Our Story....
I’m a very blessed mother of two amazing children: Brooklyn and Evan. Brooklyn will be five in April, and she has seemed to obtain all the qualities that I wanted her to have and then some. She is independent, imaginative, athletic, energetic, and downright “sassy”. Whether it’s putting her hands on her hips or yelling some made up song throughout the house or store, my parents just smile with joy to know that I have received exactly what I deserve. As for our new little one, Evan, who was born on January 27th, he brings a new kind of excitement to our home. He’s quite the character and represents everything “boy” that I haven’t yet experienced. He hates his diaper changed, getting dressed, and going to long without food, pretty much anything that makes him just a little uncomfortable. He is making his competitive mark in this family with a fight, as well as making his mom feel like a new parent all over again.
I have been very blessed over the years. I married a wonderful man named Greg, who possesses all the good qualities I don’t have. He challenges me everyday to be a better person, he is my best friend. The past few years have been filled with many sacrifices as I was trying to complete the nursing program, and after lots of hard work in June 2008, I finally graduated nursing school and began working as a critical care nurse in the Rogue Valley. Just as we thought of recovering from a life of chaos, my husband was offered a job in Washington, and off we went to embark on a new adventure.
As I look back at all we have accomplished, I’m proud of the sacrifices my family has made to enrich our lives. For now I’m enjoying staying home with the kiddos and treasuring every minute because I know that it won’t last forever. I feel thankful everyday for the family and friends in my life, and this year I look forward to developing new roots in a new town.
Enchanted Forest!!!
After much contemplation, we decided to go camping last minute with the Vetters' for Memorial Day. Due to being a popular camping weekend, Mindy found a KOA in Salem available for us to go to. After lots of comments and hesitation from me, we decided it would be fun. We could enjoy being outside as well as we could take the kiddos to the Enchanted Forest, which the Vetter boys loved so much. I have to say that the Salem KOA was surprisingly enjoyable. Not as great as the pond, which we missed so much, but are eagerly looking forward to camping there for the 4th of July, but it was still nice. The weather was great, the pool was warm, and the Enchanted Forest provided hours of great entertainment. Evan did wonderful on his first camping adventure. Thanks to Mindy and Doug who switched a few nights of RV sleeping for tent fun. Our backs are much appreciative. It was a relaxing weekend, but next time we'll be making sure to have a lot of firewood, so us girls' drinking won't be interrupted with a search for branches and fallen limbs in utter darkness. (Who knew green wood doesn't burn well) The things you learn while roughing it. HA HA.
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