"I don't know why you say goodbye, i say hello"

well, this is it.

the last blog post for a while.

i enter the mtc this wednesday.

am i excited?

yes.

am i nervous?

yes.

will i survive?

yes.

this past week my family was in town.

it was so fun to be together one last time before i left.

and it was fun to have them there to hear my talk.

most important, it was wonderful to go through the temple as a family.

is this goodbye? i suppose it is for now.

but don't worry.

i will be back.

quality time

what do you do when your mom is gone to europe for two weeks

and its just you and your dad?

well, you spend some good quality time together.

we went to beautiful palouse falls.

and then we went camping

and did some fishing while we were there...

and yes - we both caught a fish!!

on our ride home, we passed several old barns.

check out the cool fence that surrounds this one!

lions and tigers and bears... oh my!!

this last weekend, we decided to go to the zoo.

don't worry, i was definably happier than this guy.

sometimes, i just like to sun bathe and snooze.

and other days, i just want to strut my stuff.

i love to explore.

and i like to look pretty.

and someday, my name will be on this tree.

you can count on it.

InDiAnA

for those of you out there who actually like to keep up with my blog,

this has probably been long awaited.

your patience is finally about to be rewarded.

here is a summary of what i have been doing this last month.

my favorite kids in the whole world! thanks for an awesome month!

here is the cutest ever baby boy!

william (aka) will (aka) george

thanks to my awesome idea - we tie dyed shirts for our fhe activity!

and everyone had a blast!

i taught ivin how to make a paper hat. and then of course i had to make some for the twins.

ivin is the cowboy surrounded by pirates. =)

one saturday i took all of the kids to wonderlab

(a mini version of the pacific science center).

it was a fun adventure!

the girls on easter sunday!

we went to the zoo and had a fun day!

josh got a hold of a camera, and wanted to take a picture of the giraffes.

cute!

just wanted everyone to see the fact that we saw a turtle.

not just any turtle. an australian turtle!

...what a day for a day dream...

today i have been dreaming.
dreaming of...

italy
washington
california
oregon
australia

almost time for me to hit the road again.
am i ready to leave indiana?
good question.

but one thing is certain.
i am ready to travel again!

just another rainy day

this weekend has been full of surprises, and rain.

rain, lightening and thunder.
tornado warnings.
yes please.

but it is spring, so could we get a break

and get some sunshine?

everything is turning pretty and green.
flowers are starting to bloom.
and the bumble bees are coming out.

we have been very busy this weekend, despite the rain.
making easter nests, dying eggs, eating candy.
could it get any better?

spending easter with little kids is the best.
their faces light up
they eat waay to much candy
and have so much fun.
i even got to join in the easter egg hunt!

happy easter....
happy spring.........
happy rainy weather!

WeLcOmE to the world BaBy BoY!!

as many know by now, my sister has had her baby!
he is two weeks old today and as cute as ever!
his name is william - but goes by will.
(i secretly still call him george...=)

he is your typical baby boy.
eats. sleeps. cries.
but loves to be held.
when he is awake and happy,
it is the most precious thing in the world.

he will now sometimes take a pacifier.
and is great at taking baths.
he knows exactly when his momma leaves the house,
and knows to cry so that i will pick him up.

the kids all love him.
they get excited when he waves.
and they even help throw away dirty diapers!

basically, what i'm trying to say is...
welcome to the world baby boy!
you are adorable and we all love you!