Beautiful, beautiful baby!






Here are some recent pictures of my adorable niece Madison. She amazes me with her cuteness everytime I see her. I am lucky enough to get to watch her every Sunday and be a part of her life as she grows and develops. Once summer starts, I think I'll be watching her twice a week. Tell me this face isn't the cutest thing ever!!

Update on the Love's

Well, it's been awhile since I have posted on here and I think it is in large part due to the fact that both Andrew and I are consumed by Facebook. If you do not already have an account, you should get one. It is a great way to stay in contact with friends and family. For those resisting here is what we have been up to lately.

Andrew and I have been working on various house projects both inside and outside of the house. It feels like it will never end!

I am getting ready to end another school year. This year has been a huge change for me as I moved schools and positions last Fall. As if that was not hectic enough, I CHOSE to move schools and positions again for next year!! I know, it sounds crazy. I will be an Instructional Coach at East Gresham Elementary, still in my same district. I will be working with teachers on instructional practices to improve student achievment. One piece of good news is that I am getting to go back to work for my original principal, whom I really enjoy working with. I'll keep you posted as I learn this new job.

My summer plans include a lot of relaxing. I will do Royal Fmaily Kids' Camp again through my church in late June. I am also taking a road trip with my good friend Kerri to the Grand Canyon. Think Thelma and Louise. We have been planning this since high school in celebration of our 30th birthdays (which snuck up on us!!).

Not much else is new with the Love's. I will try to post more often, especially with the extra time that summer will bring.

I hope this finds you all well. Here's to Summer!!!

My baby turns 2!!




Sadie turned 2 on April 20th. We celebrated by letting her pick out a new bed and a new toy. She has since destroyed the toy. I can't believe my little baby is already 2!! Here she is carrying her dinosaur around the house.

More Gardening Pictures



Gardening Attempt






Here are a few snapshots of my attempt at gardening this Spring. I planted carrots, beans, broccoli, strawberries, jalapenos, and an assortment of herbs. We'll see what I actually harvest. A squirrel has already been eating my strawberries as they ripen! We removed two trees/giant shrubs that were in front of our house to make way for a flower garden. We have more plans for this space but here is what it looks like for now.