Annual Costume Party @ the Vaughans

Pumpkin Patch

Busy Friday!

I am so thankful for Ron & Renee coming up and being here for the kids on Friday. It was grandparents day at school for Tay. She loved sharing all about her day with them by her side! For Tate it was Mom's and Muffins in his class. What fun to watch him in action in his classroom. Both the kids are going so well in school. After our busy morning, Tayah then had Talent Day in music. What fun! Watching all the kids show off their talents. Tayah and Gracie sang, "I am a C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N." So cute!












Tessa was at Miss Sue's having a BLAST with her friends.

Simpson Reunion

So this past weekend we went to Redding for my 10 year college reunion! Wow, how time flies by! It was hard to going without Ryan. Simpson is the place where we met, became best friend, and fell in love. Everything about that place has a memory of Ryan tied to it! But my friends and family made it a wonderful weekend with lots of new memories. It was a blast to have of families together, our children playing, and catching up on what's new. I am so blessed by the lifelong friendship that I made in my years at Simpson College.

Time w/the Kostjuk Girls

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE KOSTJUK FAMILY!!

I know it's been forever since I have updated my blog. I keep asking myself... where do I start. I missed the whole summer. I will summarize it soon. BUT for now, I just want to ask for your prayers for the beloved Kostjuk Family. Check out their site at ... www.kostjuk5.blogspot.com It is amazing to see God's continued mercy, grace and love that He pours out to those He loves. What a testimony this precious family is!!!

What we did on the 4th & more...

Hope you all had a great 4th. We sure did. For me, the 4th is a special day. It's the day Ry and I offically decided to take the next step in our friendship. We'd been best friends for a year, and we both knew if we were going to be "together", it was forever. I had just gotten home from the Ukraine, he surprised me by coming down for a few days to SR. We'd been at Shawn and Jen's for a BBQ. It all began watching the fireworks on Ry's lap at my brother's house 11years ago today! Wow, how does time fly! So, I'm on round 2 now(2yr ann. w/o him), and I must admit, it's gettin a little easier. Now days, I actually have to think... oh yeah...next week would have been... whatever the special memory, anniversary. You get the picture.

Anyways, we had a great weekend. Friday started off with our town parade with friends. Then had the Jansens over for a lunch, and soon headed for Yreka. Swimming with the Laws, and stopped by the Fire Station is see where Darryl works. Tate of course loved the fire trucks! Soon we made it to the Campbells for a family BBQ. Of course we came in to watch the fireworks. It was fun sharing stories with the kids about their daddy and me, and how it all began. They love that! Because we had such a packed day poor Tessa and Tate fell asleep just before the finale. They were so precious.
Sleepovers at Grandpa and gramdma's is always a pleasure. We all LOVE waking up and enjoy visited on the back porch and watching the beautiful wild life that surrounds them. Grandpa Apple Juice is sure right..."It's God's country" at it's best right out your back door.
Saturday we ventured off to Iron Gate with Denny, Tawny, the kids, and friends for a day of boating. What a perfect day. All the kids had blast swimming, playing, tubing, and even learning (or should I say trying) to ski. Tate the youngest one of the bunch (besides Tess) was the only one to truly get up!!! We were sooooo proud! Thanks Denny and Jason, he could've done it without you.
So, then that you've heard it all... here are some pics. Enjoy!





more pics to come... but I have to get ready for swim lessons!