Conor's Graduation

Wow how time really flies!  Conor my first born graduated has officially graduated from It seems like yesterday we were in Klamath falls going to college and he was born.  He has made us so proud over the years.

It was surreal seeing him with his gown on

He met his best friend in the middle and Caleb pretended to give him a shot.  Both boys have type I diabetes.

They met in first grade and have been best friends ever since

Giving it another shot

I've taken quite the break from the blog.  I remember I used to hate it when other families I followed took long breaks and I never understood why they did.  Now I do, having a household of eight has pushed me to the limits.  We are just barely keeping our heads afloat with everything going on.  Over the last year since I stopped blogging we had our oldest child turn 18 and complete his senior year.  He is set to graduation in a couple days.  He plans on attending OSU next year.  Parker our next youngest enjoyed playing some club soccer and his symphonic band took 2nd at state.  He also got his permit!  Chase continue playing club soccer and wrestled.  He just completed his first year of middle school and loved it.  Zoe has been very busy competing at level 4 in gymnastics and dancing on two dance teams.  She has a recital coming up that she will perform in 7 different dances.  Hope and Yiyi attended preschool most of the year and really enjoyed it.  Hope tried dance again but didn't care for it and yiyi loved it once again and will be in the recital.  They both will start their last year of preschool in the fall.  This summer we will all venture to Hawaii for a much needed vacation and celebrate our 20th anniversary and Steve's 40th and Conor graduating.

I plan on trying to post once a week but we will have to see!

Gymnastics award ceremony

I know it's been awhile and it's been a good break for me as everything has been so crazy busy at our house.   This year Zoe competed in level 4 gymnastics.  She had a good season and today was the end of season party.  She is on to level 5/7 next year!

Day 2 Universal studios!

We had a great first time at Universal studios.  We had never been here before and decided to go this trip and I'm glad we did.  While the little girls couldn't ride much the older boys really enjoyed all of the rides.

Day 1 Magic Kingdom

So I'm months behind on blogging.  But wanted to get our Disney pictures on before I forget.  Day 1 we went to Magic Kingdom.  Our whole family was there, my parents, brother and his family and Conor brought a friend. We got there bright and early and walked on most of the rides in the morning.  Later on we had to wait longer.

All the cousins at the house before we left for the day

Buzz light year was first

Then this little girl gave me a bumpy ride

Worn out

Celebrating Zoe's 9th Birthday with a cake