Just Grin & "Barrett!"

Call Child Services! Another Broken Arm at the Barrett Residence!

2011-07-20T20:59:00.000-07:00

Would you believe that Easton broke his arm this week as well? He was riding a bike off a little jump on the sidewalk and fell over and landed on his right elbow. Turns out he has a fracture. Nothing as severe as McArthur's break. Yet I have two children with full length arm casts. AHHH!

Another Broken Arm?

2011-07-20T12:05:00.000-07:00

Yep! McArthur broke his arm again! This time he was jumping at a power tumbling place and landed wrong on his left wrist. Snapped both bones clean in half. The worst looking thing I have ever seen on my children yet. There was a noticeable wave to his wrist with his hand hanging down. That poor little thing was in so much pain. Thanks to morphine at the ER had got some relief. I never want to relive this experience again.

NewPort Beach California 2011

2011-07-20T11:41:00.000-07:00

Best family reunion ever! Going to Newport Beach is the greatest thing ever with all the Barrett's. It's become almost a tradition and feels a bit like home when we are there. A most beautiful, heavenly home that is. No one wanted to see it end. Great times!

Family In Town!

2010-11-14T14:47:00.000-08:00

It's always something to look forward to when you hear family is coming to town, ie my Sister-in-law Heidi. We are fortunate enough to have had them just come this last week and stay at our home. It was just Heidi and her two children, Teddy and Elsie. We had a blast and really enjoyed our eye-to-eye contact therapeutic sessions. It's always rejuvenating for me when she comes to stay. I went a little crazy with the photos of her little Elsie due to my recent photography class. But that little girl is worth taking photos. She's so stinking cute!
We also got to spend some more time with my other sister-in-law Katie and her adoreable baby Macy. Those cheeks!!

Halloween 2010

2010-11-14T14:22:00.000-08:00

Halloween was great again this year. It has gone from being a holiday I used to hate all growing up, to one I thoroughly look forward to thanks to my kids. I love seeing their excitement in dressing up and I absolutely LOVE trick-or-treating with them!

Jacqueline was a mystery girl this year. We couldn't label her any one "thing" rather that she just wore a costume. She looked awesome however, and got to break in her costume at her jr. high Halloween dance. You would have thought she were going to Prom with all the time and preparation that went into getting her ready. She knew exactly what she wanted and I felt great pressure meeting her expectations. Luckily, I did.

McArthur had picked being a Cowboy and then threw on the horse he wore a couple of years ago at the last minute. He said, "I can't ride a horse without my horse!" Well said McArthur. What kind of a Cowboy would go around without a horse to ride.

Easton was super excited to be a "Inja" this year and definitely had all the moves. He certainly knows how to ham it up.

We had both of our families over during the day for Taco Soup and Scones and had such a blast spending the day with them. Cute little Neices Hale and Macy were so fun to see and Nephew Kaden made a great Spider Man. Good times!

Welcome Home Bill and Hawley! Hooray!!

2010-09-19T13:01:00.000-07:00

After three long and eventful years, Bill and Hawley finally came home this July from being Mission Presidents in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mission. We missed them terribly and it has been wonderful having all the family around this summer for some much needed reconnecting. Just some random photos of the Barrett clan this summer 2010.

Little E!

2010-09-19T12:24:00.001-07:00

Easton continues to keep us on our toes and amaze us. He is Mr. Social, always having to be playing with friends and leading the pack. They change from Super Heroes to Secret Agents to Cowboys to some thug from the "hood." It's quite entertaining to see what they will come up with next.

Easton continues to keep us on our toes and amaze us. He is Mr. Social, always having to be playing with friends and leading the pack. They change from Super Heroes to Secret Agents to Cowboys to some thug from the "hood." It's quite entertaining to see what they will come up with next.

He played T-ball this year and LOVED it! He's got quite the left arm throw and hits a doozy when he get a hold of the ball. Looks like father like son. Won't Will be proud!

He started Soccer again this year and is "kicking" some serious B-hind...and goals too. He's scored 26 goals so far this season compared with last years 11. He decided he wanted to keep a running total however, so we are up to 37 goals so far. Grandpa Joe gives him a $1 for every goal. He's got enough saved up at this point he plans to buy a pillow pet.

McArthur's Baptism

2010-09-18T19:01:00.000-07:00

McArthur, although 9 this July, was finally baptized and became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We were so proud of him and his decision and faith to be baptized. It was such a wonderful experience for our entire family as we got to participate in missionary discussions in preparation for the baptism.

McArthur wasn't very receptive to the missionaries at first, but he quickly grew to anticipate their arrival and interacted with them in his own little "McArthur" way.

Jax Grows Up!

2010-09-18T18:18:00.000-07:00

Little Jacqueline isn't so little anymore. She began Junior High this year to my great horror and surprisingly likes it. I don't know if that should make me happy or worried. Here's a pic of her and her cousin Joseph on the first day of 7th grade.

6th Grade Jax!

2009-09-26T13:10:00.000-07:00

Hard to believe, but it's true. That little girl is growing right up and now officially in 6th grade. 1st day of school!

Soccer Time! Go Little E!

2009-09-25T08:29:00.000-07:00

Easton finally has his wish come true as he became old enough to play a sport on a team. He turned 4 this August and just couldn't wait to have his own games to go to like dad. He would often say, "Mom, I have a game at 6 0'clock. I have to go." He's definitely an athlete in training, and he's good! The first three games Easton played soccer, which he'd never played before, he wouldn't do anything. He wouldn't run, kick, or involve himself in anyway. He just scowled at us as he'd slowly walk up and down the field. Something clicked for him around the third or fourth game and he got it! He's quite the player now. It has been very rewarding to watch. He ended up scoring 11 goals for his season. Go Little E!

Horse Therapy; "Giddy Up!"

2009-09-25T08:20:00.000-07:00

We put McArthur into Horse Therapy beginning in the summer of this year and have had fun watching him learn and adjust to each session. We figured it was a win win situation due to his great love of animals and the hope of the therapy. There have been beautiful, success moments intermixed with equally ugly and frustrating moments. As a whole however, we feel it has been a great experience. Now he is riding alone without a walker. That has been very fun to see!