There is a quote: "LIFE IS NOT ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORMS TO PASS.... IT'S ABOUT LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN."
With 12 children and 5 adopted from Russia, we have had challenges and trials along with our joys. We have decided that we must
learn how to "dance in the rain." We must notice and acknowledge the joys and miracles in our lives.
They exist daily -- we just need to make sure we do not miss them!! This blog is to remind us of these miracles and joys!

Friday, March 14, 2014

MARCH 9, 2014 -- SUNDAY AFTERNOON

SUNDAY AFTERNOON
MARCH 9, 2014

Hanging out at home after Stake Conference.
Mason was a cowboy today and loved his horse named "Horsey."

Watching "17 Miracles"
Joseph and his friend Tessa

FEBRUARY 27, 2014 -- REBECCA'S 16TH BIRTHDAY AND PICTURES FROM OUR VISIT TO G&G BEACH'S HOME

 REBECCA'S 16TH BIRTHDAY AND PICTURES FROM OUR VISIT TO G&G BEACH'S HOME
FEBRUARY 27, 2014

REBECCA'S 16TH BIRTHDAY!!!
 

Such a big girl!
 Great Grandma and Abigail

 FUNNY KIDDOS!
Mason

David




FEBRUARY 26, 2014 -- 4 GENERATION PICTURES

FOUR GENERATION PICTURES
FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Great Grandmother Clea Cluff Beach
Grandma Connie Beach Richardson
Mother Alison Richardson Clawson
Abigail Clawson


Bethany and her niece

Mother and Daughter

Mother and Daughter

Grandma trying to get some pix, but she is done!



FEBRUARY 25. 2014 -- FUN AT THE CONDO IN PINETOP

FUN AT THE CONDO IN PINETOP
FEBRUARY 25, 2014

We used our time share at stayed at a resort just 10 minutes from Grandpa and Grandma Beach's home.  It worked out well.  The kids had fun at the playground, they loved playing tennis and even swimming in the hot tub.



 Abigail even joined the fun







 One morning, however, my nice king sized bed was very full!!! 
4 children and me!  Glad the bed was big!

FEBRUARY 25, 2014 - HELPING CLEAN THE STORE ROOM FOR AUNT JANE IN LAKESIDE

HELPING CLEAN THE STORE ROOM FOR 
AUNT JANE IN LAKESIDE
FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Aunt Jane asked if the kids could help them with a project and we all got involved!  Found some "treasures" in the process.
Rebecca models a chair that was recovered by Grandpa Oba Beach

Alison and Abigail come check out the action

The table that was left in the old Solomon home and then used by our family.

Grandpa comes out to see what it happening.



Joseph and Ben hoist David up to rig a pulley for moving a heavy cabinet


Benjamin is just happy whatever he is doing!

big heavy cabinets that came out of the shed
super sized drinks from Circle K
When in Arizona, do as the Beaches' do!!!
Our Condo