Fun over the summer

School has started again! Yea for us!! We have 4 in school again this year, and 3 still at home. I didn't sign up Josh or Alia up for pre-school so I'm teaching them myself. We also have been very consistent with our workout together at the YMCA. I don't think either one of us has been so fit since before we were married.

This summer we were at a family reunion in DC at the Georgetown campus. Brandon's parents rented out an entire floor of the student dorms. It was very fun! I am including a few pics. Our latest family picture of course.
Hopefully we will have some good news to report soon! Love to all. Kim

The amazing Kim

Took some cute pics of Kim and needed to share them with the world. Can you believe she has 7 kids 1 dog and 1 (temporary) guinea pig...amazing!

One of the natural wonders of the world

We have got one of the natural wonders of the world, here in Virginia, about two and a half hours from our home. The natural bridge. We finally went to see it. It was really cool! We got to walk under it, and then there was a long path that lead through the woods alongside a little river. There was an indian village that we went through and a waterfall at the end of the path. We only got to spend a few hours there, because Tyler had to be home for a scout campout, but I think the kids were ready to be done anyways.
We made the fatal mistake of forgetting Sawyers binky! So about 30 minutes before we were to leave, he started screaming and squirming and was about fit to be tied.. He would arch his back and cried and cried. Finally he was so exhausted he fell asleep. Much to the thanks of everyone else who was visiting the natural bridge. I am glad that we did it. Who knows how much longer we will be here in virginia. Might as well go do and see all that we can.

Tyler flying

Tyler flying

Tyler is trying to fly in this video. Look closely at his ears. We were at the pool the other day and Tyler stood under a mushroom type thing that had water spouting from the top of it. . It hit Ty just right that it made his ears flap like he was trying to fly away. Soo funny! Well, updates on us, Brandon is still dilligently seeking employment. It has been 7 months now, and we are still holding strong. He has a few good leads and has been interviewing with lots of differernt companies. But we aren't getting too excited until there is an actual offer. We have been excited about other companies that didn't work out, and it is a let down each time. . . . So, I am staying focused on the kids and having a fun summer with them. We have found that there is lots of free stuff to do. The theatre close to our mall does free movies every tuesday , wednesday and thursday mornings. We are on a program where the kids can do a free game of bowling everyday. Fun fun. We are a part of the YMCA, so we go there and use them as our summer pool. There are lots of places to visit and camping at the beach for only 25$. . . We are trying to keep busy and allow Brandon the time that he needs to research the different companies and look for jobs. He still has a pretty good outlook and positive attitude about everything. I have been really impressed at how well he has handled the whole situation. It is a big load to be the provider and be struggling for work. . BUt he has really risen to the challenge and been great through it all. So, we hope that everyone is having a great summer!!

Staying busy over the summer

THis year we have all sorts of things planned , like swimming and the beach and going to crab tree falls again. It is the biggest falls this side of the Mississippi. Anything that we can find that is free, we are all over it. I was really expecting that we would have a job by now. . . . I am getting kind of frustrated, but Brandon is staying positive and upbeat. He is working really hard to find a job, and is keeping his eye on the goal.. I am very proud of how hard of a worker he is, and how well he takes care of us. It has been 6 months now that we have been living off of our savings, and we are still ok! We are so blessed to have the resources to take care of ourselves when these trials come in our lives. I have used our food storage and we have been keeping to our budget! I know, that is a hard one for me too! We are making it! I am just so grateful to a husband who has followed the council of the prophets and put away some extra for just such an occation. Please enjoy these photos. They are from the last few months of birthdays and beach house and crab tree falls and end of the year programs.
Tyler is very excited!! He graduated from 5th grade and is headed off to Jr. High! Whoo hoo. And My baby just turned one in April with no prospects of more on the horizon. I am going to have to figure out who I am without a baby on my hip! Love to all. Kim