Friday, September 10, 2010

Sunriver

We took our annual Labor Day trek to Sunriver for the Corrigan family reunion. It seems like each year we stay longer and yet our wish-list of fun things to do keeps getting longer as well. Therefore we never have enough time to pack it all in! And also never enough pictures to capture all the fun. Needless to say, we had a major blast sharing two huge houses with Kyle's siblings & their families, as well as Nana & Poppy Corrigan who make the entire trip possible. We kicked off the week with a very special time of prayer where each family shared their "year in review" and also what lies ahead in the coming year. I cannot express enough how much I value this time, and truly what a rare and precious gift it is to have a close family.

All the fun activites we DID have time for included: horseback riding, river rafting, sharing in the joy of a family friend's baptism in the Deschutes River, puzzle completion, poker, Husky football, bike rides, walks, feeding the deer, long talks, heartfelt prayers, spending all of Kyle's money at the Bend outdoor malls, hike at the top of a lava mountain, a pirate treasure hunt, a round of golf, swimming in the pool, swimming in the hot tub, a birthday party, toasting to 40 years of marriage, jumping on beds, getting in trouble for jumping on beds, eating, eating and more eating... I'm guessing you are either tired or jealous after reading this list :)

A couple pictures of abovementioned activities:

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Max Moments

Oh this boy. He is so affectionate, so cute, so cuddly, so so so... Makes my heart want to just burst! Don't worry, I know he will act naughty someday. But it's not today :)








Maddie Moments

The wild and wonderful days of a lively 3 year old blonde :)









Marin Moments

Some extra fun pics of Marin this summer...


August Birthdays

I'm digging having two birthdays in one month! Very fun to celebrate our August birthdays, Maddie turning 3 and Max turning 1. Both very special days for our precious loves. Continuing Kyle's family tradition, Maddie picked her favorite sugar cereal to share with her sibs on her big day... The choice: Trix... SUGAR RUSH! Not to mention the birthday cakes covered in Kit Kats and M&M's... Wowzas. Each birthday is an opportunity to celebrate the miracle of life, remember each birth story and just revel in the year God has given each person. Loved celebrating my two youngest baby-loves!





Fourth of July at Camano

Our annual trip to the Camano Island family cabin over the 4th of July was a huge success. Not the least of which was all five of us sharing one room, SUCCESSFULLY! Amazing... We just enjoy the time with the Newell side of our family so much. Such a special tradition!



Siblings

Siblings are such a gift! Praying these three continue to love and take care of eachother as they grow.


Mother's Day 2010

Silas

Yes I am dedicating an entire post to my other favorite little boy, Silas. He and Maddie are the best of friends, they just enjoy each other SO MUCH! As their mommies, Sommer and I just can't get enough of them! Too much. Oh the hilarity these two come up with. I love how they compliment eachother's outfits, teach eachother wacky songs, and give the other an encouraging word when the time is right (example: you're a good boy Silas). Here are some pictures of the three stooges in action (Marin occasionally is allowed to enter into their little 3 year old world). Excuse the shirtless girls, I think they were jealous Silas got to run around with no shirt so they insisted on being just like him. Watch out world this little boy is going to break some hearts (hopefully no Corrigan hearts)!