This weeks projects

Is he not the cutest little bug ever... I just want to nibble on his nose and cute little cheeks. Since the weather was nice like two days this week... and snowing on the other days!... Ty and I were able to go for a walk. He was still bundled up... but loved every minute of being outside and in a stroller. I can't wait for this weather to make up it's mind and let us take walks every day.

Some fun projects I've been doing this week. My friend Amanda and got the idea to do these letters for all the seasons... I've only finished V-day so far..., family, and she did her girls names... aren't they so cute... and they have been so much fun to make and decorate.

Sylvie-Anne, Salem, & Silver Falls

I've spent this last week hanging out with my great friend Sylvie (friends from BYU-Hawaii)... she lives in Salem, OR while her husband attends Law School. She had a little baby girl... Leia... born the same day as Ty and we haven't been able to get together until now. The two kids had so much fun playing together... so did we.

Here we are at Silver Falls... it's so beautiful. The hike was a bit strenuous when you're caring an extra 20 lbs... and it even managed to rain and hail while we were making our way up the mountain... the kids were so great and didn't complain once.

You actually get to walk behind the falls... and get soaking wet... it's so fun.

Although it was a little cold... both Ty and Leia were toopers.

Of corse... we had to take a trip to the beach!

And here the two of them are having a blast in this awesome shopping cart... extremely hard to steer though. Ty would drive the wheel and Leia would look at him and put her hand on his shoulder... it was too cute.

People in the store kept asking if they were twins.

We had such a great time while we were there... the time went by way to fast. Ty's going to miss having a buddy to play with, eat with, and bath with. 

My new nephew!!

Samuel Thomas Garbett

My sister gave birth yesterday to a 10.8 lb baby... ouch... except that she ended up having to have a C-section. We are so happy that both mom and baby are happy and healthy. ... look at all his blond hair! What a little stud muffin.

Grandma's Day!

Last Friday Drew's mom took all nine grand kids to Discovery Gateway and the kids had a blast. I think Ty had more fun watching all the chaos of kids running everywhere, bright lights and fun noises. He really enjoyed playing in the ball area... except that he wanted to shove every ball into his mouth...yucky... I know. The kids got to do fun art projects and play all day. They have a wonderful grandma who loves to spend time with them. Thanks Grandma!!!

Grandma with all nine grand kids!!

Jaxon

Colton

Autumn

Ty playing in the balls.

Ty playing in the helicopter with Jaxon and Colton.

My new workspace and my new computer!

My new computer!! I've been saving up for this and finally last week I was able to get it. I've had so much fun with it and I love having my own computer. ...Drew works from home and is on the computer ALL day... so ... now I get to check blogs and digital scrape book during the day instead of early in the morning or late at night!!

A few weeks ago I found this amazing desk at Robert's Crafts... of all places... and I love it. You buy everything in separates... most all the pieces are cubes... and then they have the desk top and different shelves and accessories you can buy to go with it. I'm happiest when I'm organized or organizing... this desk keeps it all in order.

A Family Forever

What a perfect day. After fainalizing Ty's adoption on Monday we were able to take Ty to the temple this last Saturday and have him sealed to us for time and all eternity. From the moment Ty was brought into the sealing room he was just grinning from ear to ear. He made my heart melt. He lit up the room. He would look at Drew and then look at me... look at Drew and then look at me with his big beautiful brown eyes and I couldn't help but smile and cry at the same time. From the beginning I always knew he was mine.. ours... but after our experience at the temple there is such a comfort and peacing knowing that no matter what happens I'll be with Ty and Drew for eternity.

Our little Ty guy in his cute white suit. He looked like a little temple worker!! He was so good... not just good... he was so happy and smiley ALL day... even without his naps.... he must of know this was his day.

Here we are... our first pictures together as an eternal family!!! We are so blessed and so happy have this cute joyful spirit in our lives!!

Here is our family and friends we are missing a lot of people who attended the sealing but didn't stick around for pics. My parents drove out from Cali to attend. It was so wonderful to have everyone there with us and we appreciate everyones love and support on this special day.

This is Ty with Drew's sister Christina. We asked her to wear white with us and hold Ty in the temple. Ty loves his aunt Christina.

Here is Ty with his cousin Autumn. This was so fun for Autumn because she was adopted by Drew's brother and his wife six years ago... so they have a special bond... I have some funny stories about these two I'll have to share in another post.

Here are two of my greatest friends Nicki and Kelly, (Kristan should have been in this photo.. but she had to leave right away to get her little girl). I was roomates with all three in college and grew up with Kelly in Cali.... Kelly and her husband drove out here from Cali to attened the sealing... it was so awesome of them and so fun to have them here... although we need a few more days to shop!

Happy Easter!!

I haven't had this much fun on Easter since I was a kid! I actually got to fill Easter baskets, eggs and buy bunny ears for little Ty guy. My new twin sisters, Inna and Alina, came to stay with us for their spring break...so it's been so fun having them around. After going to church and diving into easter baskets we headed to grandma and grandpa Pearson's for an easter egg hunt, relay races, new toys, sword fights, candy, dinner, and family fun. It was such a beautiful day. I love this day...we get to eat candy, play games, and reflect more on the atonement of our Savior.