Lindsay had a great time visiting Grandma and Grandpa Wallace. She was so good for me. She just enjoyed having open space to explore. She also loved when Grandma and Mommy took her for a walk around the church. She loved letting Grandpa rock her to sleep and she loved it when Grandma would play hide and seek and peek a boo with her. She loved seeing Grandma walk through the door after work.
As for me I enjoyed spending precious time with my parents. I am so blessed that I could be there to help out in a time of need. I enjoyed being able to help my Dad with his IV's.
I have realized for years how important they are to me. I regret not realizing this earlier in my life... I regret my kids not living closer to both of their grandparents.... I look back and see how significant my grandparents were in my life. I saw them usually monthly. If I had Grandparents day at school they were there. On Christmas we would make stops at both Grandparents and see them and our cousins. As well as many other holidays, or significant events. School programs, choir concerts, sports, church recognitons.... They were there! Thank you to my parents for living close enough to make all that possible. And to my grandparents for always doing your best to make us feel important.
We moved away from all our family over 8 years ago now. And we are ready to be back closer to them. Can you tell? Rick has been loking for a job in the Boise area for months. He would like to stay with his company. So we have been praying for an oppritunity. I know if it is Gods will than a way will be provided for us. (I just hope he hurrays) just kidding.

look I am a big girl

This pics were taken on April 1st. She had just gotten to the point where she was figuring out how to crawl a foot or two.... But she would pull herself up to stnad next to things (while holding onto them) She thought she was SO big. The last few weeks she has come ALONG ways.... she crawls all over the place, she pulls herself upto stand by anything. She also started giving kisses, but only if you are very very lucky! She used to give just Mommy kisses but lately Dad has been able to bribe her into giving her a kiss or two. :) It is so easy to see the blessings my Heaven Father has given me when I have family to look at each and every day. What a blessing!

Spring Break FUN with the Hollis family

Mandi and her boys came and stayed with us for part of their Spring Break. We had a great time. (though we missed Justin) It really made us miss all of our great friends in Northern Idaho. We have lots of great memories of some great laughs with them, and great times.


While they were here we went to the Oregon Zoo
My favorite part of the zoo is the MONKEYS. And Ilove the elephants too (mostly because of the baby elephant though) She is adorable!

This is us taking the Hollis fam on the MAX (the public transportation train) for their first time. It was pretty educational, huh Mandi???

Chilling at the Park, literally CHILLING at the park.

Ashlynn Basketball

This year AShlynn wanted to play Basketball, it was her first time ever playing. I think she enjoyed it. She had a great coach and a great team. She is wearing the pink pants, and her number is 7.

I am going to be posting many pictures the next week or two trying to catch up... I guess it is like my journal in more ways than I realized. I do this with my journal too. (I go months without writing any, and then I play catch up. BUT these pics are from last night. I was so glad I caught her making this face when I had my camera.

Boys ice fishing

Everytime I think of ice fishing I think of the movie Grumpy old men or grumpier old men starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Mattau. (Rick wanted to go Ice fishing with my Dad. It was something he had never done. ) He thought maybe Jason would enjoy going too, so My Dad, Josh, Rick and Jason all went Ice fishing... I know Rick enjoyed it, but Jason probably wont be dong that again. :)

Valentines Dinner and Concert

We really enjoyed watching Jason's concert. They did a really cute job with it. The seating was all assigned and when they sat you each had little place settings, then you had a waiter come and ask if you want "white or red" it took me a second to realize the waiter was asking if I want white grape sparking cider or cranberry. :) It was really cute.


This is Jason and some of his buddies singing.
This is Jason and Sadie singing, this was the closing song. This is Jason's "girlfreind" she seemed like a very sweet girl and we enjoyed getting to sit by her parents and get to know them.

Sorry for the fuzzy picture.

Sweet dreams

First Grandpa enjoyed putting Lindsay to sleep ....

And then Lindsay repaid the favor by putting Grandpa to sleep.....

Grandpa's girl

One tired cowgirl

Lindsay loves her bouncer horse that some friends in the ward gave us. One day I turned around and looked at her and this is what I saw......