
Just because it’s beautiful.
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Just because it’s beautiful.
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My copy of the Pioneer Woman’s cookbook arrived today!

I’ve skimmed it, and read a couple stories. I can’t wait to have more time to really go throut it and read it!
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It seems as though we have spent this Fall chasing Emma and the Heppner Mustang Volleyball team all over tim-buk-tu and back, and that she is the only one of our children involved in any activities. I know part of the reason for that is the difference in the level of intensity between her activies and the other girls’ – point blank; they’re activities are just a lot less involved that hers are.
However, all three of our little girls (who are not so little anymore) participated in the innogural season for the Columbia Youth Volleyball. It has been a six week program where they’ve spent time working on basic skills, playing games, and learning the game of volleyball. All three of the girls have absolutely loved it, and they can’t wait to play again next year!

Harley and Katelyn were on a competitive team, as well, and participate in a tournament last weekend in Stanfield and Echo. They won two games and lost two games, and they ended up with second place in the tournament. They did a great job!
We are so proud of them for being willing to try new things, even if they might not be the best at it. They don’t give up, they just buckle down and give it their all!
Oh yeah, and we want to thank Harley & Reagan’s Aunt Stormy for organizing this league, putting the practices together, and taking time out of her busy schedule to work with all these young Irrigon girls! Thank you, Stormy!
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This year we elected to have someone else take our family pictures, and I have to say, it was THE BEST DECISION EVER!! Shannon at Defining Details was smooth, eficient, and SO very easy to work with!
She posted the first few sneak peeks on her blog yesterday (I will admit I have been stalking her blog), and this picture was there. Awesome! This is the link to the post: Sneak Peek #3. Here is the link to the entire Defining Details Blog.

I cannot wait to see the rest!
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In our house, Fall brings many routine events – new school clothes, school supplies, immunizations (if needed), and visits to the eye doctor. Last year when we went, Reagan’s eyesight was diminished, but not enough to require glasses. She had a complete meltdown in the eye doctor’s office. Complete meltdown. This year; however, was a different story – it was time for her to get glasses, and she was ELATED! Actually all three girlies and I needed new glasses. So, here we are in all our glasses glory! Now that I have mine, I’m not completely thrilled with them, but since I rarely wear them, it’s not a big deal.

I thought I’d include a puppy update, too. This little guy is the runt, but the others aren’t much bigger – just fatter. Tod has finally stopped freaking out every time one of the babies squeaks or makes any sort of noise. Susie is such a good mommy! She takes great care of those babies! She has figured out that it’s okay to come out of the kennel for a little bit, and she comes out and rips around the house and yard – like she’s trying to burn off hours and hours of energy in minutes.

It’s been a good couple weeks, and we’re getting back into the swing of normal life now that hunting season is over. Emma’s volleball is going great, and they celebrated their homecoming last week. The three little girls have started playing Columbia Youth Volleyball, and they are loving it! Aaron’s work season has kicked into high gear, and he has been working long, hard hours supervising circles. I’ve been working – getting ready for homecoming and spirit week. Last week I started school myself at Eastern Oregon University. I am nervous about trying to finish my degree while working and running a family, but I am excited to finally get it done.
I am looking forward to the adventures this life is bringing us, and I am looking forward to documenting it.
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From our garden. It was absolutely enormous!

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