Doane Family Camp Out

Last weekend we went camping at the Sunrise P Ranch in Rupert, Idaho. We had an amazing time! It was Jocelyn's first time camping and I thought she did pretty good :). The ranch was wonderful, right on the river with a huge water slide, plenty of sleeping space, a log roll and playground... absolutely beautiful. We played volleyball, went on a wagon ride, enjoyed fabulous cooking, and most people even sang karaoke.
I am so thankful that Jocelyn gets to grow up with all her aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents close by. I really missed that growing up and I am glad Jocelyn will get to know and experience what being part of a big family means.

Life update

It's been a while since I have posted - it is amazing fast life goes by when you get busy!

This morning Matt, Jocelyn and I, along with the dogs, participated in our first 5k. I am so proud of us! We finished it and weren't last, in fact I think we were in the middle of the pack somewhere. This is huge for Matt who was having trouble even walking a couple months ago.

We also started taking classes last week to become foster parents. This is something both of us have always wanted to do and although it will still be six months or so until we get a child, at least we have started the process. There are so many children in need of a home and we are excited to be able to be in a place in our lives where we can help.

Although I have been anxiously awaiting summer, I was not excited to have to go through another one with no air conditioning in the house - and as of Monday we won't have to! Woohoo! After all these years living without it I am so stinkin' excited that we are not going to gave to spend the entire summer being uncomfortable at home.

Jocelyn is getting bigger all the time. She is starting to talk more and we are at the point in potty training where she is telling us right after she goes (sigh) but there are a few times a week she gets it right and that is so thrilling!

All in all we have been feeling extremely blessed lately. Everyone is happy and healthy, what more can you ask for?

Four wonderful years and counting...

Matt and I celebrated our four year anniversary on Wednesday. I thought it would be a nice day - we'd exchange cards and have sushi for dinner as a treat... little did I know that Matt would surprise me with the most fabulous gift! He made me a book filled with pictures from our life together so far; marriage, friends, vacations, family, Jocelyn. It is incredible! It means more to me than anything else he could have bought or done. If anyone has seen the book Joey made Sarah, it is the same type of thing - what thoughtful men we have Sarah! Thank you Matt for making our fourth anniversary a day I will never forget!

First visit to the dentist

Jocelyn went to the dentist today - thanks Aunt Elaine for getting her in so quickly and being so helpful! Jocelyn was much better than I expected, she cried during the x-ray but that was it! It turns out her tooth is still there... it has just been shoved back into her gums. Dr. Baker said he had never seen anything like it but that it should work its way back down and be fine. If not we may have to have it removed in a year or so but we'll worry about that later. I am so glad that everything is okay!

My poor baby!

First tooth...lost

Jocelyn lost her first tooth today although not the way that nature intended. She was running at my Mom's house and tripped as she is prone to do, only this time went headfirst into a wooden footstool. She has a fat lip, cuts on her chin and of course the front top tooth is gone. I feel so terrible for her! We have a dentist appointment tomorrow afternoon so hopefully some of my questions will get answered and my fears calmed. Pictures will be posted soon.

Mother's Day 2009

What a wonderful day! It started out fabulous since Matt kept Jocelyn entertained while I grabbed an extra hour of sleep and then the day just kept getting better. Matt and Joss took me out for a wonderful brunch at Market Street followed by a visit to the beautiful Red Butte Gardens. We then had awesome visits with our families. I couldn't have asked for a better day. Thank you so much Matt and Jocelyn! I love you tons and am so blessed to have you!!! XOXOXO

























So big!

















You can do it babe!

















She did not like posing there at all.






















Most of the time she enjoys cheesing for the camera!

















She loved the fountains!

















Blowing me kisses :)

















Such a beautiful place!