Andrew and Kristy...Bethel Outbound Plane

Andrew and Greg (above).
with Leah.

Most of us were crying before these pictures, but we ended up looking pretty happy. Andrew came up in June, three years ago. I knew he would like it here. It felt natural to have him here, our missing family member. I had a feeling that he would meet Kristy. They made life very fun here. I am so happy that he is leaving with her, because this means I will get to see her for a long time to come.

One last hug for Ruby.
Kristy and Andrew going through security. We just kept following them and saying goodbye.
Bye, Bye Andrew and Kristy.

Happy Birthday Moxy #4

Moxy turned 4 years old today. He's had a rough month with Ruby starting kindergarten and Eddy being born, but this seemed to be a good day for him.

playing with Moxy's presents.
Cole eating a hotdog.

We roasted hotdogs by the fire.grandma Houston and papa have come up to visit from Oregon, and my mom stayed inside with Eddy.

Eddy One Week Old

"Ready" Eddy Robert Simmons

We are excited about Eddy.

He is a very calm baby. Ready for a bath.


Dr. Roll, she delivered all of our babies.

Eddy getting his Apgar score. Kristy making sure he is not left alone.
7 pounds 13.5 ounces

Picture of Ruby and Moxy says it all. They were worried looking at first.






Wow, this picture really proves how big Moxy has grown.

Ruby's First Day of School

Ruby outside of her school with Moxy and Kristy.

8:15a is a little early for us, but we all arrived just in time.
This is what we arrived to. These are actually lines of kids.
Ruby and Riley. Both looking a little worried.
Greg getting one more hug in.
Mrs. Smith (Ruby's teacher) is telling Ruby to put her inside shoes on.
Anna and Maya. They are in a different class, but looking cute.

Cured Fish Eggs

I guess this is what the silver salmon like to eat. Once they are cured you put it on your lure and wait for the bite.
Pretty color.