Creeds operation and other things

So the first couple of pictures are of Beckham. He is getting bigger and its fun watching him interact more with his brothers and sisters. He pretty much knows who to go to if he wants someone to share with him...Easton is quite a softy when it comes to sharing. He discovered how to make the other kids laugh one day and continues to enjoy being the clown every now and then...yes, those are strawberry shortcake panties. Creed somehow managed to catch his shirt on the stairwell, he was calling for help and is obviously happy that mom came to the rescue.

I have officially graduated as of today(didn't go since it was on sunday though) and Berni totally blew me away with a surprise graduation present...this beautiful new barbecue grill (she somehow managed to heft it up our front steps solo...what a strong mama). Thanks Babe!

Here is Creed completing the Button human pyramid at the primary talent show yesterday. He definitely had fun sitting on top of Parker and Easton (its usually the other way around in their wrestling matches).

This week Creed was pretty nervous about his operation and still is but we noticed today that he is considerably more calm about tomorrow than he has been lately. Berni and I know its from all of your prayers and fasting. We would just like to thank everyone for that support. We love you guys! We were able to give him a blessing after church at our house so now we are content to let things unfold as Heavenly Father sees fit. We will keep you posted. :)

our "american idol"

First of all, thanks for being so supportive and excited for us. So Parker and I were working on putting together a new bunk bed for the boys...she was a very good helper by the way. Anyway, as we were working, Makay was off in her own little world practicing her vocal abilities. This video caught her at the very end of her performance. So enjoy our talented daughter...American Idol, here we come...and Santa Barbara (oops. sorry...not about me).

Aim High Baby!

So I'm supposed to be working on my thesis right this very second because I'm defending in front of my committee this Thursday! ...but I'm having a hard time sitting down ...and not shouting or for that matter crying uncontrollably or laughing like a complete lunatic ...all the while, running around the computer lab like a wild man and scaring unsuspecting college students ...take your pick.

I have been accepted to the Air Force people! Yeah, Wow! Thank you everyone for your prayers because they were answered! Berni and I are very excited and feel the burden of "job uncertainty" lifted from off of our shoulders. Oh and did I mention that we are going to be stationed in Santa Barbara? Amazing! Just thought I'd let everyone know. Oh man, my thesis, better get that done, I guess I have to graduate first right!?

Can I please get a "hallelujah"!