need to run every day of our trip. Don't get me wrong, I still missed seeing people and I truly missed (as in my heart misses them) seeing them but I can't do it all... And that is okay! Life is busy for everyone. I don't expect people to stop living just because I am in town and I hope that they understand we do our best and that traveling all over the country with young children and living on the other side of the country has some down sides...

 I know... HELMET! Please. 

 Kendra and her adorable little Wesley. 

 Not exactly the best picture of me but those babies sure are cute!! 

 My SIL (to be) and Nora

 My nephew Logan Wyatt and his very proud big cousin

 Mom's crew. 

 Mom and Michael

Those eyes... 

**p.s. I have more pictures to include here (specifically of Great Aunt Irene) but they're on a different computer so I will upload them later. Also, Babe- could you send me your pictures. I would like some of you guys. Thanks! 

Girl Gone Wild

My greatest blessing

My little family is such a blessing. I can not imagine my life with out them. Thankful for everyone of them.

how you have grown

Wilson: October 2008

October 2009

 October 2010

October 2011

Nora: October 2011

Mommy Photo Shoot

We just got home from a nice walk to the beach where we had a picnic and I took 146 pictures of the kids...
These are my favorites. Straight from the camera.

That would be humus on her face. :) 

I tried to get everyone, but it is not as easy as it used to be...