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May 28, 2012

A day in Kennewick

Ben had a four day weekend this weekend...yes!! Unfortunately, that means that his weekend next week is short to make up for this holiday so he won't be able to come home (11 days without seeing Ben will be hard). We decided to spend the day in Kennewick. This is the first time that the girls and I have seen any of the tri-cities aside from driving through on our way to Spokane.

We went to the castle park (as my kids call it), the temple and then we drove around and looked at different parts of town. It was a nice family day together.






Throwing rocks into the river

Ben teaching Addison how to skip rocks



He got his snow cone!

The temple






May 27, 2012

To Grandma's house we go!

We have been enjoying our time at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Addison is going to the elementary school right down the street. She loves it and is making lots of friends. Caemlyn and Addison are in swim lessons at the YMCA. Brooke, Cam and I are keeping busy going to the Y every morning, library trips and learning our way around Spokane. I have been getting sewing done and now I am organizing my MIL's craft room with my SIL, Mariah. Ben was a huge help in the construction and layout of the room. Here are some random pictures I have taken during our time here for the past month. Only 60 more days of the academy then we will have Ben back!!
Addison's first day of school


The girls love hanging with Aunt Mo Mo

It's official (it has been for the past month!)

On our overnight date thanks to the Grandparents



Playing at the park downtown


Seeing the waterfall downtown

Made Mariah a shrug for her prom dress

Lost a tooth and the one next to it is almost out too!

PJs that were too small that I fixed so they fit for PJ day at school...shortened the legs and added a ruffle to the top





Date night with my favorite person

April 23, 2012

We've moved!

After a LONG 4 months in limbo, we finally received word that we are moving to Kennewick, Washington. Ben was offered a job as a firefighter/medic with the Kennewick Fire Dept. We are very excited for this new adventure for our family. I did take pictures on the big road trip up to Washington, but my camera was lost along the way somewhere. Sad day! For the time being, I only have pictures from cell phones.

We felt so loved from our friends in Arizona. I think we had three going away parties, one was a surprise for me. We have the best of friends in Red Rock. Our family definitely grew a lot from living in Arizona and we will never forget our time there. We loved living in Red Rock and being in the Red Rock ward. Such amazing people live there!

We started our new journey on Sunday, April 15th and after driving thru Las Vegas, Utah, Idaho, and Oregon, we finally arrived in Washington on Wednesday, April 18th. My kids loved staying in hotels. They were all awesome on such a long car trip. Ben, Addi, and Cam rode in the Uhaul. I drove the van with Brooklyn and our dog, Roxie. I was so sick from a horrible sinus infection which kept getting worse on the road and turned into fever with chills and aches. I don't recommend moving or traveling when you feel so sick! Thanks to my awesome sister for suggesting to take the best medicine, Allegra-D :)

Our Uhaul and van were stuffed full. After 6 hours unloading the Uhaul into our storage unit, while trying to entertain 3 children, we headed up to Spokane. The girls and I will be living in Spokane while Ben is at the fire academy for the next 3 months. He drove to Kennewick yesterday to start today. This is the easy week! Addison also started school. She was so excited to have a new class. Some kids from church are in her class too.

The girls asleep in the Uhaul

Playing at the playground at Addi's new school (Did you notice the grass and trees?!)



We were able to go on a date before Ben left town


April 7, 2012

Day with Aunt Marjory

We got to spend the morning with Marjory. We went to the zoo and ate at one of our favorite restaurants, Swensen's. The girls had a lot fun hanging out with their Aunt. It was very nice to see her one more time before we leave.



 "I am the Statue of Liberty"

My awesome kids over the elephant fake poop piles







March 15, 2012

Children's Museum

We had a nice family day spending time at the Children's Museum. We always love going there!