Thursday, March 26, 2009

1 day till 7

Porter's 7th year in pictures



Hurrah! Its complete!

Porter has really had a great 7th year!  A carefree summer at the beach!  First grade got off to a rocky start, but is going fantastic now.  Porter LOVES to read (a boy after my own heart!).  He received a box set of 5 books for his birthday and finished them in one week (FYI: if you have boys, I highly recommend the "Captian Underpants" series!)!  He learned to tie his shoes, ride a 2-wheel bike, ride a DIRT BIKE and lost 2 teeth!  He loves to sing, and is constantly doing it, except at sharing time (go figure!).  And is oh so silly!  He has matured so incredibly this year and continues to be super thoughtful and loving to his family members.  Oh, Porter I can't believe you are already 7!  Watching my baby mature into a sweet boy has been scary and amazing.  I love you more than my vocabulary can explain.  I'm so grateful that Heavenly Father has placed you in our care. Our family is enriched with your presence!  Love- Mom

2 days till 7

Porter's 6th Year in Pictures




Saturday, March 14, 2009

3 Days till 7

Porter's 5th  Year in Pictures




Had a bit of a countdown interruption (Week in AZ!).  But I'm determined to finish!  This is the year we got a new camera, hence tons more pictures!  They were all so good I couldn't cut anymore!

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

4 days till 7

Porter's 4th Year in pictures

5 days till 7

Porter's 3rd year in pictures.  




6 days till 7

Porter's 2nd Year in Pictures

Opps! I goofed!  The last picture is his 2nd not 3rd birthday.

Fell behind, Sorry!  This is so fun!!!

Sunday, March 8, 2009

7 days till 7

Porter's 1st Year in Pictures

Chronicles of a Naked Baby

He plays the piano...

He reads...


He lounges...  Were does he get these ideas?

Oh man, this boy is confused!  Just an FYI... this happened on Adam's watch!

Yup! Its true

YES!
My Husband is home!!!!
What more can I say than
Yeaaaaaaah!
There is so much peace in being a complete family again.  My hat goes off to all the single mothers out there; there burden is huge.
Adam arrived bearing gifts!
I present our new (to us) piano!
And to any of you looking for a great deal on a  piano...try Portland Oregon craigslist, where a used piano mecca awaits!

Adam was back in time to enjoy a family Valentine breakfast complete with heart shaped pancakes and other sweets!!
Now its off to Las Vegas for 3 months more (well, 2 now).   Only a quick 2 hour drive and he is back to us every weekend!  Still not ideal, but much better than the alternative.  Its still hard, but we're grateful for what we DO have.