Madeline turns 1

Yikes, how did my baby turn 1 already? I have taken a majorly scientific poll among my friends. The universal sign of having more than one child is that everything goes by faster. I am sad and happy all at the same time. I am so blessed to have a husband and two children who have expanded my heart bigger than I ever imagined. They fill me with warmth and purpose. Thank you Lord for letting me be their family.

So Maddie LOVED the sandcastle cake I made for her. I think she would have eaten the ENTIRE thing had I not stopped her about a third of the way through. Very satisfying (to both of us!)



We had a party in our backyard, and it was only 102 degrees that day... Luckily we had the kiddie pools out and lots of shade. But we were all super sweaty anyway! I swear we never sweat THIS much in California. Nice. But I love having a summer birthday in our family now ~ finally we can do a sunny birthday party :)

Enjoy the pics!

My REAL first blog

Ok, so supposedly my first blog was in January. That was just practice - this is for reals. It's been since March since I last updated our website - how embarrassing!! Too long, too long... So instead of trying to catch up on 5 months of pictures, I will just hop to the present :) Hop, hop!

We just returned from a super beach trip to Manzanita with Kyle's brother and family (John, Stephanie, Joshua and a new babykins on the way!) Our families have so much fun together. The kids were rowdy and we get no sleep, but hey - when have I EVER gotten sleep on vacation with my children?!?!??! One morning, Marin woke up at 430am. Super.

Anyway, super fun time was had by all :)

I just said "super" 3 times. Wonderful.