Family Pictures

I really wanted to have some family pictures taken before our move. So much has changed in our lives over the past four years while Matt was in medical school. Little Noah was born during Matt's second year of school. Nothing seems to mark changes in time more...than the way the kids grow. My good friend, Michelle Gifford, took these fabulous pictures. I posted some of my favorites!

Hiking in Sedona!

We took one last trip to Sedona before our big move to North Dakota. We hiked and played in Oak Creek Canyon for two days. This frog was a highlight of one of our days. First of all, it is by far the biggest frog we have ever seen. It was about the size of my whole hand...seriously. Second, it was probably so old that it was slow moving and Ian actually caught him. He released him as soon as we all got a good look. So exciting!

We made it to the base of Bell Rock. The weather was perfect and the kids actually did really well hiking around for the two days.

We were taking that picture of Miah..while Ian was signing his name. OOOPS...

Noah LOVES the Train Park!

We wanted to take the kids to a few of their favorite places before our big move to North Dakota. The Train Park in Scottsdale has been a hit for the four years that we have lived here. The train rides are always fun...even during the Christmas season.

The newest addition to the park is spectacular. We all were amazed by the model trains and the intricate bridges and towns that were created.

All Aboard!

Fun times in Arizona

May was such a busy month for us. We were busy packing and preparing for the move. I promised each of the kids a special day in Phoenix that would help us remember some of the fun that we have had here. Ian chose Cracker Jax. He still wasn't tall enough to drive the big cars on his own, but as you can see on his face, there was still plenty of fun to be had.

On the way to Cracker Jax!

Miah was a crazy driver. So hilarious until you think about the teenage years. The bumper boats were a blast. Ian could drive on his own and loved trying to get us wet. Miah and I got trapped under a waterfall and were soaked. Lots of fun in the sun.

Miah's Graduation Night

Ok Blogging Friends...I'm back! So much has happened in our lives over the past couple of months that I have to start writing it down. I need to look back a little bit first though. :) Miah graduated from pre-school at the end of May. She was so sad to say goodbye to her friends and her wonderful teacher, Mrs. Reta. She was Ian's teacher, too and has been a true gift to my kids. The graduation night had songs, cookies, and lots of goodbye hugs. We were sad to leave our Work of Heart friends.