I seriously cant believe it has almost been a year since my last update. The Port's have been busy! By far our biggest news is that Boden is 6 months into his mission in Laredo Texas (Texas McAllen Mission). He is really enjoying himself, especially all the mexican food.

 During October we went to California for a family vacation right before Boden left. Dylan stayed home as he was busy with school at LCSC. It was alot of fun. We stayed in the new Wyndam Anaheim resort and it was so nice.

 In December we went to Cancun/Playa del Carmen with some friends. It was absolutely beautiful. The beach above was by far our favorite in Puerta Morales. The sand was white and soft like baby powder. We snorkeled right off the beach there on the world's second largest reef.

 Another thing our family did this year was take a 3 day rafting trip. It was so much fun! We camped on random beaches at night and got back on the water during the day.

 Here is Dalton on his first day of school this year. Next year he will be in high school. Crazy! He is currently playing on a Babe Ruth baseball team.

 Sierra on the first day of Junior year. Hard to believe she will be a senior. She is currently playing on the high school varstiy softball team.

 Preston and Parker on the first day of school. On to first grade and playschool this year.

 Dakota on the first day of school. He will be in 8th grade this year. He has enjoyed football, wrestling and track this year.

This is our kids at the zoo in California and Dylan. Dylan just finished a semester at LCSC and he is trying to decide what direction to go!

I just finished a semester in school as well! I love school but look forward to the summer! Jeff has been busy with his storage unit business, u-haul, and some re-model jobs!

{Summer} + News!

Big News in the Port household........Boden officially has his papers in and we are excitedly awaiting his call for his mission!

As for Summer...........it has found us at the aquatic center enjoying the sunshine, at the kids matinee movies, the library, southern Idaho for the 4th of July, picking raspberries and then making yummy freezer jam, going on a rafting trip, enjoying the local beaches, bonfires in our backyard, feeding the ducks, reading lots of books, and enjoying our days together.....I really enjoyed the kids this summer and Im not just saying that!

Have a great Weekend..............

Because we will!

I cant believe it has been a year! {Update}

I couldnt believe it when I checked my blog and realized it had almost been an entire year since I posted!

The PORTS are alive and well! Jeff is busy with Adele's mini storage and he recently added Uhaul to his list of jobs. Lacey (me) has been busy going to school, doing real estate, crafting, and adding Bunco to my list of LOVES! Boden is in Southern Idaho working on a ranch, playing drums in his band (the Harper's Harping), and preparing for a mission. Dylan just graduated high school (yay) and he is getting ready to start a semester at LCSC....with me...lol. Sierra is working hard to catch up on her credits and has been spending alot of time with her brothers this summer. Dalton's babe ruth team just won the Championship and he is busy trying to win the hearts of the ladies. Dakota turned 12 this year and he has been enjoying reading and going to Wenatchee Wild games. Preston graduated Preschool and is looking forward to be the only real Power Ranger in Kindergarten. Parker is our busy boy....loving the outdoors, mickey mouse, pickles, and he has an annoying fascination with dumping out the shampoos in the shower!

{Idaho*Tim Mcgraw*Trenton's wedding}

Slacker!

I know that I have been a slacker and I figured you all deserved an update. I have to tell you that when I was going through my pictures I realized that I needed to take more pictures of Dylan. The only one I had taken recently was blurry! Anyhow Dylan is busy with his lawn mowing business this summer and has been a fantastic help with his little brothers! Sierra has spent the summer so far playing softball for the traveling team Valley Sting and worrying her parents! She recently has moved in with her mom. This has been very hard for us but I am glad she gets to be with her mom.
Dalton has turned 12 and loves his suit! He takes his new deacon responsibilities very seriously!

Boden came home for the 4th and showed us how hungry and tired his semester at BYU-I has made him! But he continues to make us very proud!

Parker turned 1! He is our little man who loves top ramen, soy milk, and anything chocolate! He loves the outdoors too...if he hears a door open he goes running hoping to make it through it. He is a daddy's boy!

Preston is our awnry 4 year old! He is spending the summer working on his golden brown tan. He spends almost all day outside swimming, playing, or going to work with dad!

Dakota shined this year at the 4th of July breakfast taking part in the flag raising! Dakota has been spending alot of time at the aquatic center this summer and is looking forward to a trip to wenatchee with his grandpa this week.

BIG NEWS for me! Eclipse came out! Loved it! But other then eclipse I have been very busy with work. (We seem to be having issues with lenders and appraisers right now, which has proved to make my job a little harder). When I am not working I am enjoying watching my family enjoy life.

And by the way.........I HAVE A YARD NOW! I cant tell you how relieved I am to have a yard for my kids to play in! No more dirt!

A fab photographer give away!

I have a very talented photographer friend who recently moved back to the Tri-Cities. She is offering an amazing giveaway. Check out her website and enter!

http://www.photographybyleeann.com/blog/?p=406

Good luck to you and good luck to me!

{Update}

The Ports have moved! Thats right we are all together again in our OWN house! We are working hard to make this little house our home. While we are having a little bit of a hard time squeezing 8 people into a house half the size of our last we are making due. Between moving and my camera being broke I have not been keeping up on my blog. Ill do better soon I promise!

{The Simple things}

This past week I have been busy with school, sick children, cleaning my new house, and packing the house I am in.

With all that has been going on I have enjoyed the little moments this week......Parker discovering bubbles for the first time, Preston asking me to keep one of his secrets, Boden telling me he is fasting(loving the fact that he is an adult and making these amazing spiritual decisions on his own), watching Dylan be so loving with his baby brother, watching Sierra making a right decision even when it is hard for her, Enjoying Cody's endless conversation in the car (I know someday I will have to force words out of him.) Laughing with Dalton and listening to him sing. Jeff coming home with a fresh hair cut and looking at me waiting for my approval.

These are the little moments that turn into the big memories!

{Parker's new Teephers!}

I absolutely love watching this boy grow! But lately it seems if I blink then I miss something. His teeth seem like they came in over night! For the most part he is a good teether! Not to much complaining! He is pulling himself up on things and standing....crawling everywhere! I love this little man and I am so glad he is mine!

{Happy Valentines Day}

This year I have been Baking up a storm for Valentines Day! It seems we need cookies for every event! But I really do enjoy baking! On the other side of the coin....I bought some skinny jeans today and with all this baking I am not sure if they are still going to fit! Parker is thoroughly enjoying his first Valentines holiday and all the goodies that come along with it!

Bummer that this turned out sideways! But it takes so long to upload here....Im Keepn it.
Preston had his first Valentines Party this year!

I will have more pics to show after tomorrow! Stay tuned!

{Boden the Eagle Scout}

Tonight Boden was given his Eagle Scout Award. He and his friend Derek Young had their Court of Honors together. I am so proud of Boden for making such an accomplishment.

{The Oh So Naughty Pioneer Woman}

When you are trying to be so good the my dear friend the Pioneer Woman (giggle, we are friends right?) has to post these babies. It doesnt hurt to look.......RIGHT? If you want to check out this recipe you can follow the link on the side of my blog!

{my Goal}

So....I have heard that if you tell others about your goals then you are more likely to be Successful!

My goal is to read the Book of Mormon front to back by June!

This may seem like a long period of time but being in a literature class I will be reading another book right along with the Book of Mormon the entire time! Wish me Luck!

{Did somebody order oreo's?}