Update...

Well, some sad news after running for the Lewiston, Idaho store. Ryan was not picked for the store, but he did come in second place. I know to everyone reading this that sounds a little like "second place is firt last" but for Ryan that is still a lot to be proud of. The Lewiston store is probably one of the top 5 stores in the whole company and for Ryan to come in that close is huge considering there were 19 other people who ran for this store.

Yes we were bummed, but we believe that we didn't get picked for this store for a reason. Maybe we don't fully understand it right now, but once we get to where we are supposed to be according to God's plan everything will all make sense to us.

Nothing else is available right now, but hopefully soon there will be some more opportunities for us.

Thanks to everyone for all of the positive thoughts and we will keep you all posted for what is going on!

Fingers crossed...

For all who don't know...

Ryan has officially been "approved" to put in for his transfer. YAY!!! It's about time!

Well, since the good news there was a store opening in Lewiston, ID and we have decided to try to get the transer there. No it isn't home, but it is a lot closer to home than where we are now and we would be making a lot more money. This would be a really good for Ryan's career as well as for our family. This is something that we are very excited about and hope that everyone can be as excited as we are.

So in short, we ask that everyone think POSITIVE thoughts for us and maybe even say a few prayers as we are up against some big competition for this store....

Thank you in advance to everyone who is pulling for us!!! We love you all.

Fun times at the Utah State Fair

I seriously think that this trip to the fair was the most fun Ryan and I have ever had at the fair..even compared to when we were kids. Just to witness the pure joy and complete fun that Brookelynn was having was one of the greatest things ever!!! I wish that the day had never ended. We look forward to next year's fair for sure!!!!! Get ready...
Get set....
GO!
Hey, that was fun! Let's go again daddy!!!

( I think she said again, again, again to Ryan about 10 times and he took her down again every time!)
On some loopty loo roller coaster ride. She enjoyed this one too.
She didn't want to get off!
In the bounce house.

Brookelynn had soooo much fun. We really can't wait until next year when both girls can have fun!!!

Labor Day Storm

Over labor day weekend we were planning on going on a short camping trip, but as you can see, Mother Nature had different plans in mind!! But Ryan and Brookelynn still managed to find something positive with the negative...dancing in the rain!


Brooke may have been born in Utah, but she is a true Seattle girl at hear!!!

Fun Times....

We haven't really been up to much lately so these are just some random photos from home and at our friends house. Our little cowgirl!
Yes, Adyson is in the TOY stroller!!! This is how Brooke gets to "play" with her little sis. For now anyways!
Brooke can't wait for Ady to actually play with her!
Hangin' out in daddy's hat!
Mmmm. If I stay up late with mom I get a treat!!!
(She really did eat some of it too!)
Brooke is going through a phase where she gets out of her bed and sleeps on the floor. Not sure what that is all about, but this is how I found her when I checked on her one night. And no I did not leave her there!!!
" And I will hold the world ransom for One Million Dollars," said Dr. Evil.
Punk rocker in training!!!

What's been going on

My girls are growing soooo fast...hasn't anyone invented a machine yet to make the process go slower?????

Brookelynn is getting so mischevious, her vocabulary is growing daily, and she loves her sister more and more everyday.

She is to the stage now when she has been quiet for a long period of time I had better hurry and figure out what she is doing or getting into, as it is usually something she shouldn't be doing or getting into!!! We are coming up on those terrible two's pretty quickly, although if you could see some of her fits you might say that we are already there with her all out fall down, kicking and screaming.

Since our trip home to Washington in July she has started talking soooo much more. She has started using her manners, saying please and thank you, sometimes even your welcome! She is learning her shapes and colors too. It is just amazing how quickly her litte mind is gaining knowledge!

And as far as her sister goes, she just can't leave her alone for very long. Instead of coming to see me first when she wakes up she runs in and straight to her sisters bassinet to say "Hi" over and over again until she gets Ady to start waking up!!! She can't wait to play with her sister!! But I can!!!!

Since my last post Adyson has grown a lot and is starting to develop her personality!

She has always been a smiley girl, but she has the biggest smiles now and is on the verge of getting a giggle out. She is discovering her voice now too. She talks a lot...her favorite time to start talking lately has been at 5:30 in the morning...but I guess I can't complain...she sleeps through the night, and I would definately rather wake up to her talking than the stupid alarm clock!!!

We also just had her 2 month doctors appointment. I thought for sure that she was chubbier than Brookelynn was at 2 months old but I compared their stats and believe it or not they are almost identicle in size. Adyson was 23 inches long and 11 pounds 6.5 ounces. At 2 months old Brookelynn was 23.5 inches long and 11 pounds even!

Well that is all the updates I have for now...Hope everyone enjoys all the photos. Sorry everything is soo out of order and all over the place.

Random photos from August...

Like I said...These are very out of order...just trying to get them all up so you all can view them!!! Brookelynn playing with her cousin Juaquin. Look at how much hair that kid has?!?!?! Can't he share it with my girls???
Me and Ady before the fancy dinner at the meeting in Portland...It just wasn't the same without Brookelynn there.
I just absolutely LOVE her sleepy face!
Hanging out in the buff...well nearly buff..she had a diapy on. It was just soo hot in Washington she was more comfy and less whiney without clothes on!
Brookelynn and her cousin Claudia
Yes...Brooke if FILTHY DIRTY...OMG..Who thought that would ever happen?!?!?!?

This is what I found when I got out of the shower a few days ago....she had dumped out ALL of the browned flour and got it everywhere!!!! Look how innocent she looks.
Adyson and Mommy
Missing one...
Me and Ady
Ryan and Adyson before the fancy dinner...

Brookelynn playing with her sister! Mind you, Brookelynn would have NOTHING to do with this toy when she was a baby...
Cheeser!!!
Bathing beauty at the pool!
Water fun..
Our little hula honey!!

Random photos from July....

This picture makes me think of the Peanuts character that carries around his blanket with him all the time. I am not sure of his name, but that is the first thought that comes to mind when I see this photo!

Adyson snuggling with GG
Messy popsicle face!
And this is after being wiped down!!!
Brookelynn getting in some snuggle time with her great grandma.
This is pretty amazing considering it was only the second or third time she had seen her.
Brooke with her grandpa!
Adyson staring at her grandpa Chris.
Brooke and grandpa again...
My cheeseball!!!!

Adyson during the fireworks show at Sugarhouse Park. Didn't bother her at all, but I was trying to keep her ears covered because it was soo loud.
Love her sleepy face! Snuggling with her grandma!
Adyson LOVED Colleen. She just would stare at her and even flashed a few smiles. If you can't tell by her shirt, she is the amazing one who make my girls' tie-die onsies!!!
Brookelynn with her innocent look. I love it!
Adyson and her great grandma

Look at those baby blues!
Getting excited about the fireworks
Me and my bean
More excitement from the fireworks
I have to admit I was surprised with how much interest she had them for as loud as they were and as close as we were to them. I was nervous that she was going to freak out.

Crawling into her sister's bed. Good thing Ady wasn't in there.
Brooke and Cohen. These two play so well together. Hardly any fighting at all. It is such a treat to go and play with him and his little sister who is only 9 weeks younger than Brooke, Cecilia. (I hope I spelled her name right Kenz!?!?)
Having fun in the water at our friends house.
I was actually able to get this cute one of my handsome hubby!!!!
Little Ady Grace

Mom...we need to get more photos of you and the girls!!! Don't have many to post.