Well, that just about sums it up. It's about time I do a lot of things, beginning with a post. It seems as though things have been so busy, yet nothing has been accomplished. Summer is almost over, which doesn't hardly seem possible. It's strange to think that Cole will not be going back to teaching this fall. The reality of it has really hit home to me lately. But life goes on, prayers are not always answered how we want, and blessings come in hidden ways.
Brynlee begins all day kindergarten this year. I've waited for this, yet now feel as though our bubble of safety is being crowded by the realities of life. The older she gets the more her differences are apparent. As a parent, I can no longer be her protector from others or the challenges that life holds for her. It tears me up to think that others will not look at her as the perfect angel that I see. I know that she will be teased, hurt and ridiculed and I almost cannot bear it. Trust in the Lord I know, but my heart still aches. Every stage of this journey is difficult.
Haivyn will be three in October. Three. That is so crazy to think about. She is so independent and must do things her own way. She loves her thumb and her "lalie", but must have the two together. One is not without the other. We tried to break her of this but I quit. I suppose I'm holding on to the slightest bit of infancy that is left. She is my snuggle-bug, and loves her sister. I hope this never changes.
Since it has been so long, I will post a little bit of what we have been up to.
Brynlee begins all day kindergarten this year. I've waited for this, yet now feel as though our bubble of safety is being crowded by the realities of life. The older she gets the more her differences are apparent. As a parent, I can no longer be her protector from others or the challenges that life holds for her. It tears me up to think that others will not look at her as the perfect angel that I see. I know that she will be teased, hurt and ridiculed and I almost cannot bear it. Trust in the Lord I know, but my heart still aches. Every stage of this journey is difficult.
Haivyn will be three in October. Three. That is so crazy to think about. She is so independent and must do things her own way. She loves her thumb and her "lalie", but must have the two together. One is not without the other. We tried to break her of this but I quit. I suppose I'm holding on to the slightest bit of infancy that is left. She is my snuggle-bug, and loves her sister. I hope this never changes.
Since it has been so long, I will post a little bit of what we have been up to.
After school got out in May, we went camping. We had fun fishing and hiking.
The beginning of June my parents came over and we went four-wheeling down Eagle Canyon.
June 29th Cole turned 28. Holy cow, we're pushing 30. Yikes!
July 4th fun!
Haivyn was not so into the parade!
All the kids lined up.
Constance Marie Anderson
On July 10th we loaded up with my parents on a trip to Washington. We stopped half way in Idaho and arrived on Saturday. My brother Ladd blessed his baby Constance. She is such a beautiful baby. We stayed there until Tuesday then headed to Vancouver, WA to stay with Brian's kids while him and Liz went with my parents on vacation to Canada. We had such a good time.
Ladd is an Engineer. He is the project manager for this wind farm in Washington. They sure are huge!!!
Multnomah Falls and Bonneville Dam.
The kids loved watching the fish swim up the fish ladder.
In Astoria at the Meritime Museum
Wells loved playing in the sand
At Seaside playing in the beach
We stayed at this Oceanfront hotel at Cannon Beach. This is from our hotel window. Jill was pretty excited.
At the Tillamook Cheese Factory. I'm not going to lie, I thought this was much cooler than the kids did.
I wish these pictures could have captured all the fun we had. We all rode up together and I can honestly say that it was a blast. There wasn't one moment that was long or unenjoyable. It was fun to have nothing to do but enjoy one another, laugh, joke and have a good time. Life is good, we have been so blessed.
Until the next adventure.... Hopefully it's soon!
7 comments:
Im so glad to hear that you guys are alive and well. It has been awhile, but anyway, when are we getting together for a playdate or dinner or something? Give me a call. Love you guys.
What a blessing it is to have family to hang out with and your children to grow up loving.
My friend try not to worry about your angel going into all day kindergarten they will love and support her. Our children have a way of drawing good people to them. Stay positive.
it looks like you had a blast on your vacation--that is what it's all about--you said it perfectly when you said it was nice to have nothing to do that you enjoyed every minute!! I think we all need more moments like that!!!
I think transitions are harder on us than our kids with WS. They are really, really difficult emotionally sometimes. I am freaked about kindergarten a year in advance but know Erik will be fine.
Fun peeking in on you.
P.S. I'm in Oregon and think the cheese factory is heaven on earth!
Looks like you guys have had a fun summer. I am thinking we need to go up north and see Washington. From your pictures it looks beautiful!!
Jan- I love the pics- as you can tell I have slacked off just a bit. All Kayley talks about is her cousins and going to the beach (we finally made it out there this past Monday). We are so excited to come home in a couple of weeks. Thanks again for staying with the kids- let us know when you want to come and play again!
Do you realize those are the Rocks from Goonies!!!!!
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