The Vaheys

2009-02-02T22:29:00.000-08:00

This weekend was one of those glorious weekends with Grace.... you know the ones where your heart explodes with pride and love and joy for who they are! Nothing that special happened, Saturday Grace and I went shopping with my mom, Sunday we went to church and then to a Superbowl Party. But during those times she was such a joy, even sitting quietly in the eyeglass store for 45 minutes while I helped my mom pick out new frames! Everything we did was an adventure in her eyes, something to be conquered, something new on her list to check off! Her passion for life sometimes amazes me (and some days overwhelms me when her passion takes on a negative tone), I am just praying the Lord would give Dave and I wisdom in how to direct that passion for His glory! I needed this weekend....

Gracie is so funny!

2009-01-16T16:12:00.000-08:00

So today I told Gracie about a birthday party coming up that is at the YMCA's pool. She turned to me and said "We don't do that!" I asked what we don't do, and she replied "We can't eat cake in the pool! We don't do that!" I finally understood that she thought the whole party was going to take place IN the pool. Oh, the mind of an almost three year old!

I am going to be better at this...

2009-01-14T13:22:00.000-08:00

All right, so I have been awakened to the joys of the blog.... These past few months I have been following some friends blogs and have laughed hysterically, been encouraged, and seen there family in a deeper light than facebook can show (I am a huge facebook fan, so that is a big statement). So I am renewed in my commitment to keep up on our blog. For all your faithful followers through the dry times (Sam and the Millers) times of abundance in posts is finally here!

So a quick update on our family... The premiere of Dave's documentary is in less than a month. On top of balancing all his other clients, he is busy putting the finishing touches on it. Our family (sans Jack) are going up to Spokane for their International Film Festival for the premiere. We are super excited! I am busy being a mom to Grace and Jack, and doing a lot of the behind the scenes stuff for our business.
Grace is as fiesty as ever. She turns three next month and I am continually amazed at how fast the time has gone. She is hilarious, imaginitive and independent. She is our entertainer, and at the same time- loves her alone time. She is such a joy, but also a heavy burden on my heart. Her sin, like mine, is exposed for the world to see. There is no hiding it. It has brought me to my knees daily 1) for wisdom and guidance in how to be a mom that Christ shines through 2) in repentance of the times my sin throws up all over her (they way I respond to her) 3)for Jesus to draw her heart to him 4) for her to learn how make choices in the midst of her emotions- and 5)that one day that the Spirit would be the ruler of her heart. Dave and I have talked many times, our hope is that as Grace learns to submit and trust us, that the idea of giving up her will to the Lord's will not be a new one. That the concept of living life fully, while in submission to the authority God has placed in your life would be one that she would welcome.
Jack (Jackermann)is our gentle heart. He is sweet and cuddly, and already seems sensitive. He loves to laugh (and his sister enjoys making him laugh), loves people, and has a major attachment to my dad. He is all boy- super mischievous and daring! It is fun to see him attempt things I know he is not ready for yet (like walking), but also shows me I am going to have to watch him very carefully. I have a feeling he will be climbing in the trees before I can blink! He still struggles with Reflux, and sometimes very uncomfortable heartburn, but hopefully he will grow out of that soon! He is cruising all over the furniture, and crawls faster than I can keep up with!
Okay.... my quick update turned out rather long. Gotta get Jackermann to his nap!

Vacation at the beach....

2008-05-28T10:48:00.000-07:00

Jack Joseph Vahey 9lbs. 2 oz.

2008-05-06T13:23:00.000-07:00

Flour+Fire=This picture

2008-01-31T13:56:00.001-08:00

Starving Jesus Documentary

2008-01-31T13:55:00.001-08:00

Victor....stay in school. (Compassion boy in DR)

2008-01-31T13:45:00.001-08:00

beach photo....back in august 07'

2008-01-31T13:41:00.001-08:00

Gracie...

2006-09-04T22:27:00.000-07:00

Gracie and PaPa get some quality time together
Our little girl is getting more mobile everyday!

Its Starting to Look Like A House!

2006-09-04T22:08:00.000-07:00

The roof and siding are next! Check back soon to see pics of the progress!

Check Out Our House!

2006-08-29T12:14:00.000-07:00

This is the property in the begining of July. We had felled eleven trees last summer, and had worked through the winter cutting firewood and getting trees hauled out... all that remained was the stumps!
First we had to get all the stumps pulled out and get our dig out started...

We had to put the stumps in two piles to burn, it took days to burn them down into ashes!

We have a foundation!
Gracie and I watch the floor being put down!
Our first walls go up...
Dave's parents have been coming out once a week to hang out and help do some work on the house. It has been a blast, and Gracie loves hanging out with Grandma and Grandpa! This day they helped to compact Dave's office to get it ready for cement!

Check out our super long driveway...Crazy part is, this is ony half of it!

Our Great Room and Dining Room...
Gracie and PaPa look through the window of her bedroom!
Dave's office...

This is the kitchen...
Today James and his crew started putting up the trusses

Some New Pics of the Family

2006-08-28T23:21:00.000-07:00

We went down to Portland for the weekend. Sandy and I took Grace on a long walk and hike. She got pretty tired, but entertained herself with her hat!

Gracie LOVES to eat!

The Spansels came to visit, we had a great time!
Mason got a new bike, he is an awesome rider...

Mason and Madi... they are so cute!

Some fun in the sun!

2006-07-22T15:33:00.000-07:00

Gracie is 5 months old today! She celebrated by going swimming... she even dunked her head under water!
She is so much fun!

Some cute pics of Gracie

2006-07-22T15:22:00.000-07:00

This is one of her best friends, Clara. They are two days apart!

A Visit with Grammy and Tyler

2006-07-22T15:21:00.000-07:00

This is Emily at 9.....Dave was 2.....kinda funny!

2006-04-09T22:30:00.000-07:00

Using the crane in the snow.

2006-04-09T22:27:00.000-07:00

Beatiful Grace.

2006-04-09T22:25:00.000-07:00

Pool Party!

2006-04-09T22:23:00.000-07:00

Her first swim.....probably her last. Check out daves hairy fresh body.

2006-04-09T22:20:00.000-07:00

The only time you'll ever see her in a bikini...

2006-04-09T22:18:00.000-07:00

Jai getting ready for her tub of fun.

2006-04-09T22:16:00.000-07:00

Getting dressed... my favorite time of day!

2006-04-09T22:12:00.000-07:00

Showing off her Pot Belly

2006-04-09T22:11:00.001-07:00

Dreaming about the new JVC HD100U Video camera...

2006-04-09T22:08:00.000-07:00

Daddy feeding........with a bottle.

2006-04-09T22:06:00.000-07:00

Waking up early to read the greek..

2006-04-09T22:03:00.000-07:00

Getting ready for Alaska...

2006-04-09T22:00:00.000-07:00

Madi and her new cousin!!

2006-04-09T21:58:00.000-07:00

Emily and Dave with Madi and Mason.....cute.

2005-12-12T09:35:00.001-08:00

Emily at 6 months......cool.

2005-12-12T09:35:00.000-08:00

Our new best friend... John McCain, Dave about to tap out.... never let Steve-O get you in an arm bar!!!!

2005-12-11T23:02:00.000-08:00

Vahey's ONLINE

2005-12-11T21:03:00.000-08:00

Here are a few funny pictures...Dave and Steve in Jeremy Horns OCTOGON, Emily at 4 months, The Vahey's Pumkin, the GOONIE House, Sean Astin (SAM WISE GANGEE), Hot air balloons and that's about it.