*Just For You*

“This is my prayer for all of us—'Lord, increase our faith.' Increase our faith to bridge the chasms of uncertainty and doubt. . . . Grant us faith to look beyond the problems of the moment to the miracles of the future. . . . Give us faith to do what is right and let the consequence follow.” -Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley

Monday, July 26

Dear Blog:

I am sorry that I have neglected you these past few months. I know you have been sad and lonely for awhile. My only excuse is I lost my camera (yes again..please don’t judge me) and have been so depressed about it that I have distanced myself from you. I know this isn’t fair but I just couldn’t take the pain of knowing so many great pictures of my family were lost out in the cruel world. There were wonderful pictures of Lake Powell, California, and Disneyland that will never be seen again. It’s heartbreaking but my own fault. I never should have taken it out on you. I promise to try never to do this again. I am trying to make a habit of updating at least once a week. And I’m pretty sure we are going to purchase a *NEW* camera before our big Missouri trip. I promise to buy one of those little bags that you put your camera in and carry it with me wherever we may be while we are on vacation. I also promise to keep my camera in this bag while around the house so it doesn’t get lost in the couch for 3 months. I am really looking forward to our new found relationship….Oh and to make today even more special I realized I never posted our Portland vacation! There are lots and lots of pictures so enjoy!

Portland

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Waiting @ the airport w/ Dee : TJ is looking a little…stoned?

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First airplane ride.loved.it

except for the whole having to sit in one spot.didn’t get a nap.wanted to kick the seat in front of us.wanted to climb over the seat behind us.screaming at mom pretty much the whole time…part

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TJ seemed not too sure about this guy…..

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But they ended up being best buds after about 5 min.

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Playing with rocks and such : just bein’ boys

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*BABY AIDEN*

He is such a little sweetie…and I’m sure much bigger now!

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I think someone is a little too big for this…he’s not a baby anymore!

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TJ & Mommy playing at the park.

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Putting sticks down the storm drain…SO interesting

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Going for a wagon ride =]

*BuBbLeS*

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Aiden is trying to figure out who the heck this other kid is?!

And what is he doing at my house?!

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The humidity in Portland gave this guy some major curls!

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We had so much fun hanging out and playing with the cousins! It was so great to see my sister Lacy and have all three of us girls there together. I can’t believe this was over 3 months ago. We miss you so much and had such a wonderful time! Next time hopefully Tim can make it. Can’t wait to see everyone again. LOVE YOU GUYS!