Christmas

Cade and I spent Christmas in Klamath Falls with family. It was nice, we ate good food and played bored games. Cade got a American Girl Doll! She was very shocked and LOVES her very much! She named her Zendaya Eve.

Our Christmas Letter....

This Christmas season has me thinking about the things I am blessed with. I am realizing more and more that it is not the material things that are important, but the relationships you have are what counts.

I am grateful for my every growing relationship with Heavenly Father. I am continuing to realize that this journey is a journey chosen just for me, and that is an amazing gift. Here's a "quick" little story: Have you ever had something that you love soo much, something maybe that was expensive, and you don't want anybody to touch it? Well, my camera is that thing to me. I love my camera, I saved up a lot of money to buy it, and people know that if you damage my camera, it pretty much means death for you! One reason for this is because to me I spent an exceptional amount of money on it, and so I have a understanding of its value. Well, I ask you all to take a moment this Christmas season and try to grasp at least a little bit of the value of the gift Jesus gave us. As he atoned for our sins, lived a perfect live, and died for us it is hard to grasp that, but it happened, and the value of that is priceless. Please cherish your gift, share it with others, but try to remember it's value, and keep it with you. He did it for me, and he did it for you!

I'm beyond blessed to have Cade in my life! I believe my life would have taken a different path if she had not come along, and I truly think in a lot of ways she saved me, from a life of destruction. I love her more daily!

I'm grateful for my parents for raising me to be independent. They taught me to hold my head up in tough times, and I know that they are there for me. Love them!

Valerie my babysitter is beyond amazing. Cade spends more awake hours at her house during the week than she does our home, and she treats Cade as if she was her own child. She is always helping others out that are in need and her example, and friendship are priceless!

My brother who is always there to listen, or help me out. I don't think I could have been blessed with a better brother. Even though we don't see each other often, I know he is only a phone call away. I see great things for him, and hope he gets all he wants out of life. He deserves it! Love him!

The "church" people that are no longer the "church" people, but my friends. Their examples are amazing to me, and just seeing their examples, and hearing their testimonies, and continually getting to know them is an incredible strength to me. Hurray for new friends!!!

Dewayne who has been a roller coaster ride in my life, yet is there when I need him. He is there to help me when my car breaks down, or I need help fixing something, or someone to talk to. I am thankful for him.

There are so many people and things that I am beyond blessed to have in my life. More than I could list here, but at times when life gets a little foggy it is nice to sit down and reflect on good things.

Cade and I both wish you all a very merry Christmas, and a blessed New Year! Please remember what is important. Thank those that you are thankful for!!!!

All our Love,
Bryn and Cade

Holidays are coming...

So I am already feeling the holiday busyness. My work is busy!!! Cade joined the choir so we now have karate, band, and choir!!! I am assuming I will be attending lots of concerts. We are going to decorate spooky gingerbread houses tomorrow! Should be fun! Then will be church trunk or treating in the next few weeks, along with Cade and Mackenzies big Halloween party!!!!! Then Halloween itself!!! The rest of this year is going to be crazy!!! Don't forget to tune into Extreme Makeover on Oct. 29th, you might see me on it!!!!

I added a picture of my kids doing homework!

Fall is here!

The AC is turned off, it rained, the house is decorated for Halloween, costumes are bought, and we had chili baked potatoes for dinner. Fall has arrived!

Cade earned her green belt this week, she us secretly a ninja!!!! We are planning a Halloween party I'm so excited!!!!

I think the rest of the year is going to be busy, but good!

Sick...

The sickies are going around our house. I had it all last week, so naturally it is Cade's turn, poor kid!

Here is a goofy pic of her at her friends house.

...and my "quiet" life is over

Here you have it

Sick

I've been sick for a week, stupid sinuses!!!! Anyhow Cade is getting her green belt in karate on Thursday! This is two away from black, she is a mini ninja!!! She has decided to play the saxophone this year ( lucky me). We are just waiting to hear the official word from her band teacher that it is ok for her to do so. So soon I will be hearing her practice (hot cross buns here we come). Pretty much life is busy, but good!!!!

Here she is doing a puzzle, and of course Cracker had to help!!!

5th Grade....and Extreme Makeover

So Cade and I are off and running! She started fifth grade, and loves it! She loves her teacher and is enjoying the challenge that fifth grade brings!

Today I volunteered to help with the Extreme Makeover Home they are building in Medford. It was fun, and hot!!! I didn't see Ty :( but did get to see Paulie the designer.

Mom....this is what I want!!!!

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This is what I have been asking for mom!!!!

The summer wrap up...

So...it has been forever since I have blogged. Cade has returned safely from Oklahoma. She had a good time. She said it was HOT there. She came home with a little bit of a southern accent, it was funny to listen to her talk. We have now just been getting back on a schedule and getting ready to go back to school. School clothes, and supplies are purchased and ready to go. Cade has decided to trade in her violin and start playing the saxophone. That should be a adventure for us both! She is excited to be a 5th grader, and I can't believe she is a 5th grader. It seems that just yesterday I was taking her to kindergarten. We have a new addition to our family! Our little kitty Cracker. She is adorable, and well behaved for the most part.

Hello Summer!!!!

So the HOT weather is finally here, and I have learned that the AC in my house works great! That really couldn't make me happier. So Cade is enjoying summer!! She is spending a lot of time in the swimming pool at daycare, and is looking very sun kissed. She has a wonderful birthday. She had a slumber party, and then on her actual birthday I took her to get a pedicure it was a lot of fun! She is now gearing up to once again level up in karate. She is getting her purple belt on Tuesday, and is excited about it! She is also preparing for her long awaited trip to Oklahoma to see her dad. Yes, it is true it is happening. She is flying out in 9 days and will be gone a whole month. I think it is important for her to see her dad, and start building that relationship. She is VERY excited about this, and I am hoping all goes well. I can't wait for her to go, and then come back!!! She hasn't even left and I miss her.

Some sad stuff, and some good stuff...

So as most of you know my Grandmother passed way last Thursday. Cade and I spent most of Wednesday with her. We will miss her dearly but it was time for her to go, and she had a lot of people waiting for her on the other side. I got to see a lot of my family, and her service was very nice. Thank you all for the condolences that were sent. She was a wonderful Grandma to have. As a child there was almost nothing better than waking up to one of my Grandmother's 5 course breakfast. I have come to realize that it is hard to fully appreciate someone until they are gone. My brother came for the service, it is always nice to see him. We had a very short 16 hours together, but visiting with him is always good.

On a more happy note Cade is gearing up for her last week in school, and couldn't be more excited about the summer. We really have no plans, but she is ready. We are also preparing for her birthday party that will be taking place this weekend, and I can't believe she is entering the double digits. It is actually a little scary!!! Work is busy, so that is good. And the weather is finally looking brighter!!!! Summer here we come!!!!

Lots of new stuff...

So it has been awhile, and there is a lot to update. Cade is now a blue belt in Karate, something she is very proud of, and should be. She trains hard, and has set the goal for herself to become a black belt by the time she is 13. She has 4 belts left, and 3 years, it will be difficult, but obtainable. She is growing up fast. Very rapidly in the last year before I know it we will be celebrating her coming into the double digits, I can't believe she is almost 10!

So Mother's Day came and went. I have to apologize to my mom because I am horrible and didn't call her. Mom~I love you very much, and am very glad you are my mom. Life gets busy, and as that is no excuse, as you well know my time gets away from me. Sorry I didn't call, I love you!

Cade will be a big 5th grader in a month, and that is crazy. It happened fast! But she is very ready to move on, she is so over 4th grade.

Pictures:
Cade being grown-up. This is her new hair style. It take about 30 minutes each night to wrap it, just to unwrap it in the morning so that it turns our this way.

Cade sparring, that is her in the Orange belt, kicking.

Cade doing exercises

Cade getting her blue belt from her Sensi

Ninja in the family...

Wow!!! Over a month no blogging, sorry! I can't believe it is April!!! This year is flying by like crazy, and my days always seem so full. Today I begin a weight loss competition, so I am hoping this will motivate me to lose some extra pounds. Cade won a Gold and Silver medal at her Karate Tournament, and is very excited about this. She told me the other day that she will be a black belt by the time she is 12. That is quite a goal, but knowing Cade and her determination to achieve what she wants, it will happen. So watch out, I got a ninja on my side!!! She also got amazing grades, and is still obsessed with reading. She is eagerly anticipating 5th grade, I however would like to see her not grow up so fast. 4th grade has brought a lot of recess drama, and I am sure 5th grade will be much the same. It is hard being a 4th grader. Work for me is good, and busy. I overall in general am just busy, no other way to explain it. I am trying to slow down, but am having a problem trying to decided what to cut out. In time I will have it under control. Cade and I send you all our love!

30!!!!

Awwww...Ok so I have had a headache for 11 days and I am over it! Time to call the Dr. In other news Cade is busy with school, and preparing for her Karate Tournament that is coming up in about 3 weeks in Seattle. She is getting excited for this, and I am hoping she does well.

My birthday was good. It was spent with friends. We just hung out and had a good time. Thanks to you that wished me a good day. I can't believe I am 30. I don't really feel old, just can't believe I have experienced 30 years of stuff.

My computer completely crashed, so no pics. But I will post some when I get a chance!

Valentines Day

Happy Valentines Day to all! Cade and I are doing well, lots of work, school, and extra-curricular activities. Cade is excelling in her violin playing, and is preparing for a Karate tournament that will take place in April up in Seattle. I am going to take a break for awhile. Time to take some me time out of life, and figure somethings out. I have sucked at blogging lately anyway, so I am sure you all won't miss a thing. We are settling into our new home, it is taking way longer than I would have liked to make it feel like home, but it is getting there.

Love to you all!!!

It has been awhile...

So friends it has been forever since I last blogged. Our Christmas was simple. We spent it at home just Cade and I, and then a few hours at a friends house. We are settling in to our new home, and loving it. 2011 has been good so far, and I can't wait to see what else is in store. I am speaking in church on Sunday so I am busy preparing my speech. Cade and I are down with colds, but hopefully on the rebound. Other than that it has been work, school, and friends. That is what we do.