isaiah turns 12!!....

i can't believe my first born is 12

it seems like just yesterday that i was finding out i was pregnant

i know it sounds cliche, but it is amazing  how time flies!

for isaiah's 12th bday we went to red robin for dinner

{his choice}

then the next day we went to universal studios

nana and papa joined us too

it has been such a joy watching this boy grow up

and i am honored to be his mom

he has grown into an amazing young man

and i am beyond proud

{12 things i LOVE about isaiah}

1. he loves the Lord

2. he has an amazing imaginaton

3. he is super funny

4. he is a great artist

5. he loves his brothers

6. he loves his mom and dad, and isn't embarrassed of us (yet)

7. he sees the importance of loving and serving others

8. he is a good/caring friend

9. he cares deeply for other peoples feelings

10. he is a really great swimmer

11. he is amazing at making movies

12. he is sensitive and has an amazing heart

*happy 12th bday zas*

we love you!!

carleigh's wedding...

on september 10,2011

seth's sister carleigh got married

we were so excited to be able to be there for her special day

smooshie was the ring bearer

he didn't really like having his picture taken :)

all 6 siblings

seth, michelle, carleigh, danielle, jeff, and laina

congratulations mr. and mrs. rust!!

san francisco

a couple days after we got home from camping we left again for a trip up the coast.

seth's sister was getting married up north

so we decided to add an extra day and spend a day in san fran

it was so much fun

the boys had a blast!

camping at misson bay..

**camping**

over labor day weekend we went camping at

 campland on mission bay with the griggs family

smooshie took up skate boarding while we were there

he looks so cute!

6 cousins

spencer, tanner, finn, isaiah, smooshie, macky

vern's super hero bday party...

for vern's 34th bday we had a superhero party.

if you know vern then you know this is totally fitting :)

all of us went to ohs together

white liar vs. jenni justice

jenni, jenny, and christine ( soccer buddies)

me and the bday girl- love you vern!

happy bday :)

happy 7th bday to my baby boy...

**happy birthday**

smooshie we love you so much!

we can't believe our baby is 7 years old

and going into first grade.

you brighten our life

7 amazing things about my boy:

1) you are soooo funny

2) you have a contagious smile

3) you think for yourself and do things when you are ready

4) you make up your own rules in life, we call those your "smoohie-isms"

5) you LOVE your brothers, and have a very special bond with them

6) everyone loves to be around you

7) you still love to snuggle, and even though you are seven you will ALWAYS be the baby

** we love you smooshie**

smooshie's 7th bday at disneyland...

**happy 7th birthday**

for smooshie's 7th bday we spent the day at disneyland
we had so much fun with just the 5 of us

nana and papa met us for dinner at rainforest cafe

in downtown disney



happy birthday smooshie

we love you!!

carpinteria 2011...

for the past 5 years we have been going camping

(with 12 other families)

to carpinteria state beach in santa barbara

it is a tradition that we love and look forward

to every year...

our house for the week

seth and rob setting up for volleyball
smoohsie, lexie, selah

smooshie laying out

some of the kiddos at the park

every year seth organizes a game called "flags" for the kids

isaiah is the reigning champion!

we had a surprise party for pete and smooshie

they we so excited

their iron man cake

on of our traditions is riding our bikes into town for icecream.

we over take this little

ice cream shop with about

60 people

birthday boy..

it is beasley family tradition to have a bday donut on your bday

happy 9th bday sweet boy 9 special things about my amazing 9 year old:

1) you are so funny

2) you are smart

3) you are so handsome

4) you are very respondsible

5) you are organized

6) you have an amazing memory

7) you are giving

8) you are a really really goood eater

9) you are an amazing son, brother, and friend

**we love you soo much tanner john**