Change is in the AIR.

So, this is a post I wrote shortly before we moved.  I don't know why I didn't post it, but I am now;)  I'm working on getting the photos off my camera so I can share our newest so called "adventures" here in MT! Chow!


With the move steadily getting closer, I am forcing myself to focus on the happy things.  The places, people, and memories that have made this place so great.  Cruz helped me start packing the first few boxes today.  I never would've thought this bitter-sweet feeling would be here.  We were packing up Cruz's closet, which involved organizing bins of clothes that I've been slowing adding to since we've been here.  It was fun to look back and see, through the clothes, how much my kids have grown and it caused me to reflect on how much I've grown as well.  Life, and I say Life, but really mean Heavenly Father, has a way of guiding us to the people and the places that will help us grow the most; and that has definitely been true for me over the last two years.  When we first arrived in Knoxville, I didn't think time could go fast enough, and now I find myself wishing and hoping that time will just slow down!  My kids are growing up too fast and 2 years went by like a flash.  So, now, I guess it's time to look forward to the next adventure that lies in wait for it's chance to mold and shape us.  Hopefully, wherever we end up, we will meet some more amazing people like we've met here.  In the end of all this, I look back and think I will never forget these special people.  They, and this place, will always hold a special place in my heart...forever.

Love Always,

The Lies Parade

Let FREEDOM Ring

God Bless the USA

 LET the PARTY begin!

 Notice her RED toe nails?  Rosie had a couple firsts today.

We painted her toe nails for the first time, and gave her a side pony,

which lasted all of about 15 minutes before it was all falling out.

But...it was cute while it lasted.  

 Rosie likes to be in the middle of it all, she thinks she's just one of the girls!

 It was such an inconvenience for him to stop and let me take a picture while he was in the middle of having so much fuN!

 The big GIRLS!

 The BEST of friends.

 Rosie talked all day about Ady, and how she couldn't wait to go play with her her. 

 They are just so cute together.

 The boys,

 cooling down!

 Time for the fireworks!

 Wait, wait, here they come...

 The fireworks were definitely a hit and Cruz's favorite part of the night!

Notice there aren't any pictures of Rosie later in the evening?  Yeah, she did NOT like the fireworks one bit!  Once they started going off she became a leach I could not get rid of.  She was hiding out inside with daddy at this point.  It was so pitiful and cute!

So, they party was a hit and we all had fun celebrating together.  Taylor even got off of work a little early.

I tried to explain to Cruz exactly why we were celebrating, but he wasn't really getting it.  

He was just worried about when we would get to see the fireworks, and if they would be hot!

I am so thankful for our country and for those that serve so that we can be free!

I thankful that we have great friends to party with and that it rained earlier in the day so it wasn't too hot!

Happy Independence Day!

Love,

The Lies Parade

Preschool Survivor!

Cruz survived his 1st year of preschool!

 Isn't he cute?

This is the clan, minus PJ he had already left.

 Funny Faces.

 continued...

Cruz learned so much this year, I am seriously amazed!  He loves to sing the ABC song, knows all his letters and their sounds and of course his colors too.  We are still working on writing his letters, especially his name, but it's coming along!  

It was a little bittersweet having the end of year party, knowing that next year we probably won't be here.

Hopefully, we will find a preschool with some great friends in Montana!

However, we are thankful for the many memories and great friends!

Now, it's summer time and we are spending lots of time in the pool!

Love,

 The Lies Parade