Not Much Makes ME Happier...

Then When John calls at 9am from work and says he doesn't have to work today! He is on his way home!So we decided to take advantage of the 70 degree weather and headed to Multonomah Falls.

The hike is only a mile, but up hill that can get to be a lot. John did have to carry Micah and Deeken part of the way. I felt like sticking my stomach out further so that people would know I was carrying one too:)

It was a feat, but we did make it to the top. This is looking down form where the waterfall starts.

We had a great time together, I was so proud of us for going all the way. We will be sad to leave these beautiful falls behind when we move, I am glad I get to take my family with me!

We Are So EXCITED...

It's a Girl!The boys will no longer out number us!

Josie Mae is on her way!

(I will try to scan some of the ultra-sound pics and post them soon.)

Micah's First Pony Tail!

Micah has wanted a ponytail for so long. When she cut her bangs about this time last year, we butcher'd her hair, and there wasn't much hope for a ponytail. But after Morgan Veek recently came for a visit and had one(a long beautiful one) Micah wanted to try it .

She was very happy even if it didn't stay in too long. Now let me remind you at this point, because I know her pony doesn't look that awesome, I had four older brothers, no sisters...which translates to not learning very well how to do Girls hair, or even my own for those who have known me when I was younger. This has been a work in process. Micah is patient with me, and I really am so happy that I have such a wonderful girl to learn on.

I love you Micah!

Tomorrow we will learn if I will have another little girl to torture with my stylish hair techniques!

A week with my Parents...

Went by too fast.There were books to be read.

Matches to be made.

Pictures to be taken.

When we colored eggs, Deeken thought they were for eating.

Dye'n the eggs was a lot more fun with Grandma and Papa here.

When Deeken discovered the eggs didn't taste so good, Papa and him retreated and watched Elmo.

This is Deeken swiping one of Noah's eggs. I am so glad Noah was so good natured about it.

On Saturday morning, Deeken enjoyed eating the candy, while Micah and Noah looked for eggs.

The SPRING bunny did leave a lot of eggs all over our upstairs.

Posing for the usually pretend, " act like you hug all the time" picture!

Outside egg hunting at our friends huge farm was a lot of fun.

No rain, but still wanting to cuddle with Daddy to keep out the cold.

The kids opened fun packages from Grandma and Grandpa Farr. They always do the cutest things that the kids love.

We had our good friends the Veeks over to visit. The kids had a blast, Sierra and I mostly sat around feeling sick.

We fed the ducks!

And just totally vegged out!

We miss them already and can't wait to see them in Disneyland.

Jim Gaffigan On Holidays

I get so sick of the way the world takes our religious holidays and makes them so worldly. This guy is hilarious! My friend had it on her blog. Seriously if you need a good laugh check this out.

Jim Gaffigan

Happy Birthday Amy Noelle!

I very rarely post on this blog, I just get to enjoy looking at it thanks to the work of my wonderful wife! I have truly been blessed with an amazing woman to be my partner through this life and throughout eternity. Amy, thank you for all of your hard work, dedication, faith, perseverance, hope and love. Thank you for the continual sacrifices you make on a daily basis to be my love and support, and to hold the sacred title of mommy for three and a half little ones who adore you!. Thanks for having another pregnant birthday, in order to bring another beautiful baby into our family. I am grateful for your willingness to follow me to Oregon, and now to Washington before returning to Utah. I have been impressed with your ability to make friends, to learn new cities, to be resourceful and to thrive. In your 28 years you have accomplished much and have so much to be proud of. I don't have much in the way of gifts to offer you on your birthday celebration, but I can give you my heart, tried and true, committed to you. I can give you my promise of continued love and effort, my undying friendship, my willingness to talk late into the night about whatever you want, my pledge to be the best dad I can be, and an endless pursuit of worthiness. I can give you the promise of more laughs, more prayers, more tears, and more joy. And, I guess I can throw in a few back rubs, foot massages, and home-made Orange Julius' as well. Thanks for being my wife, my friend, my love, my best. I hope you have a great birthday! With love, Your John Boy

And The WINNER is...

Sacred Heart in Spokane, Washington

and

The University of Utah in Salt Lake City Utah

We are Excited and sad to be leaving Oregon. We don't know exactly what the Lord has planned for us, but we can't wait for our upcoming adventure.

More to come soon!

PS My parents did not get it, and finally at dinner I said, "I can't believe that you think I am this fat all the time!" THEY GOT IT! They are very excited for our 4th child and can't wait to see it and all our kids more often when we move to UTAH!