.shamrock run 2012.

Brody's first race! And he ShamROCKed it!

.multnomah falls.

I have lived in Oregon my entire life and have NEVER been to Multnomah Falls until last weekend.

.camera fixed.

although his isn't an excuse for 2011 but it is for 2012. my camera was broke and i had to decide...new camera for fix. and went with the fix. fingers crossed it works longer than the 90 day warranty.

.back.

ok so i'm back. life has been busy and if you know us you are up to date. so i will not spend a bunch of time writing it down..just enjoy the latest video of brody's christmas singing....

.rough week.

we've had a rough rough week. as many of you know we are pretty close with our neighbors Jessica and Joe Kelly. Both our families moved in around the same time and both found out we were expecting. As our bellies grew so did our friendships. Jess had the twins, Drew and Jack then two weeks later Brody arrived. The last several years have been so much fun watching the boys grow up together and play. last sunday jack got sick and ended up going home to be with the lord. it was quick, unexpected and heartbreaking. how do you explain death to a 3yr old? i will let you read the letter from jessica on the website their friend brian created as a memorial to jack. she tells the account of what happened and how the lord remains good and has blessed their family. please keep them in your prayers as they find their new normal.
http://www.jacksonkelly.brianbeazely.com/

.still there?

are you still there? is anyone out there visiting us? or maybe the question is..are the thomas' still there? yes, yes we are an here is an update -

brian - brian is busy. he is working and enrolled back at OSU part time finishing up his last 9 credits at OSU to complete the looming bachelors degree. Part time online at OSU is A LOT when you work full time so he's been hitting the books during his free time. he is helping his mom figure out her next step with her house and we are hoping that would mean a move up here closer to us (she is in CAL now)! this is exciting as growing up my grandparents were always states away, brody would be able to have ALL his grandparents here in Oregon as he grows up!

brody - brody is crazy. everyday he surprises us with the words he uses, the things he picks up on and what he remembers. he is looking forward to turning 3 next month and moving up to a new classroom at school. he has watched all his friends leave his class and move to "miss mindy's room" and he tells me daily that he misses them. next month can't come soon enough. he can change his own clothes, put DVD's in the player, use the potty, and get himself a glass of water. independence has been a good thing!

christina - i started a little side business selling tastefully simple last month. pretty sure i'm out of my mind for starting another project but i LOVE the product! check it out and buy something, you'll love it too wwww.tastefullysimple.com/web/cthomas7 the concept is one or two ingredients for all the products. simple. easy. tasty. i am also finishing my Masters degree with University of Phoenix June 6th which i'm excited about completing and honestly a little proud of myself for sticking to it and getting it DONE. oh, and I'm still working full time too... therefore this is the reason why it's not even 9pm and i'm exhausted. and the fact you haven't seen any posts lately. i'm looking forward to working in the 2yr old room at church this summer when my masters is complete and getting plugged into a life group :)

sammie - sam the wonder dog is still ticken after the great jump of 2010. her front paws are a little messed up but she still goes on walks and life is pretty normal for a 9yr old lab. yes...sam is 9....time flies.

i haven't taken a photo in more than a month, the camera has been out of batteries. heaven forbid i'd plug it in right?! more to come soon....