Showing posts with label Friends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Friends. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Memorial Day Weekend

We had a fabulous weekend! We went to the Miami Whitewater Forest in Ohio with our friends the Olsens. It was extremely humid, but that didn't stop us from havin' fun. We had a BBQ...

Discovered more flowers...
Played a little croquet.Zach hung out with his girlfriend in boy fashion, tantalizing and teasing her. She showed him who's boss. :)

Oh, wow, did these kids have energy!

This picture was taken by Ms. K Olsen, age 5. Not bad!

We got cooled off just a bit after the BBQ.

Or maybe more than a bit.

Then we had a little chocolate on the way home. Notice how it's on his foot too. :) Good times!
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Thursday, April 23, 2009

Easter Sunday

We had Easter basket fun that morning, then headed to Ohio to see the blessing of cute baby Mckenzie, the Walling's new addition!

The wind was a bit fierce, but that didn't stop the kids from playing outside. Who can resist dandelions and green grass to frolic in? We can't wait for the day when we have our own yard. (Hmm, have I said that before?)

These kids were exhausted after all that fun. Their faces show it all.
Notice: After seeing these pictures I noticed how badly we'd buckled them in and fixed the twisted carseats. :)

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Fun fun fun fun (say that three times fast!)

Last weekend we watched Aubrey and Zach's good friends, Kylee and Makayla, while their parents went out on the town. When these four kids get together, life is never dull! We're so sad the Olsens are moving--no longer Kentuckians, but Ohioans I guess. :) At least they'll still live within a half hour from us!

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Staying Afloat

Lately I feel like giving up. I'm tired of everything. I know I've had a bad attitude--it's mostly because I get sick of trials. God gives me trials to grow, but a lot of times they're so hard for me that I get stubborn and stop trusting in Him. The kids seem to be fighting more than ever these days. I've found myself short tempered because of it. I've been too busy, and am learning to say no...anyway. It's to the point where I don't even want to talk about it.

As of yesterday, I'm trying to read my scriptures (yet again) and sincerely pray for strength. I seem to always fall in this rut where I think I can do things myself, but then end up failing miserably after trying. If I just let Him, God helps me more than I ever could on my own.

That's why this blog's been neglected. Let's liven things up a bit!

Kyle and Aaron (BYU-I friends) stayed at our place last weekend while they auditioned at CCM. It was Kyle's birthday that weekend so we had to celebrate!

Doug's aunt and uncle stopped by on their way home from serving a mission in Canada.

We had dinner and dancing. It was so fun to see them.


What more do you need: a purse, sunglasses and Diet Dr. Pepper?

We like to kiss each other on our way down the stairs to our apt.

A cold Sunday walk.

These two make me smile.

She's already a little "mommy."

Getting ready to fight.

Albert the kitty and blankie are Zach's favorites. And his pink chair. Poor boy, stuck with pink accessories. :)

Thursday, September 11, 2008

A day out

We went to Brown County State Park in Indiana last weekend with our friends, the Olsens. We were going to camp with them, but since Doug's always crazy busy with composing and getting ready for doctorate applications, we just went for the day. It was SO beautiful and SO fun!

On the 2 hour drive there, Zach conked out--his mouth kept falling down further and further. It was hilarious, I tell you.

Aubrey, on the other hand, was content dancing to the Olympic theme. She's been obsessed with it ever since we heard it over and over during the Olympics...and now, we keep hearing it over and over. And over. It's in my head all day long.
It's blurry but kind of a cool shot, don'tcha think?

I had to take a picture.

Some gorgeous scenery

Hiking trails
A hammock the Olsens had set up at their camp site--the kids loved it!

The tire swing was a hit with Kylee and Aubrey.

Zach trying to grab the camera

There were fun shops there and so much to do! Thanks for inviting us, Brian and Becky!