Family Fun!!!

The four of us were enjoying a late morning game of Fibber. This was a fun Christmas gift that someone left under the Christmas tree. The more you fib the bigger your nose becomes and Pinocchio has nothing to do with it. Here are a view photos of our day.

Happy 6th Birthday Jordyn

We Love you so much!!

Future WNBA Star

Jordyn is really good at playing basketball and loves the game, though tough she is still a princess.

Helping BlowThe Leaves

The reason we have children has finally come to fruition. India decided to go outside with her dad and help blow the leaves it was a joyous moment for us all.
Peace Love and Blessings!!

Linwood Sara India and Jordyn

Backyard Fun!!

Linwood was spinning the girls on our swing in the backyard. We are enjoying a late fall with temps in the 70s and 80s. Our roses are still blooming and are simply gorgeous. Our first Thanksgiving dinner will be served here in our home and you are all welcome.
Peace Love and Blessings!!

Linwood Sara India and Jordyn

Play with your children

Linwood was washing the car with the girls and they had an idea. Dad asked them to fill it up and go get your mother then fun we have has no limits. He doesn't normally squeal like this but this is an exception.

Linwood Sara India and Jordyn

School pictures October 2014

     

As we all know the girls are learning at the same school this year and both of them are excelling which is a blessing. The other morning Linwood was praying with the girls on the way to school. He was giving God thanks and in the process he thanked God for the hairs on our heads that He has numbered. India started laughing with a belly aching laugh, Jordyn gave her the eye as to ask what are you laughing at, Indiia responded by saying "he thanked God for the hair on his head and he doesn't have any hair". Jordyn then replied to her by saying "yes he does and you should see all the hair he has under his arms. India is now reading chapter books and is a student of God's Word which makes us proud parents. Jordyn will be 6 years old soon and she is counting down the weeks with excitement. We had to modify her list of invitees to her party after she had a list of over 25 little people attending. She seems to be fine with the shortened list with plans to enjoy her Frozen theme birthday party. We have been having a ladies bible study in our home on Thursday nights and this ministry is growing and has truly been a blessing from God. We Love You!!
Peace Love and Blessing!!
Linwood, Sara India and Jordyn

First Day of Kindergarten and 2nd Grade

Yesterday was the first day of school and the girls were ready! Thankfully both Linwood and I were able to drop them off and experience this moment with them. Of course India just wanted us to leave us at her line. Actually this was a really happy moment because it meant she was comfortable and confident. Jordyn was smiling ear to ear! Linwood snuck a peak inside the classroom and said that Jordyn was sitting quietly at her seat with her hands in her lap.

Yes, we are proud parents! At the end of the day Jordyn said that it was one of the best days of her life. India said the first week of 2nd grade can be kind of boring, but she has high hopes for the year.

Hanging Lake Adventure

Whew! It seems like I just cannot keep up with this blogging thing :-(. I guess the good news is that I have been spending so much time with my girls and taking care of my husband that the days are packed with fun and excitement and just flying by. We have been on summer vacation for 2 weeks now and it has been AWESOME!!!! The girls are taking swimming lessons, India is taking a pottery class, and Jordyn is taking piano lessons. In addition, Linwood injured his knee playing basketball on Memorial Day. It turns out that he tore his ACL and Meniscus and is in surgery as we speak. A sweet, sweet friend of ours is keeping the girls today and I have no doubt they are having a ball! That said, I have a few hours of time to catch up with you :-).

Digging through the photo archives on my phone my favorite ones were from a "camping" trip we took back in May. I say "camping" because we actually stayed in a one room cabin but since it didn't have a bathroom, water, or electricity I concluded that it counted as camping. We were in Glenwood Springs, CO and had the opportunity to hike up a mountain to a place called Hanging Lake. The trail was only 1 mile long but it was up a steep mountain and the last few hundred feet involved climbing up a rock wall. I had no idea how the girls would do but I was pleasantly surprised at what troopers they were! India almost ran up that mountain. She was right behind the leader of the group and didn't even want to stop and rest. When I told her that I was so proud of her determination, she said "Of course I never thought about giving up, Cousins Rock never gives up." (Cousins Rock is a group the girls have made with their cousin Cenika - I didn't realize it was as inspirational as it is.)
On the other hand, Jordyn could not be stopped coming down the mountain. I kept asking her to slow down so that she didn't trip and fall because the trail was rocky and full of tree roots. As I watched teenagers and adults slip and fall around us, my pleas fell on deaf ears. She could not be stopped!!

Here are some photos of our hike. I have no idea why they are sideways. They look normal on my computer. Help Techies!! We also got to swim in the Hot Springs Pool, but I didn't get pictures :-(.

At the sign before the hike. India did not want her picture taken that day.

Starting the hike through Glenwood Canyon.

Jordyn  during the hike.

Hanging Lake was waiting for us at the top! Breathtaking!

The girls hiking behind the waterfall.

There was another huge waterfall above Hanging Lake. 

Linwood and the girls behind the big waterfall.

We ate at a pizza place that had pizza slices bigger than the girls' heads. They are still talking about it!