Oregon Trip

A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to go back to Gresham for a family/friend wedding. We debated driving the long drive but in the end decided to fly with tickets cheap and not having to deal with a potty trained 2 year old and a 8 week old little girl. We got there Sept 23rd and stayed a full week. Of course the first 3days were strictly wedding events and organizing but got to enjoy a little bit of family time with each of my parents. We stayed with my dad...which was so gratefully appreciated. It worked out so well with two kids. I bet they were screaming for joy when we finally left to get their peace and quiet back. We were lucky enough to be there for two great events. Our good friends Jay and Heather had their darling little boy Oscar on Friday and it was so much fun to see them with the new addition. Isaac got some good playtime with Gwen and Sawyer. He couldn't stop talking about Sawyer after we got home and playing mailman. The Sunday we were there was my dad's birthday so we celebrated with dinner and a movie. Thanks to Page and Wes being there for the wedding also, they tended the kids for us. It's been along time since we've seen a movie just the two of us. We also got to spend time with my dad and his fiance Susan..we are excited for her to be part of the family! We love visiting back home and seeing all the familiar faces, especially on Sundays when we get to go to church with my mom. It was a great trip and had a lot of fun with everyone!














Of course can't forget an update on Brooke. 11 weeks this week and she's my chunky little girly!

Brooklyn's Blessing

At the beginning of September we had the opportunity to bless Brooklyn in our ward. It was such a perfect day, I couldn't have asked for anything better. We are so grateful for all the family and friends involved in Brooklyn's special day. We love you all!

My favorite visitor!

My bff Beth came to town at the end of August. It was so nice to have her there with her adorable little boy Beck. It was much needed girl time. She help me get so much accomplished, blessing dress, announcements, and family pictures. I haven't felt that productive in quite awhile. We were lucky enough to have her take Brooklyn's pictures and our family pictures. They turned out gorgeous and we haven't stopped raving about them since. We miss her and her Little boy so much already and can't wait for our next trip together. We had so much fun and can't thank her enough for all she has done. Here is a sneak peek at her gorgeous pictures!
















Isaac is already missing his new friend Beck!


I can't get enough of this little boy..he is going to be a lady killer. Look at those eyes!

Family Comes to Town

We were so excited because a week after Brooklyn's arrival, all the Linthorsts came to visit. Dave and Erin came into town first, following my mom, and then Ange and Richard. Trev came later that weekend. We had so much fun having my mom stay with us and having all the family over all the time. It was much needed family time. The new cousins finally got to meet and play. We also were able to fit a few activities even though I was quite distant with the new baby. We miss everyone already.


Frank got out his climbing gear and let all the kids repel down the tree. Ike loved climbing the ladder but wasn't sure about the repelling part.










Ike helped me make chocolates one afternoon!


Linthorst cousins finally all together!








Can't forget a picture our little Brooklyn!

2 weeks

I can't believe our little Brooklyn is already 2 weeks old and she is changing little by little each day. I love this stage, don't get me wrong it is hard with a unpredictable sleeping schedule and the fact that both my kids came down with a small cold. She is such a little tiny still. She dropped almost a pound from her birth weight but at her 2 week appt yesterday she is now 7 lbs 11 oz. She is a very healthy girl other than some tummy issues. They have put me on a no dairy diet to see if its the cows milk that is getting to her. Hopefully it doesn't last long. We love having her and can't imagine life without her already!

Brooklyn Page Radford

She is finally here!







Born July 27Th @7:14pm
She weighed 8 lbs 2 oz and 21.5 inches long. She has lots of black hair and is a big sleeper. We are so glad she is finally here. Mom and baby are doing well. Isaac is enjoying a lot of daddy time. We couldn't be happier! Thanks for all the love and support our friends and family have given us!

Summer Projects

I have been keeping myself busy through the summer getting the baby's room ready. We moved into this house in February and the spare room was an old school den. The challenge of this room was its walls were covered in old school wood paneling. We didn't want to spend much money on remodeling so we decided to go with paint. I wanted to have my glider reupholstered but I am happy with the final product. I also started another quilt from fat quarters my sister-in-law sent me last year. I just added a few fat quarters of pink and found a cute new pattern. I finally finished the quilt top and found my back fabric. It's being quilted right now so I don't have a picture of the final product but its pretty close.
We are getting excited for this little girl to come. I am being induced on Tuesday the 27Th, one week from today. I am so ready and done being prego. I lucked out and got to go in the day after my birthday so we wont have to share the same birthday.
We are getting excited to see all the family that is coming to town in a few weeks.

Hope everyone has a great week and hopefully the next post will be of our little girly!




This is the wood panel before we painted!



After!



Entire room before painted!



After!







This is my quilt top with the backing fabric. I am so excited to see the finished product!



A little bigger picture of what the quilt top looks like. I used 18 different fat quarter fabrics.