The Carmichaels

It has been FOREVER since I posted. I have given up on blogging. I occasionally use facebook, and I do like Instagram. But neither of them allow me to journal or write anything about my life of my kids lives. The last thing I really wrote about was Avery's baptism, and Liam turning SIX. both of which were two years ago. When I think of all of the funny stories that I've neglected to write down I get very sad. They have changed so much. They have grown so much. I am never going to be less busy. I am never going to have more time. I am never going to have these moments and these stories again! So, I better make every moment of it count! Kids love nothing more than seeing pictures of themselves and hearing stories of what they were like when they were little. It's something I can give to them.

Avery just finished 4th grade. She is a sweet, smart, beautiful, talented girl. She is learning to play piano. She is an amazing big sister. I listened to her reading bedtime stories to Emrie tonight. That is actually what prompted me to start writing a blog again. I was tearing up listening to them and thought how sad it would be to forget this moment.

Liam just finished 2nd grade. He is a very smart boy. He has an amazing math brain. He picks up on things so quickly. He is almost eight and is excited to get baptized. He loves to tell a good joke and is a great big brother to Emrie. He has the most amazing blue eyes, but doesn't like it when I tell him that they are pretty!

Emrie is four and a half going on 16. She already wants to be a cheerleader. She loves her baby dolls, and loves playing pet shops with Avery. She loves to sing, and actually can carry a tune. She loves to read stories. If you read her one, she will retell it to you in the sweetest voice. She loves primary, and especially the singing time.

We went to Disneyland last year (April 2012) Here are a few pictures of that adventure.