Life is All About Family: February 2012

Sweet cousins and life

For three weeks in January our cute little niece Gianna and her mom Jenny (Mike's sister) came to stay with us. These two girls got a lot of bonding time and were so much fun to watch interact together.

Life has been hard the last month and a half. I wish that their trip up to visit had been for fun reasons, but sadly it was to help out with Mike's mom who's suffering from dementia. This has been such a sad, overwhelming situation to see unfold.

I'm so thankful for our children. They are the one part of our lives that we can always see hope in, when dealing with the circle of life can feel like too much at times.

Belated 14th Birthday Post

I know, this post is really, really late. Emily turned 14 on December 4th and has reminded me a number of times that I had never done her birthday post.

It was a clear day here in Washington so we decided to go as a family to see Zoo Lights in Tacoma.

I can't believe that Emily is getting so grown up. She still is an excellent student and is going on her third year in a row of a 4.0. She has her life pretty planned out already and hopes to go to UW medical school to become an OBGYN. She is also hoping to marry an Eric Dane look alike. Should be fun to see where life takes this sweet girl.

Emily is an excellent helper with Kendall and we appreciate all of her help. Along with being a sweet girl most of the time, Emily can sometimes have a little bit of a teenage attitude. I hope that doesn't stick around long because it can drive this mom a little bonkers. I guess no one can be perfect, right?!? Over all, she's just a wonderful girl who has a heart of gold and is a good friend. We love you Emily! Happy 14th birthday!