And it all comes to an end...

Okay, it doesn't ALL come to an end, just my chance of having another bio child (that's not to say that miracles don't happen, but I already have one named Ava!). This past Friday was my set day to transfer my 2 remaining embryos, well, they thawed out non-viable. I do appreciate all the prayers, fasting, & putting our names on temple rolls, but I guess the Lord has something else planned for us. I'm not up to putting myself through torturous treatments anymore (though I still need to convince Jeremy of that), so this route is over. I'm in need off a good break, some mind clearing and time to enjoy the blessings I do have in my life. Then we'll hop on the Adoption wagon when we are re-cooperated. Though I just scheduled us to go to an Adoption conference put on by the church in November, just for info though. Thanks again for all your love and prayers, families & friends are awesome!!!



Sweet moment: Of course when I got the news Friday morning, I poured out tears, which made Ava very concerned. She gave me LOTS of hugs and kept getting me tissues and wiping my eyes. She was already helping to mend my heart, I love that girl soooo much! Love to you all!

A GREAT day at the Beach......

So last Friday (11th) we were sitting around w/ some friends discussing how hot it was supposed to be the next day and how great the beach would be, the girls (me & my friend Diana) chimed in and said let's go! We headed to Cannon Beach-about an hour and 45 min drive-but of course when we got there it was foggy/cloudy. The sun peaked through around 2pm, but that didn't stop the fun on the beach.

Jeremy came prepared w/ his BIG shovel to dig some holes and build some castles, think he was digging to China....

Oh burr, that water is COLD, not recommended for swimming!

Needed to get a butt shot, though it would have been better w/ no diaper. Ava LOVED the sand and water, she was Daddy & Grayson's little helper. Though she'd rather smash all Grayson's castle. Haha!

Ava in the ditch & loving it!

Diana & Ava dancing in the water. We had a great day together, glad we went. The boys and Ava enjoyed getting to watch a movie the way there and back. I'm ALWAYS the driver, but I like to be in charge!!! I have to say I love my mini-van for the sole purpose of the DVD player/screen. Ava wants to watch a movie every time we go somewhere, lately she's fixated on Monster's Inc. When she tells me NO about going to Betsy's house (daycare), I just tell her that she can watch Monsters and she RUNS to the car, haha. She's a freaking cutie, especially when Daddy is around to do silly things with, I'm just boring old Mom. I can't believe she'll be 2 in a month and 3 days!!! That's so crazy to me, I miss my little baby!

Going to the Fair!

When the Oregon State Fair opened this year, I said we had to take Ava to her 1st fair. Though she was in my belly the 1st time we went to an OR State Fair. She had a blast!

Enjoying a snowcone, also had to have an elephant ear, caramel apple, hot dog, ice cream, etc....too many yummy foods that aren't great for you. But who cares!

Ava had to ride the Carousel 3 times, could have been more if we weren't bored of it. She'd wave to whichever one of us wasn't on it and blow kisses to the crowd, she's a diva!


HaHa...Jeremy thought she'd do okay on a ride alone, I was skeptical...needless to say, she looked TERRIFIED everytime the helicopter passed us. But didn't start crying till we got her out of it. Good one Dad!

But she did enjoy the Dumptruck ride w/ Dad and a little Rollercoaster.

And of course there were animals, she petted a few in the Petting Area and also checked out all the Prize winning cows & bulls & pigs & llamas. She LOVED the horse show competition, got some good video of her clapping like crazy and screaming woo-hoo w/ the crowd.

It turned out to be a GREAT family day for us. And Ava was quite the trooper not getting a nap till about 4:30pm on the way home. Perfect ending to our Fair Day!