Change is good...right??

Ok this is the first time I have changed my blog template ( I think you are up 3 to 1 LP)!! However, I did this to keep you coming back...so if you read this blog and enjoy or at least tolerate my ramblings...let me know what you think of the change...come on it's not that hard!! Click on comments and let me have it!! Love ya all and hope your new year has started with a bang...oh yeah...this is also a little congrats to my mom...she has just been named Lynden's "Women of the Year!!" It was a long time coming...we love you mom, you deserve it!!

A little Chef in the making!!

Iron Chef- Kali Faith
I finally figured out how to get somthing done in the kitchen when the little monkey wants my 100%...two wooden spoons, a bowl and a chair right next to mom...she banged away all the while I was making lunch what a team.

Fabulously Fun Friday!

It was just a night out to celebrate all the good stuff that life has to offer! And tonight it was friendship...support...and just having fun!!

Under the Weather!!

My Little monkey has been under the weather! Although it really stinks...I do have to admit I really love the snuggle time. She appears to be on the mend. We went to the Dr. today and of course, "It's just a virus, let it work it's course" But I had her weighed and she is only 21lb 10oz. So when I say my 'little' monkey...I'm not kidding!

My little Kali Girl!!

Kali had a busy day today trying to master the art of walking in her dad's slippers!!
She was doing great...other than trying to avoid the camera at every turn...But all good things must come to an end...and the slippers went back in the closet.

Please note the very cute little piggy tails and the very cute AB/CD sweatshirt...Dad happens to be a very big AC/DC fan...mom not so much...this is our compromise!!

Life has started to slow down...for now!

Havin' fun with Her new Elmo bath toy!!
Aunt Sandra playing for a very willing audience...she claps at everything!
I know it's an older picture...but we do love our baseball and well...they are so darn handsome!

I realize that over these last couple of weeks that maybe I have set myself up for a fall...at least in the world of blogging...Yes I know you have come to expect a new blog entry everyday and over the last couple of weeks sometimes two in a day...well now life has started to come back to normal and there isn't a party every other day but I will try to maintain my entries...so this one is just purely misc. I had a great day working on our Christmas/Birthday Present for my Mother in-law aka. Guela...We are, as a whole family, giving her an extreme make over on her house. It is a work in progress and will post pictures as soon as I have some to post. I also went a little crazy on my hair today and now have not one stitch of blonde in it...a first in a very long time and again will post when I can actually get someone to take a picture of me...for now you will just have to settle for some pics of the kids...and do i love these kids! Thats all for now!!

Boys and their Toys!

Taiji with a little help...
Jake with a little help...
Truman with a little help...Mom with a little help from a glass of wine...
The finished project...I think the smiles say it all!!

New Generation of Faber Cousins

The Fabers got together the other night...although it was a small group we had fun. Here is Truman with Kali and Cousin John with Lauryn. Lauryn was adopted from China this last summer. She and Kali are about 41/2 months apart.
Here is Kali with Cousin Erik...Cheesing it up!!
Emily and Kali have turned into great buddies. Cousin Lauryn with Kali's hat on...I think her Aunty Ruth will have to make one for her!!

The VanDalen Christmas

Jake is always good for a laugh!!
Brock with Grandma Eileen...I think we wore him out!
Merry Christmas Blake and Liss you got a new Weston!!
This was truly amazing...I have tried to color with Kali everyday and she has no time for me...but Bree and her sat down and they colored for at least 30 mins! So Sweet!
Baby Morgan with Suragate Grandma Bec!!
Truman loves him some little kids..they seem to just love him right back!! I think baby magnet was what everyone was calling him!
Guela (the matriarch of the clan) lead us in a wonderful devotional...reminding us of what the real reason for the season. Thanks Guela for being there for us and for being you...we love you!
The teen girls loved their new snuggley blankets...aren't they cute!?!
I really don't know what to say here...except oh my gosh...she is sooo cute!!
Here is the whole gang...every year we send the candle around to share what it is we appreciate and what we are thankful for...I said I was grateful to be able to stay home with my children...but what I didn't say is I am really grateful for this family...I love you all!!

Seahawks Clinch the NFC West!!

Ready to hit the road for the big game!!
Having fun at the exhibition center!
Truman ready to show off his arm!
Jake showing off! He has no fear!
Go Hawks!!

Even though they weren't able to pull this game out...thanks to the 49ners losing we were able to clinch the NFC West...Playoffs here we come!! A special thanks goes to Shane for taking the pictures and not losing my camera...Way to go Honey!!

Presents, Presents and More Presents...

Kali and her first briefcase!
The boys LOVE baseball cards...so this year they got whole set of 2006 players and a wooden box with their names engraved!

Just a little bit excited!! Do you think he liked it!?!

Kali quickly got the hang of this...and for a 20month old her patience was amazing!!
The boys have been great...everything they get, they swear it's the best thing ever!!
Boys need t-shirts...we go through a couple a day!!
I had Shane take a picture of me...just so you know that I am really here...please ignore the fact that I haven't taken a shower and look...well whatever!!

Here is our family Christmas....spread over a couple of days of course, but no less a very Merry Christmas. The boys are currently at the Seahawks game and Kali is sleeping so I am left to reflect on what this year's Christmas has meant to me. And the word that instantly comes to my mind is, appreciative...I appreciate my life, my family(extended and immediate), my job (kid raising), my home, my small group, my angel in heaven, my relationship with my son's family, my friends and most importantly my God who has made all of those things possible for me! I hope and Pray that you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May God Bless you all!

King Family Open House

The Cousins hanging out...Shane, LD and Chip
Guela and her youngest two Grandkids, Weston and Kali
Aunty Bec trying to maintain her status as favorite Aunt!!
Lots of People, Lots of fun!!
Kali with her cousin Lacey from Alaka

It is a beautiful thing to be a part of such a large family, because anytime one of the out-of-towners comes back into the fold for a visit...there is a need to gather. We had fun last night touching base with the Kings from both Colorado,Virginia, Alaska & Texas. We talked, laughed, and of course ate. What a blessing!