Just me and Lane!

Well, Lane and I are adjusting to being all by ourselves for 4 hours a day. The first couple of days we were pretty lonely, but this week I think Lane is really starting to enjoy having me all to himself. Since the girls were our first, having 2 kids from the start, I never knew what it was like to only have 1 kid. So I guess, it is my turn for 1/2 of the day. Lucky Lane!

Today, the moment Carter got on the bus, Lane said "Come on Mama, Let's go bye bye" so we walked to the park. He was such a ham, he kept saying "Take Picture, Cheese". He is such a poser. So here are some of the cuteness! (Kinda poor pictures, they were from my camera phone)

My little Laners is so much fun!

Donuts, Donuts and More Donuts!

Last night My Aunt Shirley, Cousin Jenny and I made homemade donuts. Aunt Shirley made the dough yesterday and then we all met at Jenny's house to made the final product. We made sugar, powdered sugar and maple bars. Not the healthiest things, but Boy, were they yummy.

Here is the dough all cut out and ready.

My job was to fry them. And here they are, Amazing! Krispy Kremes Watch out!
We made about 5 cookie sheets! Yummy!

I love Weddings!

On Sunday, We went to my Niece Stefaine's wedding. I always enjoy weddings. We had a little photo shoot which is always fun too. I didn't get any good shots of Stef in her wedding dress (I know, What was I thinking.)

This first picture is of Me with My 3 beautiful Sisters, Carole, Alysa and Lydia.

Then we added Lydia's 2 daughters, Bride Stef (already in her going away dress) and Sara. (I am not sure where, her other daughter, Molly was)
Here are all the little kiddos, (All but one, Sara's Caylie was sleeping). My little Lane was having a Mommy day, he didn't want to leave my arms, so that is why he is so mad. (Once again, I told you he is a newborn, teehee)
Sister Lydia and her daughter, Bride Stef. They all looked so beautiful!
And You know me, I always love to take a family photo.
Congrats Jon and Stef! We pray you have many many happy years! We love you!

Mutton Bustin!

On Saturday, we went to the Puyallup fair, Our biggest excitement was Mutton Bustin. Carter was our little hero. Here he is with Dad getting ready.

The first time he went he got a little scared, his sheep came out of the shoots backwards.
The second time, he did awesome! The goal is 6 seconds and He lasted 5.3 seconds. The cool thing is, if you lose a shoe on your ride, you get a gift certificate for a new pair of cowboy boots. And Carter lost a shoe. YA HOO!!
Here is Lane and Hailey watching the great show!
Good job Carter! You are a stud!

Happy 9th Anniversary Clint!

Clint and I are celebrating our 9th Anniversary today. We were married September 11, 1999. Since, as you all know, Clint is working nights, So this morning when I got up I had this beautiful treat on the counter.

I just thought I would share some pictures. This first picture is our engagement picture. I just can't get over how young we are, and of course how skinny we are too.

I can hardly remember our life when we were first married. We have been through so much. A month after we were married Clint got very sick, I was so blessed that he lived. I thank God everyday for allowing Clint to stay here with me and make our life together.

Our Wedding

And now 9 years later, We have 4 amazing kids, chubbier bellies, and tons of fun memories!
I love you a little more everyday! You are the great husband, You make me so happy!

Happy Anniversary!

I told you....

He is a newborn!

My little Buddy! Can't believe he started Kindergarden!

Today was Carter's big day, He started Kindergarten. I can't believe he is that old. He is pm kindergarten, so he got on the bus at 12, noon. He had his back pack on, ready to go at 11:30. He was so excited. Being his Mom, it is bitter, sweet, I kinda wished he was crying on my leg. I know that is not really what I want, but my selfish part thought it would be a little nice. He was just so adorable and so big!

It is exciting, Since Clint it still working nights, he got to see all the kids off to school on the first day.
Walking to the bus.
Carter and Lane waiting for the bus. Lane kept saying, "Mom, I go on bus", it was kinda sad for him too. He is gonna have Mommy to himself 4 hours a day, what will we do?
His smile was his whole face! Happy to start the next chapter of his life.
We love you Carter, You are the cutest kindergartner!

Can you help?

I just thought I would ask....My Mother in law, Sue Abenroth, is doing something really great! She is walking, for the first time, in The Breast Cancer 3-Day. It is the 60-mile walk over the course of three days. All the Net proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure , funding important breast cancer research.

All I am asking is for a little support as she takes this amazing journey in the fight against breast cancer! She has been working so hard preparing for this. She is almost to her goal in raising enough money. Every dollar counts. Thank you for your generosity.

Here is a link if you can help. You may need to copy and paste.

http://www.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/SeattleEvent?px=1656496&pg=personal&fr_id=1189&et=SILn_L7yEB6UxYpbNLVFug..&s_tafId=1394

Our Girls...First day of 2nd grade.

I just can't believe my little girls are already starting 2nd grade. I feel like I just brought home two bundles of pink from the hospital. Time really does go too fast. They of course were sooo excited. They are in separate classes for the first time. But we were so excited their classes our kinda together. Their teachers team teach together. So the girls can see each other if need be. I am sure this gives me more peace, then it does them. They think they are just fine, which I am sure they are.

We had a little photo shoot this morning. I thought they looked adorable. (They got their outfits from Aunt Erica)

Walking to the bus.
Getting on the bus. I must say it still makes my heart ache a little.
We hope and pray it is a healthy, safe and fun year!

The fun that ended the summer....

We ended our summer going camping in the Thomas Party Bus. We went to the Yakima area for friday and saturday night. And then stayed at a camp site in Naches for sunday night. We had a wonderful time. The kids played with all their cousins which is always great, rode bikes, and the biggest highlight, fished. It was very fun and relaxing.

Here is our Captain!

Our Newborn, enjoying the ride.
Is there anything better, when you see your kids love on each other. Lane was all about Carter. They just melted my heart watching them lay together.
The two manly fishermen. (Sorry about the poor picture, I was up on the bridge)
Clint
Lane had his fishing pole, but he would rather sit on the shore and throw rocks. Too cute.
All the kids enjoying the fire.
Just thought I would share, On Thursday we went to the water park one more time. We had a free coupon and we could not let it go to waste. It was kinda chilly, but the kids didn't care. I just loved this picture of Laners.


What a fun Summer! I feel like we really made the best of it. It was packed full! It will be hard to slow down. I just loved having all the kids home.:(