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Lys's Owie!!!!!

She couldn't even go to Costa Rica and not get hurt!!!!!!!

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A little piece of Lys's Heaven

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There are still tons more,

but I will end with this one today. I'm glad she had fun......but who wouldn't miss this????? Love ya lys! I hope you all enjoy just this little glimps of her trip! Love ya all, TJ

it keeps going

and more and more.......

And more.....

Lots of Pictures

here are just a few pics (out of about 800) that lys has from her trip. I will keep adding new ones! if you want to know the specifics, get ahold of her!

Father's Day

I just thought I would post a few thoughts about the amazing men in mine and my kids' lives. First, My dad. My dad is the most amazing, thoughtful, inspiring, generous, loving, caring, (i could go on and on) man. He has taught us life lessons that will continue forever. Through his trials, he has always maintained his love for us and our heavenly father. He knows that this is just a small portion of eterinity. I love you more than anything dad, and I wouldn't trade any of the Wed. lunches and paper reading for anything!
Next, My 2nd Dad, (Dougs dad)I couldn't do it without him. He is there to help me no matter what! When Doug is gone he always makes sure daily that I am ok. He would do anything for me and the kids, and I love him so much for that. He sometimes wonders if I have it all together (Which I normally don't) but he steps in and helps whenever I need him.
Last (but most important) Doug, the love of my life. I can never thank him enough for what he does for me. He accepted the fact that if we were together he would be instant dad to 2 more children, he never questioned it and he has been such a wonderful dad to them. He has been there through everything, good times, bad times, fun times, not so fun times. He is a one-of-a-kind dad. He loves his kids more than anything in the world. He would sacrifice anything for them, (and has many times). He is not only a father to all of them, but most importantly he is DAD to all of them. You would never know when he is wihth the kids that any of them aren't his "biological" kids. I love you Doug. You make my life complete and full. I look forward to eternity with you and the kids. I love being your wife, and watching you be such a wonderful dad. Happy father's day to all of you, love always, Tam

Back from Costa Rica

Yep, you read right! Lys is home safe. She had an absolute blast! She got to do so many fun things that most kids will never get to do. I will post later about all of the fun stuff that she got to do. She did dye her bangs purple for the trip (those are the pics included!) We are going to develop her film, so then I can post pics. We missed her so much and we are so glad she had fun, but boy we are glad that she is home safe and sound. She is still lovable lys that talks and talks and talks! I'll write more soon! Love ya all, TJ

This is the difference in size with FAITH

Pups

Here they are with hair cuts!

Fire Season!

I forgot to add in the last post how proud of Doug I am! He went to fire school and has now passed the big test to be an engine boss. He is way excited. I am excited for him, but I still don't like Fire Season. I worry so much about him and miss him so much. I know it is something that he loves so I guess I am in for many more years of Fire Season!!!!! Love you all, TJ

Catching Up!

Sorry I haven't updated for awhile, busy busy busy!!!! Well, the puppies are now 6 weeks old. They will be going to their new homes on next Thursday. All but little "Faith". We aren't sure when she will be going to Iowa! She is so tiny and still really doesn't like to eat. i know that sis will bottle feed her if that's what it takes!!! She is going to be so spoiled. Well, for the fantastic five that I am in charge of: Lys is so excited for Costa Rica, I wonder if we will ever get to her focus on anything else!!! She dyed her hair (bangs) purple for the trip! Meg is up for a couple days, or maybe longer, she hasn't decided. I love it when she comes to visit. The boys are enjoying summer, but are already bored!!! What will I do about that? I have lots of cleaning, but they don't seem to want to do that! And Dax, well, he is in 7th heaven. His dad came home from fire school yesterday, and he thinks that he is the luckiest person in the world. He is taking me to Kung foo panda tonight! I love being a mom and getting to share in the most wonderful times of their lives! I will post more pics soon. Love ya all TJ