some pictures

Here are a TON of pictures that I have neglected to share with my blogging friends and family. Sorry about that. we've got ty's bday, Halloween, thanksgiving, another bday party, randomness and a stolen gnome..so enjoy.

Tyler, Jamie, Kala, and Hannah. (beth armsheimer photography)

They all had the cutest costumes! (beth Armsheimer photography)

Tyler very much enjoyed the Elmo cake that Aunt christine made for him. I dont blame him though. it was amazing! Cousin Saige and Jason having fun. this picture cracks me up!

Gnome!!! There might be a Ransom involved. we haven't decided yet ;0)

After Tylers bday we had a little Halloween bash.

There is something V forgot to tell everyone..hehe. jk. she made a great Juno though! And we cant forget Justins awesome costume as sweeny Todd!

Tanya was a pretty butterfly and shannon was a...uhhhhh. i dont know but she looked pretty awesome too! lol little zeke was the cutest lion I had ever seen and mom and dad were tribes people...?

Randomness is wonderful. They tried to take a nice family picture but very funny uncle mike decided to jump in. He looks like a turtle. I think this is the first picture i ever took with cousin kyle..maybe we took some when we were younger?




one of my favorite picture. myself shann and tan. I love these girls! And yes i know. The picture of tan and I is probably the most attractive thing you have ever seen. try to contain yourself.

AHH! sorry. he's a scary little gnome. sneaks up on my all the time!

The many faces of Tyler. Just so you know. there is no noise coming out. its just a face. And sometimes he thinks he's a rock star. Hence the faux hock and the lip thing. He's pretty hardcore.

How could you not love this face. He is to much

Now to our little family photoshoot. All of these are done by the amazing Bethany Armsheimer. Not just the best photographer you will ever meet. She is a great friend and amazing person. I know ive said it before. but I love her!

thinking back.

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28


I don't normally blog about what I'm feeling. It feels silly to do that sometimes. Its easier to just put up some pictures and write about whats going on in them. But right now I have so many thoughts going on that I feel like I'm going to go crazy. yes.. I know, very dramatic. But its the truth. I don't even know if I want to write about it on here. Or if I even should. So I'm thinking that this blog might not make a lot of sense to a lot of you since I'm pretty sure it will be lacking in detail.



Don't get me wrong. Life is great! I have an amazing husband and son. Jason loves me and takes care of me. He is my best friend. I wouldn't as for more. . . I have a beautiful little boy that cracks me up. He is simply amazing! . I have a wonderful church full of people that I adore. Great friends that treat me the way I should be treated and don't give up. seriously, I'm thankful for so many things..so many people. I'm thankful that I have a Lord that loves me so much, that he forgives me and loves me....even when I cant forgive. . .

Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.



people talk about having a wall if front of them. that keeps them from moving forward and keeps them from seeing what is really in front of them. Is it possible for that wall to come and go as it pleases? Or is it always there? What gives me the right to pick and chose the right people to forgive and at what time? Who am I to sit and feel sorry for myself over STUPID things that life throws at me.


Philippians 2.3,4
"Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit,but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself;Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others."



I feel so selfish. Here I get upset over past friendships, money, my bad haircut, my weight....always afraid of what people think about me..When someone I love has to deal with so much more. Things far worst then I have ever gone through. If I could take everything that has happened to her and put it on me I would. Because I would never wish it on anyone. Ive typed out so many different ways of saying this..but nothing really seems to sound right. I'm just upset with myself for not being able to forgive old friends for stupid reasons when this person I love has to one day forgive a monster. Because if she doesn't it will always be there. I cant fathom how hard that will be. All the petty things don't seem to matter anymore when I think of all she has been through. And everything that she will have to deal with in April and probably for the rest of her life. I just pray that she knows how much we all love her and that we are all here for her. That God will take care of her and help her if she will let him.

The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18

Even if the judgement in April doesn't go exactly the way we want it to. just remember that God will take care of you. and God will "take care" of this man. He is the ultimate judge and will give this man what he deserves. .

Psalm 75:6-7
No one from the East or the West or from the desert can exalt a man. But it is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another.

Psalm 46"

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging."

Well hello Christmas!

I know we say this every year..But can you believe its Christmas already!? Time has passed so quickly and our little guy is now on his second Christmas. He was so little last year. Just starting to smile. I remember that night like it was yesterday. Now its almost Christmas again and he just starting to walk and say new words. The other day Tanya was here and Ty was playing with his toys. He looked up and said "OH WOW!" It was great! I really do consider those to be his first words/phrase.

Anyway, back to Christmas. Its time to break out the boxes of Christmas decor and purchase an amazingly huge Christmas tree. We actually have room for on this year! I can see it now. Tyler attempting to eat the fallen pine needles and curiously pulling all the ornaments off the bottom of the tree. I'm excited for these small things because it means new memories. And yes. We do plan on taking him to see Santa. I

have a feeling it wont go as well this year as it did the last. ;0)

last Year Jason and I showed up to my Grandmas house to find that we missed out on singing Christmas carols with my family! I heard it was hilarious! My aunt handed out musical instruments to everyone (we have a big family) and they sang Christmas carols and made a lot of noise. And I'm sure a few tears were shed from laughing so hard. I WILL NOT miss out of that this year. I could just imagine the looks people outside of our family would give us. And that makes me laugh. My family might be a little nutty. but I'm ok with that ;0)

Here it is! The wish list.

1. elliptical
2. wii fit
3. cozy slippers
4. A new awesome camera!
5. keyboard
6. a really big picture frame

wow. I really thought I had a lot more..and since no one can afford half that stuff on my list, I'm assuming my feet will be warm with those cozy slippers ;0) ............(list to be updated soon ;0) )