AURGHHHHHHH!!!!

So Sierra and I spent quite some time yesterday trying to upload a family picture for the cover of our blog.And everytime it turned out like this....too large. It didn't matter if I clicked the button to shrink the picture to fit or try a different picture in hopes it was just that picture. Nope, it still came out too large. It is frustrating and hopefully it soon will be fixed. But for now enjoy looking at Syd and Cole from the shoulders on down.
So a little of what we have been up too. cole is playing baseball this year for Gresham High. He had 3 pre-season games before spring break and one since. This week has been rained out until today. The sun is actually out and we are headed to Hood River for his game this afternoon.
Sierra has been busy with her studies and social life. OHHH to be 16 again. The fun the drama. She went to a birthday party last weekend and dressed up as a 1920's flapper girl. She looked so cute!!! sierra has also been a huge help with picking up her brother and sister from their practices. So many places to be at the same time it is a blessing to have her around to help out. :)
Maddy is playing tournament softball and they had their first pre-season tournament over spring break. Her first tournament is this weekend. Fingers crossed the weather cooperates. She is also running track for Clear Creek Middle School. She has her first meet tomorrow(Thursday) we are excited to see her run. She came home from the first day of track and said she was one of the fastest girls even out of the 7th and 8th graders. So we'll see.

Syd and Presley are busy with school and projects and have been so good about being dragged all over town for softball and baseball games.

Steven is very busy with work. We all pray that this company buy in is successful. His hours will increase, if that is even possible since he already puts in ridiculous amount of hours. But in the long term it should have benefits.

As for myself just keeping up with all of the kids activities and the normal house stuff and my service in the YW's keeps me busy.We have also been receiving blessing for taking meals to the hospital for dear family friends of ours, The Gledhill's. Our friend Jay had just been diagnosed with congenitive heart failure and began taking the meds to regulate it when he suffered a pretty severe stroke. After 23 days in ICU and a couple of long serious surgeries he is now in a specialty hospital on the long journey to recovery. He is doing amazing and we pray for a full recovery. His wife Natalie is a rock. She has been there 24/7 for him and has never given up hope. I admire Natalie so much. Even during this most trying time in her life she is still thinking of others and concerned for their well being. for example, being in the ICU for over 3 weeks she has seen many come and go and the families right along with them. As she sees their difficuly she is quick to go and extend a warm hand and offer assistance in anyway. Not only is her husband in the icu, they have a family business to still run. What a great example she is. We love the Gledhill family dearly and ask all to keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Until I find time again to upload a few photos and blog about them, farewell.