Josh, Kaiden and I at the Redmond fair. I know I haven't been the best blogger these day and I can only say that things have been crazy in the Tolmans summer. Anyone I love this pic and wanted to share it. I hope to get back into blogging and sharing more pics with everyone. Blessings to you all!

A weekend of Travel.

This weekend we took on a whole new adventure. Josh, Kaiden, Gordon, Tami and myselft packed up and were at the Portland airport on Friday morning at 0500 for a short flight to Seattle then a quick plance switch and off to Dallas Texas. We landed in Dallas and Kaiden did so good! She thought flying was pretty cool. We were there for Josh's cousin Wedding. It was a beautiful wedding and a great reception. We danced, visited with his cousins and enjoyed a little vacation time. We did some site seeing on Saturday before the wedding. We went to the Bass Pro Shop, the biggest Cabelas I have ever seen and then to " The Stockyards". I wish we would had have had a day to just spend in the Stockyards. There was so much to see and do. It was very cool. Then Sunday we said good bye to everyone, packed up and off the air port we went. We almost missed our plane but we made it just in the nick of time. We somehow ended on the wrong tram and were on the other side of the Dallas airport when our plane started to board. We were running from one place to another it was quite funny I thought. Kaiden did awsome though she never complained or anything she just ran with us and laughed. We are home now safe and sound and can't wait for a next trip! Kaiden really likes to fly so I think we are in trouble when she gets older and she wants to do trips by herself... Anyway here are a few pic.

Family Weekend.

Finally Josh, Kaiden and I were able to spend some much needed family time together this weekend. God blessed us with a beautiful weekend of warm weather and good company and we took advantage of it and went camping. It was a small group... Micah, Tayva, My dad, Josh's parents, and Josh, Kaiden and me!! Here are a few pics.

Kaiden loves her puppies!

I just thought this was a cute picture and wanted to Share!

Kaiden and Maddie!

Yesterday Kaiden and I had a visitor all day! It was so much fun. Baby Maddie as Kaiden calls her was with us while her mom and dad were working. Kaiden loves helping her stay on her blanket.... play with her toys... and eating. She was such a big girl and will be a great big sister someday I am sure of it. We loaded up the excursion and went to redmond. Becca, Baylee, Madisen, Kaiden and I... We ran and did some bills and then we went to Wal Mart and found some new panys for Kaiden which she was so excited about! and some other needed house hold iteams then we all came home. It was a great day. I hope we get to watch Maddie again soon.. She was so much fun! Well here are some pictures from our day of fun!

The last seven days.

Well I have been home for the last seven days and what a great time we have had. Kaiden and I have been to bouncing off the walls in bend. We went on thursday to keep me awake and for us to just have a mom and daughter day. It was so fun. If you have a day and don't know what to do; go there it's way fun for both parents and the kids..... Then friday Kaiden, Anita, Liz and I all went to Tumulo Falls and did some snowshoeing. Well Kaiden was just packed the whole way but it was way fun. What a work out that was. But way fun I hope to go again soon. But I think Kaiden has officially gotten to big for me to pack on my back and do this outdoor things. I have climbed Smith Rock with her on my back and have done lots of hiking and hunting but that snowshoeing trip was the hardest and I don't think I would do that again. So next time she is going to go in a sled or something! Saturday our little girl turned 3! wow what an amazing three years they have been. I only wish they were not going by so fast! We had a large group of people all come together at the new pool here in town. We rented the room at the pool and had cake and ice cream and then everyone swam. It was great! I loved seeing everyone and Kaiden loves the pool so it was a great day. After the pool we went to pizza and then to a friends house to play wii and let the kids play since the weather was not the best to be outside. Sunday we got up and went to Church and it was Kaiden's first day of Kids Zone at church. We played with her during this time so she could get use to it. It was really fun. Then about 2:00 in the afternoon Josh got called into work to plow snow. He worked unitl Midnight. So we thought that he would have monday off but he got called in again.(Not that we are complaining; working right now is a huge blessing and we are very lucky to be able to do so) So Kaiden and I did some laundry and played games and hung our with the dogs at home and waiting for Josh to come home. Tuesday we all; Josh, Kaiden and I packed a lunch and went to play in the snow. Well the dogs played a lot but we eneded up playing in short amounts it was cold. A beautiful blue sky day but chilly... Then the Keegans came over for dinner and we played Wii Fit and it was way fun. Wednesday Kaiden and I went through all her toys and put some away for the next baby, some to good will and some to the garbage. Wow she had a lots of stuff. Then we cleaned the whole house... I love a clean house but HATE to clean! Then the Underwoods came over and we had some dinner and played Wii Fit and visited. I love good friends and good food! Well today we Kaiden has a dentist appointment in Bend so Becca and Baylee are coming with us and then I have to go to work! Well I hope everyone had a great week like we did! Love ya and God bless!

Just another Monday!

Okay so yesterday was supposed to be my day off but I was called and asked to come help out for a couple hours because all heck had broke loose in the OB unit. So I went in at 2100 and was hoping to come home around midnight but I didn't get home until 0600 this morning! Ya I told Josh I would be home in a couple hours.... guess I was wrong. But we at least were able to keep everyone safe and the night ended up turning out okay. What an amazing job I have! You can never know what your hours in the building will bring to you but you are just always on your toes and ready and that is nice. Well I am now very tired and wish that I could get some sleep since I work again tonight. But Kaiden and I are just being lazy now because thats all I can do!
Have a great day!