Jason and I have both been blessed with great families and friends that are as good as family. From siblings and college roommates to mission companions and study abroad bunk mates- Thanks for growing with us. Then there are those who have mentored us through our adult years. Your examples as we have experienced marriage, parenthood, career changes, and church callings have helped us decide the kind of people we want to be.
So here we are now with three children, and just trying to do our best everyday. As Tanner is turning 7 this week- yes 7- I want to include a few pictures of him from this past year. But first, just a bit of remembering... Tanner is the little one who transformed me into a mother and turned Jason and I into a family. He is growing into a strong, smart, and valiant boy. I love when I have time to sit back and watch him: reading to Margaret, playing with Andrew, or just kicking his soccer ball in the backyard. As I look back, I also must look forward. In a year I hope to see him dressed all in white at his baptism. In 5, he'll be off on Scout campouts and in 9 it'll be off in the car. Now I realize that time is racing and each day is a treasure. So I am glad that for now we are still all about dirty handprints and pulling out baby teeth. Happy Birthday to my Tanner!!
As an awfully proud big brother!
Perhaps his biggest accomplishment-pulling that first tooth!
Go Gators!! My little swimmer!
Who knew there could be snow in July!We loved Oregon.
Its hard to hit the pinata when you're a pirate with just one eye!Happy 7th Birthday "T"!
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Its about time!! Zander and I loved the pictures of Tanner. I can't believe how big they all are. Keep up the blog!!
Sarah! I'm glad we are blog friends! And we were talking with Jason and decided you and I should have a blog night and watch Bride & Prejudice, because I have never seen it. What do you think? I think the guys want to go get sushi...
Sarah! I'm so excited that you're blogging (hopefullly more than once a year). BTW, Tanner's birthday is the same as Tony's! Who knew? Super fun pictures. I'm glad I found you.
Hello Sarah!! This is such a great way to keep in touch with those who have moved away and such. Gosh those kids are getting big...and that little girl of yours is simply adorable!!
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