I've got Sunshine on a cloudy day

You may have guessed I love my kids. They are so cute and funny and I love taking pictures and sharing them. They are so fun!

Charlie Brown Christmas

I am thankful that the Telivision still allows Charlie Brown. As I watched with the kids the other night Charlie Brown's Christmas ,as I have watched it every year since I was a little girl, that they talk about the Savior and the true meaning of Christmas. That is is still allowed on TV even though we cannot pray in schools anymore (except private schools) or say the pledge of alligiance.

Happy Late Birthday's

Zara turned 9 on November 14th and Vadim turned 3 on November 30th. I am a little late but we sure had fun. Zara wanted to celebrate with just one friend this year. That is Cameron with the red hair next to her. They had a lot of fun. Vadim showed us a new variety of dinosaur " a Cakasourus"

I love you so much my little autumn leaves. Like the trees changing colors so are you. You bring joy to us every day and life just wouldn't be the same with out you.

A few monsters missed

The Great Pumkin baby, Sasha and her friend Emily

I love November first

Halloween is fun but I feel so good when we get home at night. Bathe the children, check out the candy take my motrin and go to bed. The kids had a good time.

Beach Baby

Another Turkan baby is introduced to the Russian River. And she likes it! What a shocker that is.

God Grant her many years

Congratulations Katrina on your baptism and joining the family of God. We love you so much and can't imagine life without you.

missed a few

I didn't have room for all of them in one post.

The kiddies are a growin

The kids seemed to have changed in the last week. They suddenly look older to me. For once I can't wait for school to start. I need to get my life back to some sense of normal. I haven't felt like that since the baby was born.

Summer is flying by

Why does the time go so fast. We are trying to enjoy it as best we can. Little Katrina is three months old and beginning to belly laugh. She is such a joy. Sasha is beautiful and funny and darned good at chess. Laryssa gets prettier every day and is such a fashionista. Zara is climbing out of her shell and stands up for herself quite nicely against her sisters. Annie is a love and always wanting to give a hug or a kiss and her beautiful smile. Vadim is two...... I am not sure I need to elaborate on this one to anyone who has had a boy. This little guy has so much energy, but he is so beautiful and sweet in the next minute.

God Bless America

A little Fourth of July spirit!

Growing too fast

Our little Katrina is growing too fast. She is getting chubby and is starting to have more awake time. She has the sweetest little face. I am horribly biased I'm afraid.

Getting to know you

Almost two weeks old and we are finally getting to the nursing isn't hurting anymore. Yeah! She gets more sweet every day. I love just looking at her. She already has a double chin and eating so well that she is growing too big for the newborn diapers.


Also yesterday Zara celebrated First communion with her class and received a blessing from Father Ken. It was a beautiful celebration and all the children looked so wonderful.

Heaven must be missing an Angel

Proud big Sisters

Here is our new little one Katrina. We finally found the camera.