Jeff & Connie 1993

Here are some pictures I came across of Jeff & I about 2 months before we were married. They were taken outside the Portland, OR temple. Oh the days...we were a lot younger, skinnier and had a lot more energy!!! It's fun to look back and see where you were and think about all you've been through. We just celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary...I can honestly say I love him more today than I did in 1993!!! I can't wait to see what the next 16 years will bring!!!

First Day of School 9/9/09

I can't believe all my kids are in school all day long!

Ashley-8th Grade, Aylexie-6th Grade & Thomas-1st Grade
He was a little bit nervous, but excited too!

Here's Thomas, getting ready to get on the bus...

Waving goodbye to Mom & Dad!

Aylexie, getting ready to go...

Showing off her favorite shirt, Macaroni & Cheese!

Ashley& Aylexie

Ashley LOVES her new bike and decided to ride it to school when the weather is nice!

Salt Lake City, Utah-9/5/09

We were CRAZY and decided to make a whirlwind trip to Utah, right before Labor Day weekend. We left early on Friday morning, drove straight through, met John, Kate and kids and Grandma and Grandpa Pedigo for dinner. Got up early to go to Megan's baptism and take a tour of downtown Salt Lake. We headed back home Sunday morning...it was quick, but memorable!!!

Isn't Megan beautiful?!
She got a set of scriptures from her Grandma & Grandpa Woodward.

Jeff, enjoying spending time with family & friends...

Look how much our kids have grown! Seriously...I know I'm going to be the "shortie" in our familly!!!

It was also Connie Woodward's 70th birthday! I was happy to be there to sing Happy Birthday to her! John & Connie hold a special place in my heart...

Aylexie with a picture of the Savior at the Conference center...

I love this picture with Ashley...

This was taken on the rooftop of the Conference Center. If you look close, it's wonderful to see not only the beautiful etching, but you can see your own reflection. It's definately thought provoking...

This is a picture of our family on top of the conference center. The water feature is gorgeous! I love seeing the Salt Lake Temple in the background.

Ashley...

Megan, Nathan, Jake, Ashley, Thomas & Aylexie

The Christus statue is amazing. But, the kids were very tired of seeing everything at this point...

Ashley, Thomas & Aylexie

Jeff & I were tired too!!!

Grandma & Grandpa Pedigo

Grandparents' & Grandchildren

THE LAST PICTURE!

I wish I could find the picture that everyone told me about...Jeff took his picture here right before his mission-before he went to the MTC...just a bit of a change in his life since that day!!!

Lake Stevens, WA 8/15/09

We went to Everett to spend the day. Lance and Kristin invited us to spend the day at Lake Stevens. The kids had a blast. I wish I had my video camera with me for one particular event...Zulla folled Dash in for a swim around the dock! I couldn't believe she just jumped in after him! Lance and Jeff took the kids out on the boat to go inner tubing! What a fun day!

Lexie is getting ready to go!
Thomas is trying out the hammock.

Future Jet Skiier-Stand-up, no less!

Posing for Ashley, our photographer!

Kaylyn, posing on the dock...

Isn't this a beautiful picture? Kyra and Kaylyn!!! We Love You!!!

Aylexie is practicing for the future!

Mom, relaxing and enjoying the view!

Ashley let me take her picture! Isn't she beautiful?!

Seaside-7/30/09

Jeff had the day off, so we decided to pack everyone up in the van and go to Seaside!!!

We're so lucky to live close to the coast. It's absolutely beautiful! My kids' favorite thing to do is collect sand dollars! We got a few and everyone was happy!

Thomas, Ashley (with purse) and Aylexie, hunting for sand dollars.
jumping waves...

Connie & Zulla-she didn't quite know what to think about this adventure!

Thomas just loved getting his feet wet! He had SO much fun!

Isn't this a cool picture? Ashley took it!

Jeff in some quick sand! There was a tide pool and when the water would come in, he would sink where the two met! It felt cool!

Sand Dollars!!!

Thomas, Aylexie, Ashley, Zulla and Jeff...

ASHLEY SKETCHING DRESSES AND TAKING PICTURES OF FLOWERS...

Ashley is such an artist. She LOVES to draw dresses and design different styles. She picked up the camera this summer to snap some pictures of some flowers. She really has an eye for photography. I am SO excited, because I don't have a clue when it comes to taking pictures!