The animal I married. 14 Aug 2013 | 02:59 am

This past weekend, James did the Ultimate Challenge in Utah.  It was a 112 mile bike ride with 12,000 feet of elevation gain.  It is said to be the hardest one-day race in the nation.  Don't ask me wh...

Family Camp 2013 14 Aug 2013 | 02:20 am

We had a great time at Family Camp!  Skyler was beyond good.  In fact, I think she might like spending the whole day in a car better than a house... It ended up taking us about 21 hours to get there. ...

Are we crazy? 26 Jul 2013 | 12:58 am

As we are about to embark on a two-day road trip followed by seven days of camping (in a tent), followed by yet another two-day road trip, all with a 3 month old baby, I am wondering whether to call i...

Blessing Day Weekend! 10 Jul 2013 | 11:41 pm

This past weekend, James blessed Skyler at church and we had some visitors!  Grandma Julie, Aunt Samantha, Aunt Natalie and cousins Brennan and Camden came out for the weekend.  We had a lot of fun, a...

The beginning of mobility... 5 Jul 2013 | 10:56 pm

More Skyler 18 Jun 2013 | 03:52 am

Here's the announcement I made but never sent out... And some of my favorite photos from the last 7 weeks... Yes, we have photos shoots quite regularly. These are from a couple days ago.  I think my...

Introducing Skyler Mae Brinkerhoff 18 May 2013 | 04:43 am

I have been putting this off for a while now because it seemed a bit daunting, and I have been a little busy with a new baby and all.  But, alas, I shall recall the events of my first child's birth be...

our houzz 12 Apr 2013 | 12:17 am

So these are the pictures of the outside of the house from when it was for sale.   Since we moved in in December, we are just now starting to see the grass turn greener and the flowers bloom.  I'm exc...

BABY SHOWERS 10 Apr 2013 | 02:40 am

I have the greatest friends and family. In February, my sister Chelsey and cousin Lindsey threw a shower for me over in Utah.  We had such a good time.  It was so fun to see family that I don't get t...

About to Pop 25 Mar 2013 | 06:15 am

So, I feel like I forgot how to blog.  It's been a while.  We have lots of updating to do.  Stay tuned for some updates on our new house, and many fun projects we've done over the last few months, inc...