4th of July week!

Mom and dad with Parker on his blessing day.

The whole family minus Bryce who is on his mission.

Jeff and I with our new son Parker on his blessing day!

Our family on Parker's blessing day.

Araleigh, Brennon, Preston, Keaton, and Candon @ the Fireworks on the 4th of July. Grandpa is also in the background.

A few of the kids in the tire swing at Castle Park.

My family came this week and we had a great time. We ate ALOT, swam, sunbathed, shopped, golfed, fished, and visited. I am so thankful for the family that I have. They traveled a long way to be with us this week. Love you guys!

{Port Happenings}

Sierra is on a traveling Softball team called "the Sting" they are a talented group of girls. They have only lost 2 games out of 20. Sierra is vital to the team......we think more vital then she realizes!

Preston is enjoying his new baby brother Parker. Although he cant stand to hear him cry. Once Parker starts crying he usually does too.

We had a fun bridal shower for Jamie Finch, thanks to Cheryl Krohn and Darla McKay! Bridal gowns made out of TP. If the economy doesnt look up this may become more than a game for new brides!

We were in Walla Walla this weekend and Dalton insisted that he take my picture with muffler man!

These are the most important men in my life! All on one couch!

For the Ports our summer so far has been filled with babies, sun, softball,baseball, and friends and family!

1 down 6 to go!

Congratulations Boden! We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments! You have been a blessing to our family! We are looking forward to seeing what is instore for you in the future.

All the boys, minus Parker and Sierra! Preston did not want this picture taken. It's the best we could do!

Further proof that Jeff cannot stay focused!

Parker Jaxon Port

Parker Jaxon Port was born at 7:01 pm May 21st 2009. Because I went from a 5 to 10 in about 30 minutes all of my boys were at the hospital in the next room waiting to meet their new brother.It was a long labor but it was almost painless . Parker is a very content baby. He only cries when he is hungry and he only wakes up every 3 to 4 hours.
As you can see Parker resembles the Port side more than Preston did. He has the Port eyes and nose. He has the Arnold Chin (or lack there of). We will see if he grows one.
He was very clean when he entered the world. They really didnt have to clean him at all. They laid him right on me when he came out and I got to adore him for about 20 minutes before they took him away.
So happy that it is OVER!!! I have lots more pics on Sierra's camera.....will put them on when I can. We are so BLESSED to have another sweet spirit join our family!

{Port Update!}

In March Preston, Dakota, and I went to Sugar City for a week. Preston was so sick the whole time and I was so busy taking care of him that this is the only picture I managed to get the whole trip. Grandma Arnold making caramel popcorn with Preston and Araleigh.

Dalton turned 11, on March 13th. The kids love to light their own candles now that they are old enough! Cake compliments of mom and Preston!

Easter egg Hunt 2009

Preston cant even seperate from his juice to hunt for eggs! Dalton is such a good helper with Preston.

Preston dyed Easter eggs with his mom 2009. All the other kids thought they were too old for this tradition.

Preston was so HAPPY that I let him play with Eggs!

Dakota turned 10 April 14th.

In March I went to see wicked with some friends in Portland. I am the BIG lady second to the left, not that you could miss me. It was so much FUN!

{LaCey NewS}

During the month of February we lost Jeff's dad. Our lives have been changed forever. It is a very difficult thing to watch someone slip away. We are so happy to have the knowledge of the gospel and the atonement and know that we will be with him again someday. It has been heart-wrenching to watch Jeff's mom experience losing her sweetheart of 59 years. What a blessing to have eternal marriage. James Port touched many lives with his caring spirit. I know that he is still watching over us everyday.

With February coming to an end I am also knee deep in my college courses and finding lots of work in real estate. I am now 28 weeks along and I cant imagine getting any bigger! If you are lucky I may post a photo of this ever expanding waistline.

The month of March begins soccer, tennis, wrestling, softball, and volleyball. Wish me luck! No not really....wish all my kids luck!

Blog Neglect!

I realize that I have not been a very good blogger! Truthfully I have been very busy with my online schooling, home remodel, work, and a family of 6 soon to be 7 kids! Some of the latest highlights and low-lights in my life have been:

*Filling out Boden's college applications! Crazy......!
*Jeff's dad has been admitted to the hospital in Spokane.
*Since my remodel began I cant stop thinking about things I want for my house! Naughty me!
*Preston told me after a "I love you more" war that he loves me more because he bought me Sinupret. (that kid watches to much tv).
*I finally got our family picture that was taken 2 years ago framed! Time for a new one!
*I have made about 3 visits to goodwill with donations! Yes...love getting rid of JUNK!
*Found $30 worth of change in my purse......that's why it was so heavy!
*I have completed 24 weeks of pregnancy!
*Sierra's basketball team has won all their games, GO LANCERS!!!