A New Life in Christ

Nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:39

"Praise The Lord"

On Sunday Chris and I were baptized in the Columbia River and it was the most magical day ever. After a long year of healing and rebuilding Chris and I owe it all to God . We praise him daily for all the work he has done in our marriage. We want to thank all of our family and friends who were able to make it out to the river it meant so much to have you all there with us. We love you all very much.

WE LOVE CAMPING !!!

Camping was so much fun. We arrived to camp Ohanapecosh around 5:45 pm on Friday evening . The drive there was breath taking Mt. Rainier is such a beautiful place I cant believe I have never been (that I can remember). The first night we got a bit of a late start, Chris and I started scoping out the camp ground for a nice level spot for the tent (the one we borrowed from Dad) as soon as we found the right spot we pulled the tent out and couldn't find the steaks , after digging a little deeper we started to realize that some of the poles were missing :(. I immediately went into panic mode and Chris was very calm trying to figure out what town was closer Yakima or Bonnie lake (close to Auburn). So back down the mountain Chris went to get a tent big enough for us to hold a weeks worth of packing and two queen size air beds . The girls and I stayed back at camp to wait for our friends The Isleys. By 10:30 we all had our tents set up (Thanks again Dad for all you have done for us couldn't have done it without your help) we managed to roast a few marshmallows and sit by the campfire :). After a wonderful nights sleep we woke up to the neighbor sawing logs (snoring) and I don't mean Mike :) Chris BBQ ed some sausage and Mike made the eggs and pancakes and boy was breakfast delicious, Thanks guys. Full bellies means time to go work off breakfast and that is what we did. Mike and Katy took us on a beautiful hike up to the silver falls and the kids did great:) it was so much fun. The kids were signed in as JR rangers after completing a scavenger hunt and they all really enjoyed that. on our way home we asked the girls what their favorite thing about camping was and Hannah said "Everything ", Payton said "having Gracie,Cole,and Jojo". Looks like we will just have to take the Isleys every time we go camping (HEE HEE!). We look forward to making many more memories camping again.

The best vacation ever !!!!

WOW! We had the best vacation EVER. It all started out by celebrating our 12th anniversary at the Mariners game we couldn't have asked for better weather and the Mariners even won. Chris and I arrived at the field early so he thought he would try to impress me with a couple of fast pitches(What a STUD!). The girls spent the day at the aquarium with Papa and Marilyn and then went school clothes shopping (Thanks Dad). Then on Monday we drove out to Granite Falls and spent the night with Ben and Michelle. I love watching all the kids play and I just LOVE their big yellow dog Chevy. Jaiden and Hannah are so cute together no matter how much time goes by without seeing each other they just pick up right where they left off. It was very hard to get them all to sit still (or even just sit LOL) for a picture, Jason and Joseph are quite silly. It was so hard to say good bye :( . Tuesday we went to visit my Grandma Palo, Mom and Dad when we got there I drove out to Chad and Tosha's and picked up the crew and oh my goodness I couldn't believe how much they have grown. As soon as they all got together I don' think I saw them until dinner time (the kids just love grandma's Forrest that's what Payton calls it). It was so nice to visit with my brothers and their children. Hannah and Payton were able to talk grandpa into giving them a ride in his newest toy ( the dump truck). Whenever I go out to Mom's I always feel like I've been to the zoo who wouldn't with all the animals they have. Wednesday we were able to go and visit Grandma Gordon for a bit then returned to Dad's house for dinner with Auntie and Papa. The girls tucked Papa in that night it was so cute :). Thursday we were going to leave for our camping trip but delayed that for a day so we could visit our grandchildren and what an amazing visit it was. James LOVES to take pictures and LOVES to have his picture taken LOL. Jake is just a doll he was trying so hard to not smile. Both of the boys were all over their Papa it was so sweet. We LOVE being grandparents :). Thursday afternoon we found ourselves back at the zoo I wanted to visit with Grandma Palo a little more and I really enjoyed watching her color with the girls. Uncle B-bet and Auntie Karli stopped by and I got to rub her big belly (can't wait to find out what they are having I think its a GIRL). We just loved visiting with everyone and can't wait until the next vacation. We love all of you so much and thank you all for everything.

Answer to Prayer

I just love the bond between mommy and her little princess

The Dorson's

Big brothers James (4 1/2) and Jake (1 1/2)

Beautiful baby Hailei Rose

God is so good :) For the last year an a half Chris and I have been trying to get back in touch with our oldest daughter Murisia and her family. After numerous attempts to contact her we were unsuccessful . Months have gone by and we have never given up hope, praying together about this daily I woke up this morning and checked our email and by answer to prayer there it was an email from Murisia :). I immediately responded to her and we have kept the communication going through emails. In swapping emails back and forth We found out that we became Grandparents to a beautiful baby girl Hailei Rose born March 22nd she weighed 6lbs 9oz. We are so blessed to have Murisia and her family in our lives. We Love them so much.

I forgot to share the video of Hannah Bear jumping off the diving board into the deep end (without a floaty). Gracie (Hannah's BFF) has been teaching her all kinds of tricks in the pool. I'm sure someday we will be watching them in the Olympics LOL.

Fun in the sun !!!!

YEAH!!! Summer is here . We have been keeping busy with friends playing in the sun. Hannah is officially a 2nd grader now and her Daddy and I are so proud of her for bringing home great report card. Payton is so into her friends and starting to become a Daddy's girl (just like her sister). Chris and I are getting ready for a trip to Texas the first part of July (the girls are spending the week with their Papa). We have also started Financial Peace by Dave Ramsey with our wonderful group of friends in our bible study. In August we are planning a family camping trip along with The Isley's YIKES I'm stepping out of my comfort zone and yes going camping :). At the end of August Chris and I are getting baptized together in the river we are so excited about that :). We hope all of you are enjoying this beautiful summer we are having . Here are a few pictures of the girls swimming in Mike and Katy's pool, they have so much fun in the water.