January and February 2012

Well, it's been busy at our house for the last couple of months. Here is a picture of Brandon bowling. He loves to bowl (really good at it too). We drive up to Hill AFB to shop so we thought we should have some fun while there so we decided to try bowling.
In February Brandon turned 8 years old so he is now big enough to join the scouts. He is so excited. Just look at that smile.
Of course there's valentines day. Jen likes her sucker Grandma gave her and Brandon is showing off the box lid of the box of chocolates he got.

Their birthdays are just one day apart so we had a joint birthday party for them. Jen doesn't know what is going on - only that the cake looks good.

We also had a birthday party for Brandon with school friends and cousins. Here is Brandon with his snowman.

Christmas 2011

This picture says it all!
I think the best present we got last year was: Jennifer! I am still shocked and amazed at how we got her. Both my children are miracles and I love them both very much.

Happy Halloween!

Brandon is a Motercross boy and Jen is a tiger!

Best Week Ever!

We are proud to announce the adoption and sealing of Jennifer Kay Rich!

Jen played it cool through the whole proceedings by drinking her bottle and acting uninterested. Brandon could hardly contain the joy of FINALLY having a little sister. Rich and I of course were a little nervous (who wouldn't be)! And my parents were there cheering us on.


My parents, us and the Judge.





The Rich's and the Judge.























On Saturday we went to the Temple to be sealed for Time and Eternity. Jen was trying to take a nap when the workers brought her to us so she was a little groggy. Instead of handing her to her mom (which is what she wanted) she had to just hold my hand! Not interested! I want my Mom!

After it was over and we were looking in the mirrors. I was holding Jen, Rich was holding Brandon and Jen had her hand on Rich's arm (so sweet)! At that point she was very interested in what was going on! All the people, the chandelier and her family.

On Sunday her daddy gave her a blessing at church and we had a luncheon after at our house. It went wonderful!

I love my eternal family.

Brandon soccer 2011

Parade and Zoo

Last week Brandon and I walked in the children parade. We had a lot of fun but it sure was hot.

After the parade we went to the zoo. We found a lot of dinosours. Brandon and Jen had a lot of fun.

It's picture time!

My two beautiful babies :)

A big Yawn from Jen....it's so hard to pose for pictures.

While Jen was crying Brandon had his pics taken. Isn't he all grown up...sigh

Our little family :)