2012-2014

 Well, stopped blogging for a bit. Here's what's been happening...

August 2012...OV'bun'EN Yeap baby #3 is coming May 2013!!!

September 2012 - I am FINALLY an Auntie!!! Robby was born on 9/22/12. Tim and I were flying home from North Carolina from Robin and Chris' wedding so I got to meet my sweet boy when he was about 12 hours old. Most memorable moment geting to hold him finally.

 Mom and I went on a beautiful Womens' Retreat in Utah with the Crossing. I was throwing up constantly but, other than that it was a great time./

November 2012- Ella turned the big 5! She's always loved animals but, she especially liked horses this year. So she had a cowgirl birthday party! It was a blast! Her ponies name was

 

December 2012 - Since baby #3 is our last we decided to have a little fun with finding out babys gender. We had a dual gender reveal party with Robin and Chris! It was BLUE for the O'Briens and PINK for us!

April 2012- Mom and Ella threw the cutest Baby Sprinkle for me.

 May 2013

 

May 6, 2013 

 

Labor came quick and hard. But, I was ready, just not for pics, thank you!

 

Avry Jean made her entrance so quickly born 9:26 p.m. Weighing 6 pounds 9 ounces (Same weight as her big brother Noah)

May 18, 2013 Ella Graduates Preschool

           

June 12, 2013

It was time we had to say good bye to our Monkey. After having many seizures in his last few weeks his life with us had come to an end. We were very broken hearted but, also grateful for the many years he was in our family. See you in Heaven Malakai "Monk"

July 7, 2013 Noah turns 8!!! He had a Camping theme birthday party. It was so much fun, scavanger hunt, smores, whipped cream'd the birthday boy and then had some friend camp over for the night. Our first born is beyond anything we could ask for. Such a handsome, caring boy that loves his family and God so much!

August 14, 2013 My 33rd Birthday! Started off with a door bell ring at 9pm. I opened the door and there was a baby on my doorstep. I started screaming, it was Cade, Robin and Cole surprising me. It was such a Surprise and made my day! Then all my girlfriends met me for Chai at Holley's my favorite! So blessed to have these girls in my life.

September 2013 Roger and Jan came for a visit and he took our family photo. Our first with Avry. We are so lucky to have such a great photographer in the family. We got to spend time celebrating his 70th birthday also.

September 14, 2013 Welcome Ryder to our family! We all missed having monkey around so much. Especially these 2 so when we suprised them with a box wrapped in Christmas wrapping and they opened it to see him inside. They were sooo happy. We named him Ryder because Tim, Avry and I drove to Baker, California to get him. And we just kept saying he's such a good car rider. So it stuck.

October 2013 We love the fall. On this day we took the kids to Tule Springs Park where this kid lost his tooth with a peacock a few feet away from him. Such a great family day.

THis little Pumpkin But is too cute. Mommy and Avry have fun when the kids are at school. 

 

Fall 2013 Grizzlies aka Giants Little League Team. Way to go boys! Tim was head coach and Team Manager and these boys had a great season.

 

November 2013 Avry Jean's baby dedication at our church the Crossing. Love that she wore my old baptismal dress I wore 33yrs before and same as Ella wore in 2008.

 

November 12, 2013 Our little Artsy girl turns 6! She loves anything to do with crafts especially paint. So we had an Princess Peach Painting Party! All the kids got to paint and canvas. It was a lot of messy fun.

               
December 2013 Kids had their annual Church performance, they did so good. We sure enjoyed Avry's first Christmas also. She loves watching her doggy and her big brother and sister do everything.

Polar Express Night

Had our 1st annual Polar Express night at the new house. We had about 18 or so kids come over for hot cocoa, cookies and treats then headed up stairs with their pillows and sleeping bags for the movie. It was a little crazy at first but, soooo much fun. Kids were all having a blast together on the floor with their popcorn and pj's. Some left after the movie but we had 10 sleep over and all were up by 7am for green Christmas tree pancakes and sausages. They all had so much fun. Special thanks to the moms and dads that helped and Lisa for sleeping over and helping with the kiddos and breakfast the next morning. Next year is already being planned and we anticipate even more smiling faces for the special night of magic and fun of Christmas.

Disneyland on Ella's 4th Birthday

We had the BEST family vacation. Spent 2 days at Disneyland and Californina adventures. We had such a great time celebrating this sweet pea's 4th birthday. The morning of her big day we all had breakfast at Denny's and surprised her with a birthday treat and sang to her. Then we walked to disneyland she wore her Cinderella ears and Birthday shirt. We had such a memorable time. It rained a little the last day but, we had a blast. Which we thought would bum us out but, instead just a few drops kept all the locals from coming to the park I guess cause there were hardly any lines so we were able to ride all her favorites so many times. I don't ever remember experincing that before. I think we did its a small world 4x on her birthday. So much fun! Can't believe my boy rode on everything including Space Mountain and he loved it. FEARLESS kid! Truly a great trip with the whole group again.

Ella's 4th

We celebrated and had her party a week early. It was Pink and Princesses everywhere. She had a blast and wore her favorite white pretty dress. Can't belive 4 years has past since she joined our family and made it whole. She is the most beautiful girl ionside and out and makes us laugh so much. THe world is definetly brighter and sparkles more because of Ella Marie!

Family Pics 2011

Roger has been so kind to take our family picture for the 3rd year. We love when they visit each September. Just wish we could see them more often. It was fun though having them here for the week. We were also able to celebrate Roger's birthday with fajitas, wine and a 6layer chocolate cake. I have never seen anything like that cake in my life. Thanks Roger and Jan for your visit and for taking our pics another year. I really doubt we'd ever get these done if it weren't for you!

Yankee Meadow Camping Trip Labor Day

Tim and dad went up a day early to reserve us a great spot. Mom, kids and I left Saturday about 5am and got there about 9 or so. So we had all day to relax and go to the lake and fish. We had a great time no fish but, that didnt matter at all. It was so beautiful there weather was perfect during the day and it was pretty chilly at night but we kept warm by the campfire and made smores. Tim ate a SMAKIN (Noah named it) it was a roasted marshmellow wrapped in bacon. We had a great time although sleeping was a nightmare for most of us. Tim and I had a air matress that deflated and we were so uncomfortable all night. Mom and dad were miserable cause dad was apparently breathing weird. And Lisa had felt the rocks all night. It was all good and fun though. Can't complain a bit because it was just noce to be out of vegas and out of the 100 degree heat. Now we are all set for fall bring on the cooler temps, hot cocoa and holidays!

Ella's first day of Preschool

She was very excited to start preschool. The morning before the kids arrived she sat patiently on the stairs with her back pack. She has been a great helper getting the classroom all set up and putting everything in its place. Once her friends arrived she was pretty quiet at first and really cute cause she didnt know what to call me mommy, teacher or Miss Kandi. I love seeing her grow and learn with her classmates. We have a great group of kids and she is really excited every day we have preschool.