Weekend with A

We had a fun weekend watching our friends daughter while they went to a marriage conference (yeah, go marriage!) She is four months younger than Max, and THE cutest red-head you have ever, ever seen. She was a perfect angel for us (ask me how MY baby did that weekend... he was a little stinker, which is why he looks a little grouchy in all the pictures... I've decided I still love him)... We had lots of cuddle time, a trip to the tulip farm, dinner at The Old Spaghetti Factory and so many fun memories in between. I think my kids want a baby sister now. We love you little A!

The Bury's are back!

Our beloved friends ~ the Bury family ~ are back in Oregon! We were so lucky to share with them, their first week "home" as they stayed with us while house-hunting. Our kids had the time of their lives, and the moms & dads stayed up WAY too late almost every night as we soaked in all the special time. It was a time of bonding & wonderfulness. I actually had tears in my eyes the day they "moved out"! Such a special time, and we are so happy for them as they settle into their new chapter of life. Some pics of the cute kids :) Including Kyle making a volcano in the sandbox (anything to impress the 5-and-under crowd!)...

Longbeach Girls Weekend

I am so luck to have a mom & sister that I enjoy spending time with. The three of us took a girls weekend together to Longbeach (my mom sponsored the trip, thanks Mom!), one last hurrah before my sister becomes a mommy again :) We had such a good time talking, laughing, sleeping, drinking coffee and roaming the town & beach. We also surprised Jess w/ a mini-baby shower for baby Jackson, coming in June. Our trip was short, but DEFINITELY sweet! Thanks also to our generous and hard-working husbands for watching our kids so we could do this (especially Geoff, my brother-in-law who did this while feverishly fighting off the flu!). We are blessed women.

Silly happy kids

Easter at Nana & Grandpa's

While we were in San Diego for a family wedding, the kids got the special treat of staying with my parents in Seattle. My sister's family also joined them early on in the weekend, and when our flight got home on Easter Sunday, we all joined in on an egg hunt & super delicious Easter meal (soooo good, Mom!). I am super good at taking pictures of my kids with an Easter egg perfectly covering one eye. He is risen!

Goose eggs

Kyle was super excited to bring home a couple goose eggs to wow the girls. What a fun, foodie Dad these kids have! I think they were impressed with how much bigger they are than chicken eggs. Marin mentioned later that she was a little worried about that little goose baby that might be trying to get out.

Kindergarten Orientation

The times, they are a-changin... Kyle and I with our oldest Marin, 5 years old... heading off to kindergarten orientation at our new school!

San Diego

Kyle and I got a real treat in April. A kids-free weekend in San Diego to attend the wedding of Kyle's cousin, Tim and his beautiful bride Kelly. The weather was gorgeous, and the company was fabulous (lots of cousins & family there to party down with!) Such a blessing to do this, and a HUGE thanks to my parents for watching our kids in Seattle.

Boys & Tools

Stick-em-up Dad.

Wheels

The girls got some new wheels for Easter (still adjusting, it's hard to let go of that little red trike)... And Max, well you can tell what he thinks of his Daddy's wheels! :)

'Tude Muffin

The stud muffin has a complete 'TUDE now! Attitude oozes out of those cute little cheeks, however I still can't get enough :) He still melts my heart. Now straight to time out.

A picture's worth a thousand clips

Those of you with little girls will understand what this means: Maddie's alter ego is apparently Fancy Nancy... The child has a white-knuckled grip on all her precious dresses and ACCESSORIES! Here's a small sampling. I love her.

One Year Ago

One year ago, we had a miracle happen in our family... Strolling down memory lane and remembering God's goodness & provision...

My. little. baby. LOVE!!