May. 10, 2007
Visit to The Browns from The Browns

Russ' dad and step-mom came to visit!  They were able to use their RV along the side of our home thanks to my dh's resourcefulness in installing a power box, etc. on the side of our house! (I love how incredibly handy my sweet husband is!!!)

Here's the whole crew (minus me...  taking the picture and Hannah...  throwing a bit of a fit b/c the sun was in everyone's eyes!)

On the far left is Kaitlyn, then my husband Russ and then Jan (step-mom).  Directly in front of Jan is Jordan (the one in a purple UW Huskies T-shirt!) and then Jim...  yes, my father-in-law's name is James Brown!  Then in front is my little Noah.  All of the boys are looking quite shaggy in this photo, but they had haircuts this week, so they look MUCH nicer now!

Here are the guys...  too bad the sun was now in Jim's eyes, but I still like this picture a lot!

back row (from Left to right): Russ and Jim

front row (from L to R): Jordan, Ian and Noah

 

Here's one of us girls (with Grandpa Jim in the background ready to get on the road back to Idaho!) Ignore the pained expression on my face.  I really love Jim and Jan...  I was just saying CHEEEEZE!  (Note to self:  this is not a good look for you! )  Also, the glare of the sun makes it appear that my shirt is one of those one bare shoulder type of shirts.  Let me assure you that is just the sun...  I would NEVER reveal that much skin!

So anyway, here we are:  me, Kaitlyn, Jan and Hannah in the front.  Oh, and that's our dog, Quimby over there behind us!  By the way, how do you like our new lamppost?  There is one on the OTHER side of the driveway too.  Like I said, I have such a resourceful husband.  He is amazing!  Just another reason to love him! (There are SO many!!!!)

If you look closely at me in this picture...  no that bulge on my tummy is NOT a new baby on the way...  I just need to lose about 40 lbs.  And sadly, it is official.  I went to the doctor for blood work today to be sure and it was negative.  Apparently, my body is just VERY off schedule for some unknown reason.  I was really hoping to have a fun Mother's Day gift this year, but (*sigh*) maybe next month. 


Comments

May. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by AcceptanceWithJoy

Christina,

I will continue to pray that you will soon hear the pitter-patter of little feet!

I love whenever anyone shares photos. I don't think Hannah is missing in the first picture. I think she is just hiding behind Noah. Marissa is the same way about sun.

When we lived in Washington, I had to drive home from work into the sunset. Marissa nearly melted every night. "Why do we have to drive in the sun?'

"Because the sun sets in the west and we are driving west."

"Go home east!"

I assured her that east was the LONG way home!

BTW, I think you look great. If I only had 40 pounds to lose, I would do a happy dance. And... so would my physician.

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May. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by nsremom

I think you're beautiful. My hair is just soooo boring. Your haircolor.....ahem....natural I think? Is just gorgeous. Well, all this suspense will keep blog traffic high on your site. :)

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May. 12, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Tiany

I love the pics and you look beautiful!!! Im sorry to hear about the negative test, I remember like it was yesterday the feeling of getting test after test that was negative. I thought I would never have a baby but low and behold 6 yrs later Micah popped up. My heart aches for you, as I know this is really something you have wanted for some time now. I am praying for you and hope the lord blesses you soon!

BTW I too need to lose a good 40lbs, we can do it!!!

Hugs,
Tiany

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My name is Christina. I am 38 years old and have been happily married to my best friend, Russ for over 18 years! My username is quietcajun, but I am neither quiet, nor cajun! The nickname is based on my children's initials! The first four children are: Kaitlyn (16), Jordan (14 next month), Ian (12.5), and Noah (10 next month)... put their first intials together and you get KJIN (cajun). Sarah Hope is one of our babies in Heaven and Hannah (8 in September) is my youngest (so far). Put S and H together and you get SH as in SHHHH... QUIET. Get it? Thus, quietcajun! We are in our 12th year of homeschooling. We have tried public school, but we soon realized how important it is that they be HOME at all costs. Now we are back to having them all home again! It's not always easy, but it is for the BEST! Two of our children have Asperger's Syndrome. That is an adventure in itself. We are still learning! This blog is a place for me to sort out the daily joys and challenges of life as a mother and wife as I strive to love and know God more and bring GLORY to HIM in EVERY part of my LIFE!!!!









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