Santa Monica March Trip

Josh was asked to do revival at his dad's church, 
so we were blessed with the opportunity to 
go to Santa Monica for a week.

Here are some pics of our trip...

We went to the California Science Center for an afternoon

We saw the space shuttle Endeavor...AMAZING

check her out...this girl is not afraid of anything!

Rob did great climbing up the wall, too

We headed over to the Coliseum where 

Grandpa Scribner played for the LA Rams...so cool to see this

Allie got to go to her friend Shayla's 4th birthday party...

we all went & had so much fun!

Park time with the cousins...Allie & Zeke

Rob & Chloe

Allie & GG

Went for a walk for coffee & treats. Allie took special 

care of Grandma Scribner's dog, Doogle

We were so happy to be able to see the newest addition 
to the Scribner family...Adam and Bekah had a baby girl 
two days before we arrived. It was wonderful to be 
able to go over to their house 
and hold Magnolia Jane! She is so beautiful!

Aunt Tori and Marcus loving on Maggie

Another very exciting thing was that I was so blessed & 
privileged to go to my sister, Susan's, doctor appointment
...the one where they find out if her baby is a boy or girl...

IT"S A GIRL!!!

We were so thrilled we went shopping and spoiled this little one already!

A Girls Dinner with Dianne, Jessy, Me and Susan...then off to church

Like father, Like son

So cool-my sis on piano, my brother, Josh, leading worship, 

brother Nate on guitar & brother Adam on drums (behind the guys)

Friends...Marcus & Jesse

Jadon & Rob

phone pics

Marcus was able to go with some people from our church to a major Christian concert event downtown about a week ago. He was able to 

meet Tedashii (famous Christian rapper)

there and get his picture with him!

Reading books together at Barnes & Noble while Marcus

is at his Ancient Rome co-op class

Enjoying a yummy waffle breakfast

My wonderful little helper folding the kitchen towels

Marcus is now one of the few people to help with the 

sound board at church. He is super excited to do it.

Josh and I are so proud of him desiring to be in ministry.

 On the car ride home, Marcus and I were talking about his new 

job at church and Allie asked a question. 

She asked, "What's my important job at church?"

 I replied, "What do you think?" 

She said, "To not run in the church!"

"Yes, Allie, that's your very important job!"

Cousins Go To Children's Museum

On Saturday we took our two "Young" (a pun because their last

name is Young ) -niece and nephew-Lucy and Zeke, 

to the Children's Museum. Of course it was lots of fun!

A dream come true for any kid (and parent haha)

 because you can touch everything!

Family Was Here!

The family arrived last Monday evening and we had a yummy barbecue chicken dinner and then went off to church. Our Dad, Pastor Rob, preached an amazing message on coveting. He continued talking about it for the next few messages at church, too. It was so good!

Tuesday morning we went up to the mountain to ski and snowboard.

Allie and her Grandpa Fish

My brother, Josh, and his son Zeke

Allie, Zeke and Josh

Lucy and Josh going on the bunny hill chair lift

Two Cute Cousins

Lovely Lucy...I was able to help her go down the bunny hill on skis. I did what Jessy did-put her between my legs and held her as tight as I could. I think she had a great time, and I did too. It was special Auntie Kathy & Lucy time :)

The next day we decided to rest! Pancake breakfast for everyone!

Check it out...we used THREE griddles to cook the pancakes

Uncle Nate and Rob

Allie, Lucy, and Zeke

Nurse Jessy found 2 blackheads in Marcus' ear and went to work...

I think Marcus was a little nervous. Thanks for taking care of us, Aunt Jessy!

Thursday was another day of skiing...

Zeke was all tuckered out from skiing &
fell asleep at the table in the lodge after lunch

What an amazing group of guys!

Valentine's Day 2013

Yesterday was a wonderful Valentine's Day. 

It began the night before, on Wednesday night, when the kids made Valentine's cookies for us in class at church and homemade cards. Aren't they cute? They wrote such sweet things to us. I felt the love and put them on our kitchen table.

I think what made Valentine's Day so great was that Josh was able

to come home in the morning from work and be with us the 

whole day. Nothing makes me and the kids happier 

than having Daddy at home!

He brought home a sweet candy bouquet, card and gift for Allie.

He spoiled me and gave me beautiful roses, candy, a smoothie, a

stack of conversation cards, and a poem he wrote me.

I'm going to have the poem framed and

hung in our bedroom. It is amazing!

Then, he went to work in the kitchen making

pink Valentine's Day heart pancakes for us.

The kids were so happy to get Valentine cards in the mail from all their grandpas and grandmas. The kids love getting mail . It made their day.

Later on, Zack blessed us and watched the kids so we could go out to dinner. Josh took me to this incredible Greek restaurant that I've been anxious to try. It was so good.

I loved it and can't wait to go back again.

...our 18th Valentine's Day together