If you think my hands are full, you should see my heart.--A
“Nothing is going to startle us more when we pass through the veil to the other side than to realize how well we know our Father and how familiar his face is to us.” President Benson

Sunday

Daddie Doctor and hairstylist!

All the kids needed a good haircut.
He is getting much better at letting daddy cut his hair.
People have wondered how much hair Noah and Deeken can actually grow, we never let it get very long. We may never know!
Micah only got a trim. She is wanting her hair to grow out to her waist. Poor things got my thin hair, so I don't know how long I will be able to handle it.

Friday

Noah's In-class Unbirthday!

Noah got the bummer deal of having a summer birthday, so it never gets celebrated in school. This year since we are moving, I asked his teacher if we could bring in treats and celbrate early. Noah is getting sung to here.
Enjoying his Twinkie!
Noah never fails at loving being the center of attention. He ATE it up. He was extra sweet to Micah while we were there, introducing her to his friends, inviting her to sit by him, and even running a quick errand for his teacher. It was really sweet!

Thursday

Survey & Etc.

So a while ago I conducted a survey to see what we should post as after we move from Oregon. Transitional Farr's and Farr MDs won, each with four votes. When I thought of doing Farr MDs, I thought MD for me would stand for Mother Daily(certainly worth a degree) and for John, well that is obvious. But some people would never know the background and may just think we were being really cocky. So I think for now we will go for Transitional Farrs,and I may re survey every one when we are on our way back to Utah.

Right now in our daily lives, we are just figuring out what the ligistics of moving for one year are. Car registration, health insurance, renting a house, schools for my kids...etc., and in between John is working hard on packing things up(I help a little here and there).

The fact that we really are moving is still setting in, and most days I can't believe it. Four years really can fly by so fast. It has made me take new perspective on my kids lives, and how they really don't stay little for long. I need to enjoy it more. Since I won't know anyone when we move to Spokane, I really want to focus on them becoming my very best friends. And indulging all of my child like behaviors. I'll have to let you know how that goes.

That is us for now. I hope all is well with my blogging pals. I really enjoy reading up on all of you. Take care, I'm sure I'll be checking in on you soon:)

Sunday

Beaverton Farmers Market

Oh how I am going to miss this. Oregon is so good at having farmers markets. The fruit, OH the Peaches.....YUMMY! The kids are eating flavored honey sticks.
This Farmer's market happens to be next to the fountains. The kids love it.
Just taking a break.
What good lookers!
Deeken was a little nervous. He didn't ever really get in the water, except with daddy's help.
For all those girls who cheered with me, this picture just totally made me feel like she was rallying in and ready to do a tumbling pass. She loves to dance, but I never really thought of her as the cheerleading type. I guess time will tell....but seriously there will be no pressure!
Isn't he so handsome? I love watching all my kids get tan and their blond hair turn WHITE!

Saturday

THANKS MOM AND DAD!

My parents are Amazing. First they come to visit us for my birthday, next take us to Disneyland, then in less than a week later they turn around and come watch our kids for a week. They have been amazing. The LOVE and support they give us is not recognized enough. My kids have a great time with them whenever they come and go through withdrawals when they go home. You were wonderful, we are so lucky to have you. I hope your Mother's day in bed brought back some memories of us kids doing the same. I am sure it might not have been as relaxing as if you were at home, but I know my kids loved getting to spend time with you. Thank you for LOVING us! We absolutely LOVE and appreciate you!

Friday

Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta May 8 - May 15
Brett worked so hard for four years, and he could have come and done it in no time in PV for free!
It was really fun to get a feel for the mexican culture!
Two pregnant women! One coughed the whole time, the other almost died from sun burn...I'll let you wonder.
Maybe we'll retire here...yeah, probably not.
A wonderful Mother's Day dinner made by our WONDERFUL husbands! It was really weird to be without my kids on Mother's Day. More relaxing, but kind of weird.
Beautiful Sunsets!
A little Volleyball to bring back the HS memories.
They had a great time together. I am glad Chelle and I get along so well, so that the four of us can always be life long friends.
John monkey-ing around after a fun zip line tour.
What we lived off. YUMMMMMM!
Two great people! We had a wonderful time together. Thanks for having us along!
After 7 years of never getting a trip alone...or hardly even a night. It was so wonderful just to get away and put our feet in the sand!
The Best part was just getting to relax and be with John!
i LOVE you baby!

Sea World!

Sea World May 1stCan you imagine meeting a shark with this size mouth. The cute little girl to Noah's right is Emma. She is the daughter of some old friends from Kaysville who now live in California.
The fun ride John and Noah were able to go on.
Feeding the dolphins!
Bat Rays!
Waiting for the Shamui show. They loved it! The trip was wonderful. It was such a nice to treat before we start our new adventure.