Proud Mama

Boston is getting so big, and I am so proud of him. Today I picked him up from school and I asked his teacher how he was doing. It is only his second day, so I want to make sure that he is adjusting okay. She said that he was doing great, and that they made Dream Catchers and his was the best in the whole class. He has been having bad dreams, so that kind of is perfect, we can hang his dream catcher up tonight.

He has been wanting to help make pancakes every morning, and so I let him help. This is a picture of his pancake. He poured it himself, and he can flip it. I think that it looks like the sun. He is so special. I love you Boston

Hubby Tag

What's your husband’s name? Benjamin Douglas Gunn
How long have you guys been married? 6 years , 3 months
How long did you date? We dated for 1 year. Our first date was July 13th 2001, we got married July 13th, 2002
How old is he? 28
Who eats more sweets? We both do, we have a sweet tooth, for ice cream and popcorn
Who is the better singer? Ben, for sure, he was in Magicals in High School ( I think that is what it is called) I couldnt get into choir.
Who is smarter? Ben, for sure, hands down
Who does the laundry? Me
Who pays the bills? Benji
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Ben does, I heard that the man should sleep closes to the door.
Who mows the lawn? We dont have a lawn, but I would if we did. I love mowing the lawn.
Who cooks dinner? I do, If Ben does, we have PB and J
Who drives? We share,I like to drive my new car
Who is the first to say they are wrong? Ben, Im working on it though
Who kissed who first? Ben kissed me once, and then I attacked him. Hahaha
Who asked who out first? He asked me, But his friends and sister made him. Lucky for him.
Who wears the pants? Ben,
I tag..Jami, Sarah, Alisa, Kari, Crystal, Katy, Michelle, Kaylee, Carina, Everyone

Pre School

We started a little late, but Boston started Pre-School today. I think that he will really like it. He goes to a lady in our ward. I didn't realize that I would miss him so much. I watched the clock the whole time, and was excited to go and get him. He didn't want to leave, so I think that is a good sign. He wont tell me anything that he did, but said that he wants to go back. It will be good for both of us.

Hay Maze

We took the family to the pumpkin patch this last week. We had a great time. We went with some family and had a great time. There was a hay maze for the kids, and they LOVED it, Jae would not stay by us, and just ran and ran. We just posted someone at the exit to make sure none of the little ones got out. Boston had fun running around also. After we were able to get the kids out,, we went pumpkin hunting. Boston of course found plenty that he just had to have, and finally found the perfect one. Jae was helping with the cart and had fun running all over the farm. After we had all got our pumpkins, we headed back to our house and had some yummy white chicken chili. It was fun to hang out with Greyson and Oakley, Adam and Jami, Matt and Sarah, and all the kid-os. We need to hang out more often, and enjoy each others company.

More Pictures of Seattle

The boys were afraid of Copper when we first arrived, by the time we left, they loved him..

Jess played horse with the boys, and jumped on the bed.

Jed chilled and played alot with them in the "man cave" ( the garage).

North West Trek

While we were in Seattle, we decided to spend our morning at NorthWest Trek. It is right by Eatonville, and I had not been there since we first moved to Washington. It is like a wilderness zoo, with a tram that takes you around a very large meadow. We saw elk, deer, buffalo, mountain goats, and all kinds of animals. We saw bears, and a couple of scary badgers "playing." It of course poured on us the entire time, and the boys were starving, but we had a great time. Thanks mom for all the fun

Tiger and Phil

Boston and Caleb wanted to practice their swings. We don't have lawn yet so it was more like practicing their in the bunker. They had a great time, I think they may be the next great ones.

Long time no Blog!!

So as Ben blogged, we decided to go the Washington for a week or two to spend time with my mom and brothers. We had a great time. The boys did great traveling all the way there. I get alittle bit nervous about stopping just anywhere, and so we only stopped in major towns that had a target or Wal-mart. We took our time getting there, and were very glad that we went. We went to JD's football game and realized that I had not packed very well, I had not taken a coat for Boston or myself, and it was POURING!!! But luckily it was not very cold. We ended up buying coats the next day because it raining the whole time we were there. We met up with Jordan and JD for lunch the next day and then headed to Jess and Kelly's. Jess is such a great uncle. He wrestled and jumped on the beds with Boston and Jae, ( which is not allowed at my house) The little boys had so much fun. Then we got the news that Duncan had passed away and decided that we would cut of trip short to be with the family. We went back to Jed and Sunny's to spend a few more days before heading home. We had a great time. Boston rode the 4 wheeler, and was so brave, he started "jumping" the curb. Jed and the kids all spent alot of time in the "Man Cave". My boys are so lucky to have such great uncles. We just had such a great time while we were there. Ill post pictures soon
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We got home in time for the funeral, and were glad that we could be with family at such an important time. Family really is the most important thing at a time like that. We love the Oaks family and feel so lucky to be apart of such a great family. As sad as it is to loose someone we love, what a great time to be grateful for the Plan of Salvation. To know that we will all be together again, and not just while on this earth. It also makes me what to really share the Gospel with those in my family that no longer active. I love my family, and want us all to be together for Eternity.

We have been spending the rest of our time getting things back into order. Laundry done and talking myself back into running again. If anyone wants to come and run and work out t the gym with me, let me know. I need the encouragement. Well we are glad that we are home, and will keep blogging .

The Passing of an Orange Giant...

Eary this morning, my brother Erik called to tell me that my cousin, Duncan, had passed away in his sleep early this morning. I took the news hard. I don't think even Duncan understood how much I admired him.

He was afflicted with Cerebral Palsy, but that never slowed him down. Sure, he had to rely on others to get where he wanted to go, but he was able to let us know in his own way what he wanted and what he needed. He always wanted to be right in the thick of things. He always wanted to be where the kids were, where the action was.

As a kid, I remember pushing him around the mall in his wheelchair, noticing how others looked at him. I remember going to a school function and having other kids ask what had happened to him, why he was in a wheelchair. They thought it was sad that he had to be there, but I never thought of that. Duncan was Duncan, and that was that. Although I am sure there were times that he probably wanted to be out of the wheelchair, I don't think he ever got frustrated with it.

He had many things that he loved. The color orange, being in musicals, being around people, being around his family and friends. That love was contagious. Things were happier when he was a part of them. People naturally gravitated to his smile. I don't think I've known anyone who had as many friends as Duncan.

The thing I admired most about Duncan was his relationship with the spirit. Duncan didn't have the ability to hold his emotions back, so you always knew when the spirit was present. I can remember being at the pulpit during my mission farewell, hearing Duncan towards the back of the chapel. I vividly remember his testimony, shared through his father at Greyson's farewell. Duncan knows his Savior, understands His plan and now is with Him, watching to make sure that we are all worthy to return to Him.

Duncan is the type of man I hope to become. Although straddled with physical limitations, his spirit was unrestrainable. I look forward to the time when I can see him in his perfected state, no doubt towering over me. I can't wait to share with him my admiration of his strength, my appreciation for his example and my love for him.

Farewell for now, my dear cousin. Please know you will be missed by those of us who still need to work to be ready for the next stage of our eternal existence.

Jenny's impromptu trip to Washington

Jenny had asked me a few weeks ago if she could go back up to Washington for a while and take the boys to visit their grandma, uncles and cousins. She has just been staying home and I think was getting a little stir crazy. She wanted to go before she has to start watching the little girl she watches again in November. At first I wondered if she just wanted to get away from me, but, sadly, my bigger concern was that I couldn't afford it. We just got back from Seattle last month and with gas prices what they are, I couldn't see how I could pay for a second trip up there.

Once we decided that it wasn't going to happen, Jenny shared the news with her mother who kindly offered to pay for her expenses. We talked it over and decided that if she was going to go, she had better try to beat the weather. This was fairly late on Wednesday, then she packed up and left Thursday morning, taking the boys all the way to Yakima in one day. I was relieved when I heard they had made it safe and sound.

I miss them already. I thought it would be fun to play bachelor for a little while, but I miss coming home to Boston and Jae running to the door and hugging my legs, Jaegan looking up at me with his big blue eyes and whimpering until I pick him up, greeting Jenny with a kiss...

It's true that you never know what you got till it's gone. It's going to be a long couple of weeks...