vacation

we're back from a 10 day vacation down the west coast. It was a lot of fun, and I have lots of pictures. (here's one of the coolest from the OR coast)
Right now my super sister Jeanette and her 3 kids are visiting. We're real busy with projects (Jeanette could be a professional organizer!). I'll post later with picts from our trip, we've got Tillamook Cheese Factory, Oregon Coast, San Fransisco, Santa Cruz, Sacramento Temple...

with the right kind of music...

kids will clean!

That's right, today right after breakfast, (hence the jammies, and Paul who lost his pants) I turned on some music. Nothing too special, just one of the 30 or so mix cd's Chris has made. And sure enough my kids each grabbed a broom and started to sweep. And I think they had fun doing it!

Now I just need to figure out how to get them all upstairs so I can actually get the floor clean before my visiting teachers arrive!

4th of July Thompson Reunion

Here's some pics from our weekend with the Thompson clan. We had a blast and we're so glad everyone could make it (and fit in our home!). We ate, hiked, rode scooters, played ping pong, went to a museum and the beach. And yes, we got bored waiting for it to get dark, so we blew up some food (cupcakes, bananas, apples, watermelon, you name it)

Happy 4th!

look what I did

The haircut was going great until the buzzer started to die. "just put some oil on it" Chris says. I do, and then continue to cut his hair...without the guard on! I didn't even notice there was a problem until I saw his white skin under the blade. Woops!!

Looking 17 with the braces and the buzz, but I'll take him! He's actually being sustained as YM president on Sunday...I guess he'll fit right in!

a deer

in our backyard! Earlier today Dionne told me how deer ate her garden and I wondered if we had any around here...well I guess we do. It was so beautiful, and even looked up at the window where Anna & Everett were looking out at it. Of course by the time I found my camera, turned it on, and got to the window, all that was left was the behind. Maybe next time I'll get a better pic. See if you can find it!

On Sunday I was telling my brother how "it's like living in a cabin" here. It really is, maybe that's why I was so drawn to this home. You look out and it is so beautiful! I've always thought cabins were the best, and now I kind of live in one!

Our weekend

Well, it was Everett's (real) 7th birthday! We had a lot of fun with Grandma Judy & Grandpa Thompson! Here's some pictures from the weekend.

"Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad."

I've been blessed to have been raised by a great dad! He's always cared enough about my life to give me council and advice (especially in my teenage years). He's generous and kind and has a big heart. He has to with 12 children and 38 grandchildren! He's a good man, and I'm proud to say he's my dad!Here's the reason Chris is such a great dad...his dad! And he's a fun Grandpa too!What can I say, I'm so glad that Chris is my children's daddy. They LOVE him! Anna said the other night how silly daddy is, he always makes them laugh. He's good to take time every day for them, even if it's laying in the hammock! Everett really looks up to him, and I'm glad. Chris is an awesome man, a worthy priesthood holder, and the love of my life!

~Thanks Dads~!