tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73362392637342315072024-03-13T10:02:46.149-07:004 Boys and a LadyMartin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-69800219996634535522011-11-17T17:31:00.001-08:002011-11-17T17:35:10.377-08:00Puppy Love<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GJFT5PMpfYQ/TsW13qrN6zI/AAAAAAAABcU/Ls1C2WxQwrE/s1600/DSCN1887.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GJFT5PMpfYQ/TsW13qrN6zI/AAAAAAAABcU/Ls1C2WxQwrE/s200/DSCN1887.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676142873323367218" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d4Txf4HjlyY/TsW13d_pQYI/AAAAAAAABcE/V31dr9wjzV8/s1600/DSCN1886.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d4Txf4HjlyY/TsW13d_pQYI/AAAAAAAABcE/V31dr9wjzV8/s200/DSCN1886.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676142869919383938" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F2sFpUmJ9M8/TsW14VQacSI/AAAAAAAABcc/hGw7hQ9wNCM/s1600/DSCN1895.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F2sFpUmJ9M8/TsW14VQacSI/AAAAAAAABcc/hGw7hQ9wNCM/s200/DSCN1895.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676142884753666338" border="0" /></a><br />Our dog Daisy had a puppy about two weeks ago. He is so cute and I don't know how we are going to get rid of him. We can't keep him though so if anyone is interested let me know.<br /></div>Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-85507735300540793962011-11-17T17:24:00.001-08:002011-11-17T17:31:34.844-08:00Halloween<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Htz1-MtcWes/TsW0463CLEI/AAAAAAAABb4/Mh3FIcqiH8U/s1600/DSCN1874.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Htz1-MtcWes/TsW0463CLEI/AAAAAAAABb4/Mh3FIcqiH8U/s200/DSCN1874.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676141795336137794" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fl1-MQAdHOo/TsW0jObsuPI/AAAAAAAABbg/MsstBMf6jP4/s1600/DSCN1875.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fl1-MQAdHOo/TsW0jObsuPI/AAAAAAAABbg/MsstBMf6jP4/s200/DSCN1875.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676141422633072882" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ets7zimp4nU/TsW0jfxqLWI/AAAAAAAABbs/QocDlD3Zwxg/s1600/DSCN1881.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ets7zimp4nU/TsW0jfxqLWI/AAAAAAAABbs/QocDlD3Zwxg/s200/DSCN1881.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676141427288583522" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We made it back Halloween day just in time to take the kids Trick or Treating. We had two football players and a zombie to take along. We had a very fun time.<br /></div></div>Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-19292030214519691382011-11-17T17:17:00.001-08:002011-11-17T17:24:10.377-08:00Hawaii<div style="text-align: center;">Chris and I went to Hawaii before Halloween. It was a very needed vacation. With all of the stresses of life we needed a break. We sat on the beach and did nothing. A huge thank you to Chris's Dad and Sister for helping with the Children. I can't wait to go back some day!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zLKf4MKjHcQ/TsWy-uJxvxI/AAAAAAAABaw/ZzhCPmC7nJo/s1600/DSCN1689.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zLKf4MKjHcQ/TsWy-uJxvxI/AAAAAAAABaw/ZzhCPmC7nJo/s200/DSCN1689.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676139695981051666" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BMBMqY8531s/TsWy_bqps4I/AAAAAAAABbI/KtpAycH8S-8/s1600/DSCN1556.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BMBMqY8531s/TsWy_bqps4I/AAAAAAAABbI/KtpAycH8S-8/s200/DSCN1556.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676139708198531970" border="0" /></a>Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-35122704709395244992011-10-19T15:28:00.000-07:002011-10-19T15:28:41.202-07:00Joy School field trip.<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CKhxA5Y41Pg/Tp9PEw0MNzI/AAAAAAAABZE/fkj0JJzHwVk/s1600/DSCN1486.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CKhxA5Y41Pg/Tp9PEw0MNzI/AAAAAAAABZE/fkj0JJzHwVk/s320/DSCN1486.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8uvBKZYBbGo/Tp9PFJFPCKI/AAAAAAAABZM/4FleCvCFxvE/s1600/DSCN1482.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8uvBKZYBbGo/Tp9PFJFPCKI/AAAAAAAABZM/4FleCvCFxvE/s320/DSCN1482.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0l2quOg31ik/Tp9PFDtufxI/AAAAAAAABZg/-JejiY7iZs8/s1600/DSCN1487.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0l2quOg31ik/Tp9PFDtufxI/AAAAAAAABZg/-JejiY7iZs8/s320/DSCN1487.JPG" /></a> </div>Ry had his school field trip to a pumpkin patch. He was scared at first (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">surprise</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">surprise</span>) but he warmed up to it all and ended up having fun. He looks so much like Wes at this age.<div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-74390206854129756122011-10-14T13:40:00.000-07:002011-10-14T13:40:38.765-07:00First day of School<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xN2UdFzuYrE/TpieQFNLyHI/AAAAAAAABYg/UMQ4wKvduRs/s1600/DSCN1379-1.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xN2UdFzuYrE/TpieQFNLyHI/AAAAAAAABYg/UMQ4wKvduRs/s320/DSCN1379-1.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riEy3s40bgQ/TpieQVfoj4I/AAAAAAAABYs/NcazFjKf9YM/s1600/DSCN1383.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riEy3s40bgQ/TpieQVfoj4I/AAAAAAAABYs/NcazFjKf9YM/s320/DSCN1383.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6r7lapbsTY/TpieRKY8QaI/AAAAAAAABY4/jNha8pihQu4/s1600/DSCN1380.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6r7lapbsTY/TpieRKY8QaI/AAAAAAAABY4/jNha8pihQu4/s320/DSCN1380.JPG" /></a> </div>OK so I am a little behind. Here are the first day of school pictures. Wes is in 4th, Car is in 1st and Ry started Joy school. They are all doing well in school and I LOVE there teachers this year.<br /><br />Car is doing well. He has not had any new symptoms. He is doing well in school and we are very proud of him. Wes is doing awesome. His teacher this year is a heaven sent. She is what he has totally needed. Ry is getting big and having fun with his brothers.<div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-30106985569392949152011-08-25T20:58:00.001-07:002011-08-25T20:58:45.348-07:00FUMI 2011Here is a video I made from the pictures we took in CA. We had a great time with all our family. We missed Chris.<br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/shdA9AkcqEs" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/shdA9AkcqEs" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shdA9AkcqEs"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/shdA9AkcqEs/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p>- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-31102483397192917982011-07-30T16:01:00.001-07:002011-07-30T16:01:20.366-07:00Happy Birthday Ry Guy<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/30/3927.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/30/s_3927.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Today Ry turned three. Here are a few pics I took.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/30/3928.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/30/s_3928.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/30/3929.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/30/s_3929.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/30/3930.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/30/s_3930.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-91916898711873532022011-07-12T15:17:00.001-07:002011-07-12T15:17:56.041-07:00Carters birthday videoThis is a little video I put together with the pictures we took of Carters birthday.<br /><br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/77AlX0ud4s8" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/77AlX0ud4s8" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77AlX0ud4s8"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/77AlX0ud4s8/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p>- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-5304071146695123412011-07-06T21:23:00.001-07:002011-07-06T21:23:52.731-07:00Birthday BoyOur cute Car turned 6!!!! I feel so lucky to be his mom and see him have one more year under his belt. We had a really fun day with friends and Aunt Anne. Car was showered with fun gifts from everyone (thank you all) When we were getting ready for bed he started crying and said " This was the best birthday ever"<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/06/5686.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/06/s_5686.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-2642300579350712172011-06-23T21:25:00.000-07:002011-06-23T21:41:52.804-07:00Super Hero Capes and real life Super Heroes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8t1_71A4jRY/TgQRzTcDSgI/AAAAAAAABYY/ejMkxl2S1rE/s1600/photo.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8t1_71A4jRY/TgQRzTcDSgI/AAAAAAAABYY/ejMkxl2S1rE/s200/photo.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621637807954151938" border="0" /></a>The past few weeks have been an eye opener for me. I have realized how lucky I really am and how much I am thankful for. My last post was a Debbie Downer I know but sometimes you need to get things off your chest.<br /><br />I made Car and Ry both capes out of t-shirts. They loved them and the capes were super easy to make. I made both of them in about an hour. They ran around the back yard and had a blast playing with the capes.<br /><br />Our friends who have a daughter with Leukodestrophy have been through a lot in the past two weeks. Elizas father was in a terribly biking accident and has a long road ahead of him to recover. I have been in awe of their handling of this new trail in their life. I have never meet anyone so full of faith and grace. I am grateful for their example through all of this. If you want to know more about Eliza and her family check out www.elizaswish.org and than go to the tab How She is Doing. There is updates on her dad on that tab. I can say that there are real super heroes out there!Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-49649252375857096902011-06-13T21:25:00.000-07:002011-06-13T21:43:51.387-07:00The month of MayLast month was a hard one. I don't think I have cried that much in a long time. I finally had my emotional release that I have been holding back sense Carters accident and diagnoses of Leukodestrophy. After Carter broke his collar bone he screamed for a week straight. He would cry even if you touched him. I held strong for about five days until I could not hold it in anymore. I realized that I was full of all different emotions. I was scared, mad, bitter, angry, upset and down right just pissed off. As I lifted Carter out of bed, the bath tub, the chair he was sitting in I realized that this could very well be my life in a few years. How in the world am I going to be able to do this? How am I going to watch my child slowly change in front of me. I was mad at everyone, even the people who where trying to be nice to me. It took me a good day of shutting my self in my room and doing nothing to get it out of my system for now.<br /><br />How do I move on from this? How do I go day after day with the knowlege that my child has a horrible disses and that my other children could have it also? The only answer I could come up with is that we all came to earth because we wanted to. We came here to have the experience of having a body. We chose to come and have trials so we could grow and learn. It is what we do with these trials that help shape us. It can either make us stronger or weaker. So I chose and choose to make me stronger. Does it suck? Yes it does! <br /><br />I know that I will have the opportunity to learn more from Car. But for right now I take it one day at a time.Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-83100400412814691542011-05-09T17:57:00.001-07:002011-05-09T17:57:20.603-07:00Happy Birthday mommyThis is my cute Ry guy singing happy birthday to me.<br /><p align='center'><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/o2pkGuv7JXs" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/o2pkGuv7JXs" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2pkGuv7JXs"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/o2pkGuv7JXs/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p>- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-44890700810164680322011-05-08T14:42:00.001-07:002011-05-08T14:42:56.885-07:00Carter and his collar bonePoor Carter broke his collar bone on our slide. I feel so bad for him he can't seem to catch a break. Just this last week he relearned how to ride his bike without his training wheels. He has been in a lot of pain and has been so uncomfortable. I hope he has a fast recovery.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/05/08/3482.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/05/08/s_3482.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br />Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-31398958581255494372011-04-20T08:57:00.001-07:002011-04-20T09:12:59.760-07:00Birthday and Belts<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QxiApnIcpdo/Ta8Ez4emRWI/AAAAAAAABYM/pxP7JvoHWyQ/s1600/Weston%2BBirthday%2B4-20-2011%2B005.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QxiApnIcpdo/Ta8Ez4emRWI/AAAAAAAABYM/pxP7JvoHWyQ/s200/Weston%2BBirthday%2B4-20-2011%2B005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597698151225378146" border="0" /></a>Wes had his 9th birthday party. I took 7 boys to the movies to see Rio. The boys loved it. We came back to our house and had Pizza and Cake. We are so lucky to have so many kids in our neighborhood for our kids to play with.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F9y7U9aD98U/Ta8Dr1kA0QI/AAAAAAAABX8/GxSyjYn8Yuo/s1600/Weston%2BBirthday%2B4-20-2011%2B004.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F9y7U9aD98U/Ta8Dr1kA0QI/AAAAAAAABX8/GxSyjYn8Yuo/s200/Weston%2BBirthday%2B4-20-2011%2B004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597696913492201730" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ohdKOLBrMZY/Ta8DOk9NmiI/AAAAAAAABX0/g6LjrXNm9PQ/s1600/Weston%2BBirthday%2B4-20-2011%2B001.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ohdKOLBrMZY/Ta8DOk9NmiI/AAAAAAAABX0/g6LjrXNm9PQ/s200/Weston%2BBirthday%2B4-20-2011%2B001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597696410818288162" border="0" /></a>Wes and Car have been enjoying Karate very much. They earned there first strip on there belts two weeks ago. Car was epically excited. We are so lucky that we have found something for him to do and enjoy. It has been so good for his balance and stretching.<br /></div>Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-36766284605825120262011-04-05T11:41:00.000-07:002011-04-05T12:12:58.570-07:00Spring<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8zlkrO9_Cto/TZtne-At9wI/AAAAAAAABXs/8JqNh6FKKKg/s1600/Febuary%2B2011%2B058.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8zlkrO9_Cto/TZtne-At9wI/AAAAAAAABXs/8JqNh6FKKKg/s200/Febuary%2B2011%2B058.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592177144050349826" border="0" /></a><br />Car wanted a new ssuit so bad. He begged and begged me to get him one. I finally broke down and bought him a suite. He wanted to look like his Dad. He was so excited to go to church and show everyone.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RpjMOa_k1Mk/TZtneWJ6BYI/AAAAAAAABXk/2Ee_-nad0lo/s1600/Febuary%2B2011%2B045.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RpjMOa_k1Mk/TZtneWJ6BYI/AAAAAAAABXk/2Ee_-nad0lo/s200/Febuary%2B2011%2B045.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592177133351470466" border="0" /></a><br />We had a weird week of weather about 3 weeks ago. The kids took advantage of the warm weather and played on the play set all day. Here is Car swinging away.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7vd-EwivutA/TZtnd76icaI/AAAAAAAABXc/2lAC8hShXBo/s1600/Febuary%2B2011%2B038.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7vd-EwivutA/TZtnd76icaI/AAAAAAAABXc/2lAC8hShXBo/s200/Febuary%2B2011%2B038.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592177126307688866" border="0" /></a><br />I found Ry playing with Micky Mouse. He cracks me up so much. This was his outfit of choice. A kids Home Depot apron and a Straw hat.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2SDpziLaH7k/TZtm4MRGLOI/AAAAAAAABXU/YwX-GI2zM1Q/s1600/Febuary%2B2011%2B005.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2SDpziLaH7k/TZtm4MRGLOI/AAAAAAAABXU/YwX-GI2zM1Q/s200/Febuary%2B2011%2B005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592176477862243554" border="0" /></a><br />Papa M, Ry, and Car.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t8KW8okEaBU/TZtm3Q7tF9I/AAAAAAAABXM/6_6EWD3NeK4/s1600/Febuary%2B2011%2B016.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t8KW8okEaBU/TZtm3Q7tF9I/AAAAAAAABXM/6_6EWD3NeK4/s200/Febuary%2B2011%2B016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592176461934827474" border="0" /></a><br />All my boys ready for Church.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GYEG_xbCcZk/TZtm24V7ZoI/AAAAAAAABXE/R3Y6fjTwQbI/s1600/Febuary%2B2011%2B003.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GYEG_xbCcZk/TZtm24V7ZoI/AAAAAAAABXE/R3Y6fjTwQbI/s200/Febuary%2B2011%2B003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592176455333930626" border="0" /></a>Papa L and the boys.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2tbrkIpzKo4/TZtm2T6Hc7I/AAAAAAAABW8/tKi6vmbSvEQ/s1600/Febuary%2B2011%2B004.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2tbrkIpzKo4/TZtm2T6Hc7I/AAAAAAAABW8/tKi6vmbSvEQ/s200/Febuary%2B2011%2B004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592176445553603506" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Papa L and Mimi were in town when it was grandparents day at school. The kids were so excited that they could come to school with them.<br /></div>Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-79921863615830131722011-03-22T18:13:00.000-07:002011-03-22T18:34:48.086-07:00Update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4cAkzgxxJMQ/TYlN1G4cCUI/AAAAAAAABV8/USMFOOGvmzE/s1600/Family%2BPics%2B2010%2B184.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4cAkzgxxJMQ/TYlN1G4cCUI/AAAAAAAABV8/USMFOOGvmzE/s320/Family%2BPics%2B2010%2B184.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587082387505547586" border="0" /></a><br />I have been really bad with updating our blog so here is a what we have all been up to.<br /><br />Weston is doing well in school. He is really enjoying karate and cub soutss. He started an art class and his having fun learning new techniques. He has been such a wonderful older brother. He has really stepped up to the plate with being such a big help to me.<br /><br />Carter is still spunky as ever. He is finally enjoying school and Church. I am very happy with his progress and his ability to work around his disability. He keeps my hands full.<br /><br />Ryder has hit the terrible twos. He makes us laugh so much. He keeps things light and fun in our house. We are so lucky to have his little spirit in our home.<br /><br />Chris has been very busy with finishing the basement. His busy season is getting ready to start. We are lucky that he does not need to go away for a long time this summer.<br /><br />I have been trying to get to our new normal. We have got a new routine down finally. This will never be the same like it was before Carters accident but we are very blessed to have every day we have.Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-66428684883588107352011-02-07T21:07:00.000-08:002011-02-07T21:12:35.221-08:00Reflections<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TVDP7TOzKYI/AAAAAAAABV0/QwMVDMZzA50/s1600/Christmas%2B2010%2Band%2Bmore%2B124.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TVDP7TOzKYI/AAAAAAAABV0/QwMVDMZzA50/s320/Christmas%2B2010%2Band%2Bmore%2B124.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571181356738881922" border="0" /></a><br />Weston loves to draw and create. He was able to enter in two Reflections entries. He took first place for his photo entry. He went onto the next round of competition but came up empty handed. It was such a good expericane for him. He is so excited for next year. Good Job Weston!Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-37297436118570214412011-02-07T20:59:00.000-08:002011-02-07T21:06:09.300-08:00Cast Buddies<div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TVDOQswsucI/AAAAAAAABVs/mYMX9pFbAlw/s1600/Christmas%2B2010%2Band%2Bmore%2B047.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TVDOQswsucI/AAAAAAAABVs/mYMX9pFbAlw/s320/Christmas%2B2010%2Band%2Bmore%2B047.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571179525345950146" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TVDOQZddapI/AAAAAAAABVk/bzPnCGdel8Y/s1600/Christmas%2B2010%2Band%2Bmore%2B049.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TVDOQZddapI/AAAAAAAABVk/bzPnCGdel8Y/s320/Christmas%2B2010%2Band%2Bmore%2B049.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571179520164981394" border="0" /><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span class="on" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_JustifyCenter" title="Align Center" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 11);ButtonMouseDown(this);"><img src="img/blank.gif" alt="Align Center" class="gl_align_center" border="0" /></span></span></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TVDOQMGvVNI/AAAAAAAABVc/LdTekOH1O8w/s1600/Christmas%2B2010%2Band%2Bmore%2B046.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TVDOQMGvVNI/AAAAAAAABVc/LdTekOH1O8w/s320/Christmas%2B2010%2Band%2Bmore%2B046.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571179516580025554" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Carter and Ryder both had casts on at the same time. <br /><br />Ryder went down our slide on the Make-a-Wish play set and broke his foot. He had his cast on for about 5 weeks. Carter on the other hand had his cast on to help his walking. He was lucky and only had them on for two weeks. He was such a good boy about it.<br /><br /><br /></div><br /></div>Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-9915994929647532692011-02-07T20:41:00.000-08:002011-02-07T20:59:16.218-08:00Wishing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TVDMZJNZwfI/AAAAAAAABVU/hCMZXkGtLa4/s1600/Christmas%2B2010%2Band%2Bmore%2B034.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TVDMZJNZwfI/AAAAAAAABVU/hCMZXkGtLa4/s320/Christmas%2B2010%2Band%2Bmore%2B034.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571177471398232562" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TVDMYgIfnqI/AAAAAAAABVM/MB4LpV_eTAI/s1600/Christmas%2B2010%2Band%2Bmore%2B037.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TVDMYgIfnqI/AAAAAAAABVM/MB4LpV_eTAI/s320/Christmas%2B2010%2Band%2Bmore%2B037.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571177460371791522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TVDMYb4qaTI/AAAAAAAABVE/bxYgWPpI_iw/s1600/Christmas%2B2010%2Band%2Bmore%2B040.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TVDMYb4qaTI/AAAAAAAABVE/bxYgWPpI_iw/s320/Christmas%2B2010%2Band%2Bmore%2B040.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571177459231648050" border="0" /></a><br />Carter had the amazing opportunity to be apart of Make-a-Wish. He was able to wish for a play set for our backyard. It was a cool experience for our whole family. He had his star raising ceremony at the Make-a-wish house. He received a glass star and is able to write wishes on it. Than they are able to raise the star to the ceiling. Mike and Kathy where Carters wish sponsors. They are amazing people. I wish that every kid could have this opportunity.Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-31774224431415830892010-11-17T20:10:00.000-08:002010-11-17T20:57:31.354-08:00Leuko What?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TOSnySsb1OI/AAAAAAAABUQ/eyun_ezyzrE/s1600/Carter%2B9-15-2010%2B001.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TOSnySsb1OI/AAAAAAAABUQ/eyun_ezyzrE/s320/Carter%2B9-15-2010%2B001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540737924026062050" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TOSnyHrAnBI/AAAAAAAABUI/zejvOSLj6Zw/s1600/Carter%2B9-15-2010%2B005.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TOSnyHrAnBI/AAAAAAAABUI/zejvOSLj6Zw/s320/Carter%2B9-15-2010%2B005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540737921067293714" border="0" /></a>Our life took a different turn on September 12th, 2010. <br /><br />Carter was riding his bike when his brother Weston made him crash. Neither Chris or I where by Carter when this happened. Our neighbor and good friends carried him back to our house.<br /><br />Upon our arrival we knew that something was not right. He said he could not walk. We noticed that his left leg was not moving as it should. Chris gave Carter a blessing and we waited for a little bit to see if we could get him to calm down. <br /><br />Latter on that night we decided it was time to take him to the Hospital and make sure something was not wrong. When we got to the hospital the Dr did a physical exam and realized that there was nothing physical wrong with his leg. He than decided to order a CT of his head. When he came back to our room I could tell by the look on his face something was wrong. He said that everything looked ok from the bike accident, but that something was very wrong with his brain. He did not know what Carter had but that the white matter of his brain was not normal. To the point that he thought he brought up the wrong CT at first. He released us from the hospital and told us to follow up with a Neurologist at Primary Childrens Hospital.<br /><br />The next day I was on the phone at 8 am sharp trying to make an appointment as soon as possible. Needless to say we ended up taking Carter into the ER at 1:00 that afternoon because we felt like the matter was very urgent and we need answers soon.<br /><br />When we arrived to the Primary childrens ER the whole Neurology team was aware of Carter and his CT he had the night before. Having 5 Doctors show up at one time was very scary. For me that is when I knew that this was so serious. We kept on hearing the word Leukodestrophy. Neither Chris or I have ever heard of this desieas before. They started an IV on Carter and admitted Carter to the Neurology until.<br /><br />The next day Carter had a Spinal tap and a MRI. With the results from these two test we knew for sure that he had Leukodestrophy. While we where waiting for the results both Chris and I came to the conclusion that whatever the outcome was that it was in the Lords Hands. We had faith that we could handle whatever was ahead.<br /><br />At this point our sweet Carter was still not walking. He was very upset and wanted to go home. After two days in the Hospital we where released not knowing what the future was really going to hold for Carter. We had to wait for about 3 weeks for blood test results. We where lucky and four days after we came home Carter started walking. He could only take a few steps at a time. <br /><br />Our wonderful friend, Neighbor, Angle, and Carters primary teacher helped Carter get better. I really don't know what I would of done without her. She has been a huge blessing in Carters life and mine. <br /><br />It has been a slow process to get Carter to where he is now. He walks a little funny. He is going through Physical Therapy to help him. <br /><br />We got the results from the blood work and found out that he has Vanishing White Matter Leukodestrophy. We are blessed to know that he has one of the slow progressing forms of Leukodestrophy. We don't know what the future holds for Carter and we don't know how long we will have him on this earth, but we know that we are blessed to be his Parents.<br /><br />We have felt the Lords hand in so many things over the past two months. We have felt his tender mercies. We have truly gotten to know what Charity is. We have been on the receiving end of service and are amazed by the people who have given to us.Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-79539345419360599922010-11-17T19:47:00.000-08:002010-11-17T20:09:13.149-08:00Fishing and Football<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TOSmxsyZb7I/AAAAAAAABUA/2iAXgvAY4Vo/s1600/Play%2BSet%252C%2BBoise%252C%2Band%2Bpuppies%2B042.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TOSmxsyZb7I/AAAAAAAABUA/2iAXgvAY4Vo/s320/Play%2BSet%252C%2BBoise%252C%2Band%2Bpuppies%2B042.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540736814338895794" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TOSjgpbgANI/AAAAAAAABT4/2e3pOASxPTc/s1600/Play%2BSet%252C%2BBoise%252C%2Band%2Bpuppies%2B038.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TOSjgpbgANI/AAAAAAAABT4/2e3pOASxPTc/s320/Play%2BSet%252C%2BBoise%252C%2Band%2Bpuppies%2B038.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540733222844891346" border="0" /></a><br />We had an awesome weekend up in Boise on November 4-7th. Our wonderful friends the Allens and Hartsons put a fun weekend together for our whole family.<br /><br />On Friday we started off fishing. Jordan Allen (the fish whisper) took us fishing. We all caught a lot of fish that where 20-24 inches. The boys loved every minute of it. I hope that they have a lot of memories of this day. It was something very special.<br /><br />That night the moms went out for pedicures and dinner. They also took me to two different stores that had donated Boise State University gear to Carter. I was so unbelievably took off guard. I could not understand why people who did not know me or my family could be so giving. Both Chris and I felt so loved.<br /><br />The next day the boys all went to the Boise State Game. Jordan and Randy where able to get amazing VIP tickets for the game. This was for Carter. They had a blast. Carter received a football signed by the Couch. They loved watching the game.<br /><br />We are go grateful for friends who love us so much. We have been so overwhelmed by the care and love we have received from everyone.Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-15208779321183166032010-11-09T11:57:00.000-08:002010-11-09T12:11:11.780-08:00The past 2 months.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TNmqcqiAacI/AAAAAAAABTY/-ol9c6bCiOY/s1600/Family%2BPics%2B2010%2B067.jpg"><br /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I have been bad with keeping up on our blog. I have been a little busy. As most of you know Carter has been diagnosed with Leukodestrophy. We are trying to get back to normal with life. He is doing well and we are very optimistic.<br /><br />I want to keep up on our life and what are family is doing.<br /><br />Weston started 3rd grade. He is loving school and loves to read. He is in scouts now and is very excited about that. He entered the Reflections contest and won first prize for a photo he took of papa and carter fishing. He loves to laugh and have a good time. Right now he wants to be in the military when he gets older. He is a good boy.<br /><br /><br /><br />Carter is doing well. He is 5 and he started Kindergarten again. He has had a hard time letting me leave the class room. He still has his fun and happy personality. He is very much a fighter.<br /><br />Ryder is two and loves to copy Carter. He talks very well and loves music. He makes us all laugh.<br /><br />Chris and I are doing well. We both have been really busy. <br /></div>Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-41393432416280699882010-09-03T20:56:00.000-07:002010-09-03T21:32:19.840-07:00Summer Part One Washigton and Oregon<div style="text-align: center;">I have not updated our blog in a very long time. We have been really busy traveling and visiting family. The boys and I drove up to WA to visit Chris family and my Bother Travis and his family. We celebrated Cars 5th Birthday with Aunt Anne, Papa and Nana Martin. We went to the Zoo and where able to stop by and visit Grandma Edgar.<br /><br />Next we drove onto Oregon to visit Travis and his family. We where able to be there for T's Baptism and Papa Listons Birthday. We went to some amazing waterfalls and had so much fun with Travis and his family.<br /><br />I was able to visit my Best Friend from High School. It was so good to see her and her cute family.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHFeMbbv3I/AAAAAAAABS8/VH9ZBuApDGU/s1600/WA-OR+trip+2010+088.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHFeMbbv3I/AAAAAAAABS8/VH9ZBuApDGU/s320/WA-OR+trip+2010+088.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512904541401235314" border="0" /></a> Em and I.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHFdoNV_XI/AAAAAAAABS0/BF7RxQHRlto/s1600/WA-OR+trip+2010+089.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHFdoNV_XI/AAAAAAAABS0/BF7RxQHRlto/s320/WA-OR+trip+2010+089.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512904531678461298" border="0" /></a>Papa L jumping with the kids on the Tramp.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHFdC2ayrI/AAAAAAAABSs/2n4O-gKzQ50/s1600/WA-OR+trip+2010+148.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHFdC2ayrI/AAAAAAAABSs/2n4O-gKzQ50/s320/WA-OR+trip+2010+148.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512904521650195122" border="0" /></a><br />The play the cousins put on for Papa L's birthday.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHE48CXKbI/AAAAAAAABSk/5dugRMpx5oA/s1600/WA-OR+trip+2010+132.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHE48CXKbI/AAAAAAAABSk/5dugRMpx5oA/s320/WA-OR+trip+2010+132.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512903901345950130" border="0" /></a>At Red Robin lunch after T's Baptism.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHE4SWIsCI/AAAAAAAABSc/37wTqL4DJGo/s1600/WA-OR+trip+2010+118.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHE4SWIsCI/AAAAAAAABSc/37wTqL4DJGo/s320/WA-OR+trip+2010+118.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512903890154598434" border="0" /></a><br />The waterfall we hiked up to. The kids had a blast.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHE4Jv9AGI/AAAAAAAABSU/RAzd15OaDmk/s1600/WA-OR+trip+2010+075.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHE4Jv9AGI/AAAAAAAABSU/RAzd15OaDmk/s320/WA-OR+trip+2010+075.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512903887846965346" border="0" /></a><br />C's birthday Cake.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHE3SmgU7I/AAAAAAAABSM/ShPTYAuE9q4/s1600/WA-OR+trip+2010+066.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHE3SmgU7I/AAAAAAAABSM/ShPTYAuE9q4/s320/WA-OR+trip+2010+066.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512903873043387314" border="0" /></a><br />C was supper cute opening his gifts.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHE2_GIZiI/AAAAAAAABSE/r31hgphIxzU/s1600/WA-OR+trip+2010+049.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHE2_GIZiI/AAAAAAAABSE/r31hgphIxzU/s320/WA-OR+trip+2010+049.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512903867807327778" border="0" /></a><br />Ry with is shades on at the Zoo.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHEDdz50_I/AAAAAAAABR8/Qjoz79FR6ew/s1600/WA-OR+trip+2010+048.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHEDdz50_I/AAAAAAAABR8/Qjoz79FR6ew/s320/WA-OR+trip+2010+048.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512902982699176946" border="0" /></a><br />Wes and Car sitting on a hippo being funny.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHECpftxaI/AAAAAAAABR0/i7q0jHc5c6o/s1600/WA-OR+trip+2010+022.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHECpftxaI/AAAAAAAABR0/i7q0jHc5c6o/s320/WA-OR+trip+2010+022.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512902968655857058" border="0" /></a><br />This Zoo was amazing. There was so much to look at the kids had such a blast.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHECPGDAXI/AAAAAAAABRs/MO6A77hTC9c/s1600/WA-OR+trip+2010+016.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHECPGDAXI/AAAAAAAABRs/MO6A77hTC9c/s320/WA-OR+trip+2010+016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512902961568874866" border="0" /></a><br />Papa Martin, Ry and the dog sitting looking for the Raccoons.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHEBjtLg8I/AAAAAAAABRk/DncVlFm0wH0/s1600/WA-OR+trip+2010+007.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHEBjtLg8I/AAAAAAAABRk/DncVlFm0wH0/s320/WA-OR+trip+2010+007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512902949921850306" border="0" /></a><br />The hurt Raccoon the boys loved watching at Papa and Nana Martins house.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHEA_7E6DI/AAAAAAAABRc/pECgekbgwmg/s1600/WA-OR+trip+2010+001.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/TIHEA_7E6DI/AAAAAAAABRc/pECgekbgwmg/s320/WA-OR+trip+2010+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512902940316461106" border="0" /></a><br />Great Grandma Edgar and the boys. It has been a long time scene we have seen her. It was nice to visit with everyone and see family we have not seen in a while.<br /></div>Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-46423152752056624572010-05-27T21:20:00.001-07:002010-05-27T22:00:52.291-07:00May<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/S_9HPNdPoHI/AAAAAAAABRU/tKvA6iNHzVc/s1600/Grandmas+Funeral+and+Weston+bike.+019.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/S_9HPNdPoHI/AAAAAAAABRU/tKvA6iNHzVc/s320/Grandmas+Funeral+and+Weston+bike.+019.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476173998541742194" border="0" /></a><br />I think the month of May has been one of our busiest months we have had in a long time. Weston won a bike at school. Every year they give away 4 bikes as an incentive for reading. Weston was so excited to win one of the bikes.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/S_9HOtEno6I/AAAAAAAABRM/niS654VrWpc/s1600/Grandmas+Funeral+and+Weston+bike.+009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/S_9HOtEno6I/AAAAAAAABRM/niS654VrWpc/s320/Grandmas+Funeral+and+Weston+bike.+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476173989848523682" border="0" /></a><br />My Sweet grandma Rudd passed away on May 8th. All of my siblings and parents came into town for her funeral. It was so good to see everyone. The above picture is with my Grandma Liston (my dads mom) and my step-grandpa Max. This was after the beautiful service.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/S_9HNStuJwI/AAAAAAAABQ8/VVG-0VLcrWU/s1600/Birthday+2010+039.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/S_9HNStuJwI/AAAAAAAABQ8/VVG-0VLcrWU/s320/Birthday+2010+039.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476173965593290498" border="0" /></a><br />For our wedding Anniversary Chris got us tickets for Sugarland and Julianne Hough. We had so much fun. It was one of the best shows we have seen in a long time. We have been married for 10 wonderful years!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/S_9FxrRoA6I/AAAAAAAABQ0/DL6_nLVmFRY/s1600/Birthday+2010+023.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/S_9FxrRoA6I/AAAAAAAABQ0/DL6_nLVmFRY/s320/Birthday+2010+023.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476172391638369186" border="0" /></a><br />Also for our anniversary Chris picked me up on this Bike. Our awesome neighbors let us use this for the night. We went out to dinner and Chris bought me some cute red high heel shoes.<br /> <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/S_9FxSCV3tI/AAAAAAAABQs/40hhm7y0alw/s1600/Birthday+2010+016.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/S_9FxSCV3tI/AAAAAAAABQs/40hhm7y0alw/s320/Birthday+2010+016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476172384863379154" border="0" /></a><br />Weston was baptized on May 1st. Here is Weston and his brothers. They make me laugh so much. <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/S_9FwqUbk2I/AAAAAAAABQk/DQtsuu49wc8/s1600/Birthday+2010+013.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/S_9FwqUbk2I/AAAAAAAABQk/DQtsuu49wc8/s320/Birthday+2010+013.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476172374201832290" border="0" /></a><br />Dad and Weston. We are so proud of him and his decision.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/S_9FwMgXosI/AAAAAAAABQc/VisXQxSboJ8/s1600/Birthday+2010+011.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/S_9FwMgXosI/AAAAAAAABQc/VisXQxSboJ8/s320/Birthday+2010+011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476172366198842050" border="0" /></a>Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336239263734231507.post-52166355321910042232010-04-18T15:02:00.001-07:002010-04-18T15:18:27.046-07:00W Birthday<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/S8uCE88Lv5I/AAAAAAAABPM/txtX2-linko/s1600/April+2010+Birthday,+San+Deigo,+Soccer+071.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/S8uCE88Lv5I/AAAAAAAABPM/txtX2-linko/s320/April+2010+Birthday,+San+Deigo,+Soccer+071.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461601994706501522" border="0" /></a><br />W turned 8 yesterday. I can't believe that he is that old. We gave him a Surprised Birthday Party. He loved it.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/S8uCEWBYZFI/AAAAAAAABPE/yVW6KyAE0fk/s1600/April+2010+Birthday,+San+Deigo,+Soccer+070.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oeBwc2BYnms/S8uCEWBYZFI/AAAAAAAABPE/yVW6KyAE0fk/s320/April+2010+Birthday,+San+Deigo,+Soccer+070.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461601984259318866" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwKmd414QJB_Md6D1EwjwZBlHLUPrHk_HQbuqBowAbsV3hyoHG9wujSCLZejdKN0gWC39dmLb7vNXeSa6nBkA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dynzL2y93-uTFdtb1yo6ET_mcB1Kpy03bXxHzRhUq9O74DiaBJ4yLAJJo-IEak4dlDNCruRdSiHYDQ9GlHsyA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Martin Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661232864053707790noreply@blogger.com2