New Profession!

SO this happened! For 9 months I juggled studies and 5 children. I passed the national and Colorado State exams with flying colors! WOOT! And now am an Associate Broker with HomeSmart Realty Group. Give me a ring and let me help you make your real estate experience a grand one.

Baby Girl Loves Singing

Randi Keira has high hopes of singing as a career some day. Here is her cover of RaeLynn's "Love Triangle" and Carrie Underwood's "Dirty Laundry" (below). Thank you to Uncle Bruce (Brutha Bruce) for jamming with her. :)  Enjoy! 

Surprise!

It's been a while since I last posted. To say the least we had quite the surprise this time last year when I found out I was expecting baby #5! Logan James joined us in the flesh this past April and has filled our hearts with laughter and joy since. God knew what He was doing when He said we weren't done.

  

Keira My Little Performer

My sweet girl is growing up so quickly. Keira started singing as a little girl, but in the last 2 years she has REALLY taken off and loves to perform. We found a local coffee house that has open mic and is kid friendly. They have taken to her and are absolutely the best environment for her to practice performing. This is one of her most recent performances...enjoy!

Neverending Projects

We are constantly working on our home....and I love it. Randy and I get quality time while improving our home. Four years ago we found our dream home. 5 acres on a ridge buried in a forest of pine trees with immaculate views of America's mountain better known as Pike's Peak.
Sure...we could smell the cat pee walking up the driveway. Sure...the siding was practically falling off the side of the house. Sure...the ground was littered with the reminents of a massive evacuation. But we had a vision. The cat pee crystalized yellow shag carpet, dark oak 80's cabinetry, holes in the ceiling, water damaged rancher with a walk out basement was going to be our dream home. A home which we would put our sweat and blood and invest our time and money.
Four years and we are finally getting around to our master bedroom, master bath and basement bathroom. And not a second too soon!

Achievement Award Winner

Keira won the intermediate achievement overall award in the 4-h horse project this year! We are super proud of her hard work and dedication this year. :)

Sleepy boy

Sweet sleepy boy. My heart is full!

Afternoon of cuddles and secrets

Trail Rides are Good For the Soul

Horse Portraits

Check out my page on AllAboutTheGrain to see more of my work. :) 

Home

Love where I live.

Back to Eden Garden

My Back to Eden Garden is really taking off! We have already harvested quite a bit of lettuce and a few squash. Today we picked these beauties.

Keira State Fair Performance

We are very proud of Keira. She had a fabulous performance at State Fair and won a blue ribbon, champion and Grand champion overall for her division. Not sure what I'm going to do with this little flower who is blooming into a beautiful young lady with a kick @ss vocal box.

Trying to get everyone to listen for a family photo can be a nightmare sometimes. 

Phew! We did it! 

Standing. It is an art.

He's so proud of himself!

Lounging and Reading

Elitch Gardens 2016

Best Dad in the World! 

Liam's single request...

All tuckered out

First time on all 4s! 

His first ride ever was the school bus that goes around and around. So funny

Choo-Choo

Liam's first roller coaster!

Such an awesome Daddy

Cooling off by being splashed

First time riding a roller coaster together.

Waiting for his Dad and Sister at the first ride of the day

Liam is such a sport

Keira's first roller coaster ride

Surprise Sign for a Friend

Super fun sign for a friend. She had no clue I was working on it. Can't wait to give it to her. :) 

#handpainted #allaboutthegrain

First Half Marathon--Bucket List Check!

Let's get this race started! Woot

Fam Bam on their way to greet me at the finish line! 

My fearless coach! We've got this!

Counting down to start! 

Mile 10 and I hit my physical road block.

Wait...what?! This was suppose to be mile 12! 

Holding back the tears as I turn the corner and see my other 3 kids at the finish line cheering "Go Mom! Go Mama!"

Recovery Popcycle

Best running partners ever! Stephie had my stride and Jessica kept my pace in order. 

Final Results. New PR