Our Adventure Awaits...

If you are able to read this then we both have successfully figured out how to set and get into a private blog. I've been meaning to do...

To every one who follows my blog... I've been thinking about setting my blog to a private setting meaning you'd have to be on the li...

Found out today that Olivia will have a little brother or sister in September...I'm pregnant. I guess the posting about nothing really ...

We do have exciting news...plans changed and we traded in the Rodeo for an '06 F-150. It already has the spray-in bed liner and a toppe...

It's been a while since my last posting, but that's because not much has been going on. Olivia is addicted to Mickey Mouse Club Hou...

Olivia and our new min-van...yes, a mini-van!!! I'm the proud owner of a mini-van...maybe if I say it over and over again, the van will ...

Opening her new Little People Car Garage from Uncle Travis and Aunt Sarah ...

As Ryan and I reflect back on what a year 2008 has been for us, we are blessed to know that we are surrounded by friends and family who love...

Waiting in line to see Santa She did not cry but enjoyed herself Eating at the food court after seeing Santa (I am holding cousin Lydia)

Santa sent a video message to Olivia. I love technology!!

When we woke up this chilly morning, the thermometer told us it was below freezing. So, we bundled up and started our day. Ryan had a diff...

My sister-in-law, Sarah, emailed me this great poem. Please feel free to copy it and email to those you know who have a family member in th...

This year has just flown by for our family. We started out in 29 Palms, CA and are now settled into our new home near Fort Sill, OK. It ce...

As I'm sitting here writing this entry, it is currently 24 degrees outside (feels like 16 degrees) and my toes are cold. Here's some...

The Collins Family before dinner ...

So, I haven't figured out how to post video yet, but here is a link for the greatest song about Mom's ever!! http://blogs.northlandc...

We'd like to wish all our friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving. As we look back on the wonderful memories we've made with friend...

My wonderful sister pointed out to me this morning that I called the large animals in the refuge by the wrong name. There are bison...not b...

Olivia and I went exploring the Wildlife Refuge 3 miles from our house today. I wanted to see buffalo since they haven't been out the l...