Since my mom is busy running the household, I (Em) figured I would take over the blog. :) Since October, we've had a lot of things happen. The newest, cutest addition to our family is Ella. As the first grandbaby on our side, she is SPOILED! But she's just so cute we can't help ourselves! Mom got to fly out in November to see her, and they came out for Christmas. She's growing up way too fast, though.
We're going to be getting another addition to the family. Pat's engaged to Kirstie Pepers!! We can't wait til they get married on June 15th. He proposed on December 31st and, luckily for all of us, she said yes! He's working for JetBlue as a customer support person (ok. So I'm not sure what his exact title is...).
I'm planning my graduation trip and my last summer without responsibility! I'm going down to BYU in the fall. And though I haven't fully 'converted' to being a cougar fan, I've decided I won't take my Utah paraphernalia down to Provo. Hopefully I'll get my CNA license so I can get a job down there.
Liz got to go to Europe for her 16-year-old trip. None of us thought it was really fair, but Mom and Dad took her anyway. She loved going to Paris and London, and even got a caricature of her and Mom from a "real-live French artist!" She is still living life to the fullest, and loves playing any instrument she can get her hands on.
Anna's excited to finish her 7th grade year. She just got accepted into the yearbook staff and can hardly wait! She LOVES band and is getting to be as good as Liz on percussion. She still loves photography and keeps amazing us with all her fantastic pictures.
Becca is still ruling our house. She's so smart that we keep thinking she's much older than she really is. She loves reading, and she has gotten to be quite the little bookworm. I'm so proud. ;) She loves learning and currently has mosquito eggs in a bowl upstairs so she can watch them hatch (don't worry, it's covered).
Mom and Dad? Well, when they're not busy going from one kid's event to another's, doing yardwork, attending meetings, or trying to figure out schedules, they love to spend time with us and each other. I don't think they've had a day all to themselves in years, so hopefully they get one or two by the time we all move out...But we're so grateful to them both for always being there to support us and cheer us on.
We're going to be getting another addition to the family. Pat's engaged to Kirstie Pepers!! We can't wait til they get married on June 15th. He proposed on December 31st and, luckily for all of us, she said yes! He's working for JetBlue as a customer support person (ok. So I'm not sure what his exact title is...).
I'm planning my graduation trip and my last summer without responsibility! I'm going down to BYU in the fall. And though I haven't fully 'converted' to being a cougar fan, I've decided I won't take my Utah paraphernalia down to Provo. Hopefully I'll get my CNA license so I can get a job down there.
Liz got to go to Europe for her 16-year-old trip. None of us thought it was really fair, but Mom and Dad took her anyway. She loved going to Paris and London, and even got a caricature of her and Mom from a "real-live French artist!" She is still living life to the fullest, and loves playing any instrument she can get her hands on.
Anna's excited to finish her 7th grade year. She just got accepted into the yearbook staff and can hardly wait! She LOVES band and is getting to be as good as Liz on percussion. She still loves photography and keeps amazing us with all her fantastic pictures.
Becca is still ruling our house. She's so smart that we keep thinking she's much older than she really is. She loves reading, and she has gotten to be quite the little bookworm. I'm so proud. ;) She loves learning and currently has mosquito eggs in a bowl upstairs so she can watch them hatch (don't worry, it's covered).
Mom and Dad? Well, when they're not busy going from one kid's event to another's, doing yardwork, attending meetings, or trying to figure out schedules, they love to spend time with us and each other. I don't think they've had a day all to themselves in years, so hopefully they get one or two by the time we all move out...But we're so grateful to them both for always being there to support us and cheer us on.
 |
| Liz the Artist |
 |
| I found the pickle this year!! |
 |
| Family Pics |
 |
| Ella awake at 1 in the morning! But isn't she adorable? |
 |
| Dad, Becca, and Laila on the roof. |
 |
| We got to go to Disneyland with Dad's side for Christmas. |
 |
| Becca did Darrin's hair when they came out... |
 |
| This is the only picture of Pat and Kirstie that I can find... Aren't they cute? |
