ChristmasTree Hunting Dec. 2009

Tree hunting is fun but I wish we would have been long horn sheep hunting!  One of our favorite parts of the Lewiston/Clarkston region.

How cute, Roc and Emma think they get a say in what tree we get, when we all know that that is Stacie's job!

Look at the enthusiasm gleaming from Stacie's face.

How cute, Roc thinks he gets to cut the tree down, when we all know that that is Ryan's Job (or required obligations as he like to call it).

Emma and Roc having too much fun!

Another successful trip to the woods to get the family Christmas Tree.  Tree hunting is always a fun opportunity to spend time together and to accomplish something as a family.   Besides, the ride up to the woods gives the kids time to think about all the toys that they want for Christmas and start preparing a list to ensure that they get what they want!

Halloween 2009

Yes, that's right Stacie bought a costume for Odie (and I can't prove it but I think that Ryan ate his candy).

Halloween of 2009, Roc continues his obsession with super heroes, choosing to be Wolverine and Emma chose to be Tinker Bell.  Like always they made a hall of candy but their favorite part is the opportunity to dress up and show off to friends and family.  It also gives us the opportunity to open up our minds and to see the world through the eyes of the children reminding us of what it was like to use our imagination.
 

Emma's Spring Dance Recital 2009

Emma continues to learn and grow with each dance recital.  This was her second dance recital, giving her the opportunity to learn another style of dance.  It is fun to see her up there with her friends having a good time and showing off the hard work that each of them has put in to learning the routine.  If you asked her I think her favorite part was either the rose that she got from Grandma Lynn or the cookie and juice that she got after it was over (I know that the cookie and juice was Roc's favorite part!).

Easter 2009

As you can see, as the kids got a better understanding of Easter, and as they got older and faster it was more difficult to take a good photo (I am mostly confident that the blurriness had nothing to do with operator error!). 

Easter 2009 was celebrated in LaGrande Oregon at Grandpa and Grandma house with Scott, Raini, Portia and possibly Ryver.  I know that everyone had a great time especially Ryan who took the opportunity to do some golfing with Scott.

Man's Best Friend Feb. 2009



An instant bound/alliance was formed between Odie and Roc!

Odie was a great addition to our family, bring great entertainment and joy to the children.  He was sold to us as a choodle but was later discovered that he was probably more likely a rat terrier mix (with more emphasis placed on rat), I really didn't matter to use he was a beloved member of the family who did not care for Ryan at all.  Unfortunately he was not able to make the long journey on the move to Medford Oregon in 2011, but he was able to find another loving family to join.

Roc's 4th Birthday 2009

Roc and his birthday cake, as you might be able to guess, Roc is big into super heros!

Roc surrounded by friends and family to celebrate his birthday.

Emma's winter dance recital 2009

I can't believe how young she looks.  This is her first recital.  We were blessed with Emma being able to do dance.  The teacher was her physical therapist and made the dance according to the abilities of the girls.  It was great because the girls would never have been able to take dance if it wasn't for the dance company allowing them to make a special class.  It was amazing to see Emma come alive in a whole new way when she was dancing.