A Decade Ago........

WOW! Over a decade has past and it seems a lifetime too. I loved looking over this blog and smiling at the memories. In the few posts that were posted then, four of our cherished loved ones have passed, including our devoted and much loved father and husband Shawn. He is missed every day. It's the strangest thing to lose a husband and a father. We had plans, lots of them. I don't even know where to tuck those away yet. I never saw myself without Shawn, even though there were many days I may have thought that I could, that can just be marriage sometimes. Shawn passed away at really pivotal moments in our family. The triplets turned double digits exactly 1 month after he passed. Hayden graduated 2 months later and Holden became a teenager. None of these things were supposed to happen without him. We all know bad stories happen, we just never think it will be your story. Well the kids have grown. They seem to be doing well. They miss him. They have to deal with crazy, over stressed mom, but we get by. We have the best friends and community anyone could ask for. If you are reading this blog, then you likely know that I was diagnosed with a large brain tumor a few months after Shawn passed away. After several skull based surgeries (nice talk for brain surgeries) and radiation in Seattle, the kids and I settled in for our new reality once again. We wouldn't have made it through anything without so many wonderful people surrounding us with love and care. The kids and I are now starting a new adventure. We are moving back to Idaho. I say back for me as I was born in Caldwell and Shawn was from Coeur d'Alene so Idaho is strong in our blood. I think resurrecting this blog is my way of healing and dealing with the stress. It wasn't planned. Tonight I found myself a complete mess, once again, as I tried to pack and get ready for the big move. I don't know what triggered it, but something reminded me of this blog (I like to think it was Shawn). I was so happy to see that it still existed and had a wonderful time going through all the memories. Tears, smiles and laughter. We had a great run!

Since Forever.............

OK-Not sure if anyone even reads this anymore since it has been forever since I posted. The creation of Facebook has taken over my power to share pictures and info with family and friends!


Everything is chucking along here as the triplets are almost 2 years old and the rest of the family continues to age faster then I care too. Hayden turned 10 this weekend. I now have 2 children in thier double digits. Thank Goodness I still look 20!!!! HEHEHE!!! Ok-I'll take 30 since that isn't even that close.



Updates:



Tristen is playing for the Arctic Lions Tier II hockey team. He travels to ANC alot and we went to Phoenix for a tournament. It was awesome as I got to see Nicki's family and then headed to Cancun with Shawn for a few days, all alone!!!! Tristen got to have a bunch of family come and see him play that never would of got to see a game in Alaska so it was a special treat to him.







Hayden just turned 10 and played in his first out of town tournament this weekend. Can't say it went well but we had a lot of fun!!!! He continues to thrive at playing hockey and is just an all around great kid.


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Holden is loving pre-school and so is his momma. He really needs the break away from the triplets! He has grown so much this year and is cracking us up all the time. Just to share..... Set the scene: Holdy fell asleep in the car on the way to Aunt Carmens. Dad put him on Uncle Marty's bed and took of his pants to put on a pull-up. Some time during hte night Holdy woke up and was ticked he was in Uncle Marty's bed so he came in and got into our bed. The next morning he walks into Marty's room, throws on the lights, and demands to know................ Holdy, "Marty, WHERE ARE MY PANTS!?!?" Uncle Marty (throws blanket over his head), "Oh Gosh, I don't Know where your pants are kid." Holdy (puts his hands on his hips and yells) "Marty, I HAD pants on when I went to bed!" Mom is sitting outside the door laughing hysterically at Holdy interogating a sleepy Uncle Marty on where his pants were. Holdy also started hockey this year and is an Ice Puppy.



Ciana-as we were warned has turned into the Queen of the house. As sweet as she is she is also the boss and will let everyone know it. She tries to mother the boys and unfortunately they let her get away with a lot of it which does not help the cause. She does have a way of lighting up all her brothers eyes and knows she is very loved.



Camden continues to be a true character. he is a Daddy's boy through and through and LOVES SPORTS! You will not find Camden without a hockey stick, basketball or football. And he has the uncanny way of knowing exactley how to use each piece of equipment. Him and Colten play hockey all around the house and Camden can even dribble the basketball down a hall. As for his spiral on hte football, well I can say with certainty that it is quite good as it has hit me in the face numerous times!



Colten is as sweet as ever. he has a zest for life that can't be duplicated. He thinks everthing is great-even as he is crying on the floor right now. Every now nad then it will be completely quiet and then all of the sudden this infectious laugh will fill the house and you know it is Colten. He appears to love hockey just as much as Camden and the two of them still play all day.

Our Soccer Champ

Hayden's Team took First AGAIN! This team just rocks!!!!!!!!

Some outdoor fun

Of course we had to fight Ciana off the 4-wheeler and ditto with Hayden on the motorcycle. Camden was content to play in the grass and Colten, well Colten was just everywhere.

Dirty Babies.... Happy Babies....

Playing in a tiny mud hole that they found. Ahh! Life is good.

How do you eat an Oreo Cookie?

Camden is the biter kind. Nice simple bites. Enjoying the cookie one bite at a time!

Colten......... Well we should all know that Colten went for the doozie! Entire cookie shoved in his mouth as far as possible! When it would all fit the slimy remnants were smothered all over his face as he continued to try to shove it all in! Definitely my Little Cookie Monster!

Ciana is the savoring type. She pulled it apart and slowly enjoyed eating all the filling before munching the cookie!

All in all a very successful OREA testing!

A simple hat... A simple pleasure... Happy Fourth!

Yes I know!!

OK-So I have not been updating and am due for a few new pics but I have just been LOVING life and my family! I started selling Arbonne-a botanically based product that I have used for 4 yrs-last month and it is just taking off! I love it! I am having a blast and what better excuse for a babysitter then a party with friends that is labeled WORK?? LOL! Just got my first check and it was AWESOME! Very excited that I may have found my niche for me and my family!!!

My Tiny Dancer

My daughter is a walker!!!!! The boys are still being pretty lazy. Camden is the closest but Colten shows no interest in even assisted walking! Another Holden on my hands!

Life is so GOOD!

Can I just say that I am in a very happy place right now? We had a great vacation! We will be paying for it forever but it was so much fun! I have posted a ton of photos on Facebook so I will skip the million here except for a few for your enjoyment!

Ciana 11 Months

What could I possibly say that the pictures don't?

Camden 11 Months

Camden was a little distracted. Hmmm....I wonder by whom???

Colten at 11 Months

We just got these photos back from Kim Lowry who came over and donted ehr time to take the babies pictures for us! Here are some of my FAVORITES of Colten.