Poor Thomas

Okay, in my haste to throw some pics up of the fam, I was totally remiss in posting pix of my little Thomas who owns a part of my heart. So here's a couple so you all can see how sweet he is!

This and that

This picture is one of our little Felix this past Sunday. He is getting so expressive now! It's supposed to be a video but I'm not sure if I'm doing it correctly. He is so cute and expressive with his whole little body. When he focuses on you it's wonderful because then he coos and smiles so big!

Speaking of this sweet little lamb, he, his big brother and Mommy and Daddy leave to move to Idaho this Saturday. I will try to be brave and not cry but my bet is I will be bawling...not Felix or Thomas. I am so proud of them for making this change and trying to better their family situation. Travis will have a much better paying job and Jess will be able to continue to stay home with the two little ones. They're having a loading party tomorrow night so I'll go over to help tend the little ones while they do that. Hopefully, we will be following them in a few months if Dan's job transfer goes through. Cross your fingers and pray for us! It's hard being in limbo and not knowing exactly what's going to happen. It's also hard to know that I will not be able to see all of them so often! I will miss them all so much!!!
It's getting late and my eyes are trying to slam shut.

New Adventures

Well, it seems that I had forgotten that I even had a blog to be quite frank. But my friends and family had not. I do miss the fun of posting pics and letting others know what is going on with our family.

Tonight Travis, Jess & the boys came over for dinner. I made pork chops. They didn't come out quite as I had liked, but it ended up that they were a hit anyway! Thanks, guys! Jess decided that a walk was in order since this Conference Sunday was a particularly sunny one. The weather was gorgeous today! So I snapped this pic of her and little Felix's face peeking out. Yes, I've been remiss as a grandma and have not properly announced the addition of Felix into the family. He was born January 21st and is so adorable. More pictures will be coming. My favorite name for him? Chunka Munka Man. He's such a chubby little thing! Also, I'll be putting some more pics on my Facebook too.

So tonight it's official...as per directions by the Spirit...Dan is actively seeking a transfer to a Home Depot in Idaho! I never thought I'd want to leave Washington but the Lord can change a heart. I still love Washington but feel so drawn to Idaho. The catalyst for this was Travis and Jess are moving there in about a month. It got us thinking, and praying, very hard. I even went so far as to pray for a stupor of thought so I wouldn't worry about it. Instead, got a giddy, warm, got to do it feeling and that everything would work out. Chandler was hesitant but is now game for anything, Trevor's all for it since his steady girl will be in Idaho too, Ransom wants the whole discussion to stop and us to forget about leaving. Dan and I feel calm, peaceful and that it's what we want to do. Hopefully we will be able to convince Ransom that this'll be a good move for the family and there are good things awaiting us there.

I'm still working at Michaels for now. Kind of hoping that I'll be able to transfer to one in Idaho too because you can't beat the discount!! Krista has been helping us so much lately as we are going through and doing some deep cleaning and dejunking the house whether we move or not. She says it's her secret plot to make us want to stay in this house and not move. Let's not think about how much I will miss our sisters here in WA. When I'm not dejunking and working I am scrapbooking, sewing and quilting. Oh, and did I mention crocheting?

Okay, Travis, here's a bonafide post, where's my banana Slurpee?

Newest Creation

Today was a long day at work and then half an hour I got off I was still at Michaels for my cake decorating, Course 3. We learned how to make this nifty bow out of fondant. I love the chocolate frosting and pink nifty bow and hearts on the cake. I think it's my favorite so far.

Boys, boys, BOYS

Here's a little peek at Travis & Jess' baby number 2! It's a boy! He's a wiggler.

Tootles,
Sharon

School Days

Well, I always have mixed feelings about school starting. On the one hand, the boys do better with a schedule but I love the mostly carefree and fun days of summer. Sure, not having them home during the day will make my job easier, but then who will tell me funny jokes on my work breaks? And my kids crack me up! Here's a pic of Ran & Chan yesterday, the first day of school. For Ransom it's the first day of high school and Chandler starts middle school. No more elementary days. That does make me a bit melancholy...

*Wannabee* Ace of Cakes Part 2

These pics are from Course 2! We start Fondant and Gum Paste class on September 8th! We can't wait! The last cakes are our Grand Finale cakes with the basketweave!