Long lost sister...

As sad as it sounds, it has been 4 years since I saw my little sister Gina. Something has been eating at me to see her so my other sister (April) and I hopped a plane and went to see her for the weekend. One thing I love about my sisters...all of them, is that no matter how much time goes by...once we are together, it's like going home. I couldn't count how many times I laughed so hard I thought I might pee my pants. I was so impressed with Gina as a mother. Her kids respect her and are truly great kids. She is a strong person. I admire her. I love my sister April too. She has the kind of laugh that makes life happy and fun. She's infectious. How I wish Joely could have been there too. And heck...David would have been great too...even if he is a boy. ;) My hope now is to see more of Gina. Make it happen Gina...and so will I. I love you!!

Hiking the gorge...

I absolutely love having the kids home for Summer. Today I took them on a hike. We live in such a beautiful area. You can't help but realize it when hiking through the Columbia river gorge. I will cry tears of sadness when school gets back in but for now we are enjoying every moment.

A few more from epic...

I had to add a few more photos from Epic. I have loved doing Epic relay every year, but this year was just amazing. It has to be the fact that we were all there cheering each other on nearly the entire time. I would be running and knew I could get through the next mile because my teammates would be there to offer me fresh water. To pour it on me if need me. To yell "Woohoo! Great job! You're doing awesome!" It made running absolutely wonderful. I wish they were there during my weekly runs here at home cheering me on. For now though, I will just count down the days until next year. Oh, and I'm kind of hoping that all us girls will still be rocking epic when we are 70 years old.

Happy Birthday, Christian...

My wonderful Christian turned 9 years old on June 29th. Two weeks before he was born I got impatient waiting for him to come and took castor oil. I never thought It would work taking it that early but a few hours later I was in labor. After my 70 year old Doctor scolded me for taking castor oil, he commended me right after Christian was born because his umbilical chord had a knot in it and Christian wasn't getting the nutrients he needed. Moms know best I guess. I have loved every minute of every day having this little guy in my life. We love you Christian.