Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Christmas is the absolute best time of the year. Here we are decorating the tree. I'm so thankful for my kids. Taylor, Paige, Easton and Brinley each bring a unique quality to our family. I wouldn't trade them for the world.


We were getting ready to hike up Usery Pass. My back was killing me when I was done! This was the first time that I took Easton and and Brinley. We made it up 3/4th of the way. They were toopers!

18 comments:

BrImHaLl FaMiLy said...

What beautiful kids! How are they? Tell them I said HI! Give that baby a big squeeze for me. You look great as well and sound like you are doing good. I'm so glad! How's work going?

Painkilla said...

Rachel,
What a great bunch of pictures those little ones are so great. Give them hugs from there aunt marb.

Sure love ya
Marb

Tinsley said...

Rachel,
You look Awesome! I love this time of year too, its so much fun. I keep checking yours and Tru's blog, I can't wait for her to have those babies. Its so amazing, and I am so glad that she has held them this long. You are such an amazing woman Rachel.
The kids are so cute.

Truly and Shane said...

What the Hell! You are SOOOOOOOO PRETTY!!!!!!!!!!! I cant get over it. Shaylar lost the very best thing that ever happened to him. Amazing mom, someone who is a great cook, spiritual, fun-loving with the kids, and BEAUTIFUL! Yeah I definitely wouldn't want to be with someone that amazing either. COME ON!! You are not worth losing!!!! But I must admit I'm excited for this next book in your life. So many guys have asked me about you! You really just have NO IDEA. I'm not even kidding you, Rach.

Today may or may not be hard...but know this:

if today never happened, 10 years ago,....those four little blessings of yours wouldn't exist :)

LOVE YOU!

Andrew and Charonne- said...

Hey this is Charonne, and Im totally stalking you! By the way I love the pictures of you and your kids under the tree!

Truly and Shane said...

This Beyonce song is the very best song I have ever heard!!!! I want you to stand on the roof holding a giant pretend microphone, like kids do when they're little, and sing this at the top of your lungs. Especially the "to the left, to the left" part. Haha ha this makes me want to get up and dance!

Truly and Shane said...

Shane says it's a feel good, hate you song :)

Nuestra Familia said...

Hi Rachael, your kiddos looks so great and you look HOT!!! I have never done the Usery pass but I heard is hard, you are amazing. Love, Ale

Alisa Larson said...

Hi Rachel! Remember me - Alisa (Cook), Justins sister. His wife Kari told me what you are going through and I'm so sorry to hear it. You look amazing and I already know you're an amazing woman -so I'm sure only good things are headed your way. Hope you heal very, very soon!

Martineau Family said...

I haven't check out your blog in a while...it looks awesome. AND YOU LOOK HOT!!!! We have to get together SOON!! Sorry I didn't call on Friday life got crazy with the six kiddos. So when can we hang out?! I can't believe you went hiking with all your six kids. You AMAZE ME! I couldn't even get my body out of bed this morning to do my wimpy DVD workout. I know I'm totally lazy. Maybe if I did start working out I'd look more like you and less like me. :)

You are so awesome and always inspire me. Thanks for being the kind of best friend where it doesn't matter what's happens or how long its been since you last talked you can just pick up where you left off like no time has past. You're the best!! Can't wait until we get together.

Katlyn Papa said...

I agree whith Truly. What the Hell? I mean we all knew that you were gorgeous right! But when I saw the pic of you holding Easton up I just stopped! You look amazing. Love the jeans! The tree looks beautiful, and so do the kids. Way to go taking them on a hike. I think you and I both know I would have two less little boys if we ever tried that!

RPH said...

Hey Rachel! I hopped on to your blog from Andee. You look great and what cute kids you have! Sounds like you are handling your lifes situation well. Hope things continue to look up for you.
We have a blog too, but it is private. If you are interested you can e mail me at raygon0326atyahoodotcom.
I will be checking back on you soon, so keep posting!
Raygon

Natalie said...

Rach-you look darling. I hope your holidays go well. We're always thinking of you.

Unknown said...

Rachel,
You have such a cute family. Those are great pictures of you and your kids. Brinley is a doll. Decorating the tree together is one of my favorite Christmas traditions.

Truly and Shane said...

Uh huh! I know you have picture to update for me so I'M WAITING! Very patiently you see. I miss all the fam parties so get me some posts!

warnett said...

Hi Rachel! I found you through Melanie's blog hope you don't mind. I just have to say you look amazing and you inspire me. Your children are beautiful. Hope you have a wonderful christmas. Hugs Traci (Scorse) Arnett

Unknown said...

Rachel - you look awesome!! and your kids look like they are doing really well too. I've been thinkin' about you... I'm so happy to see that you are doing well. And btw - your prince will come!! Love ya girl:)

Aly

Unknown said...

Rachel - you look awesome!! and your kids look like they are doing really well too. I've been thinkin' about you... I'm so happy to see that you are doing well. And btw - your prince will come!! Love ya girl:)

Aly