Playing at the Park.

Today is so beautiful! We headed to the park. The kids had so much fun. Hopefully our nasty weather is over and the sunshine is here to stay!

MOPS Steering Retreat

On Friday I headed down to Centralia for a MOPS Steering Retreat (this was to plan for the MOPS meetings for 2008-2009). We had such a great time. We stayed at the Candlelight Mansion Bed & Breakfast. I believe there was about 17 of us ladies there.Here are some pics of the weekend. Don't I make a great clown!! Ha, Ha!

Birthday Cake!

We had Leo and his family down for dinner last week to celebrate his first b-day. I was so happy with how his cake turned out. If you all know I have tried a bunch of times making the charecter cakes and they never turn out. So this time I decided to make a shape cake. I loved it.

It was so fun to make and I can't wait to make another one soon for Ethan's b-day.

Memorial Weekend in Idaho

On Friday we headed out for a trek! We decided to break the trip up and drive to Moses Lake and stay with my sister. Saturday we all woke up and headed for Idaho, meeting my parents in Othello. It's funny how kids can get so maxed out of being in the car after three hours. And my dad liked that I was getting pay back when Ethan asked more than a few times if We were there Yet!! We were able to visit with my Grandma and my two uncles along with their families. It was a nice weekend, and all the kids had fun playing with their cousins and bubbles.

Backyard Smore's

Yes, it felt like camping! We sat in the our backyard and roasted marshmallows and had smores. Yummy! A little messy for the kids but we all had fun. Presley like to just eat plain marshmallows but I think Ethan liked every part of it. If not Pat and I sure did.

Our Garden

Well we are doing a small garden again for the second year. Ethan was very eager to be helping dad out. It was like 97 degree this day. Very hot. We still have some more to plant. So far we have basil, oregano, chives, rosemary, tomatoes, squash, pumpkin planted. I will blog more on this as our garden grows! Hopefully we have a successful year!

Running through the Sprinkler

Everyday that we have had a hot day Ethan has asked to run through the sprinker.

What is it with kids and water? They really enjoy the Mount Tiki Sprinker!!!

Playing at the School

We have had some really nice days lately here are some pics we took of the kids at the elementary school at the bottom of our hill. We took their bikes down so they could practice since our street isn't the best for riding a bike.

So Cute!

I thought this was so cute. Pat had given the kids fruit snacks and they disappeared. We I found them they were in the big chair in Ethan's room with their feet kicked up looking out the window enjoying their snacks. I hope that they are always this close and have this much fun together.

Professional Photos

On Saturday we went to Salt Water State Park for a photo shoot. My friend Jenny has started her own photography business a couple of months ago and we scheduled a photo sessions with her. She did an amazing job. We love all the pictures of the Ethan & Presley. It is going to be so hard to pick out the pictures that we want! It was a really overcast morning and we were very lucky, as soon as we were done and back in our cars it started to rain.
If you check out her blog you can check out a few of our photos.
Thanks Jenny!!!

www.jennyjoyphotography.wordpress.com

First Trip to the Dentist

They both had their first trip to the dentist. I was a worried that they would have cavities, but YEAH we walked away with none! They both had their teeth cleaned, and Ethan had x-ray's done. They both were champs and can't wait to go back to the dentist. Yes, dorky me took pictures (you know it has to be in their scrapbooks!!!)

Ethan Swim Lessons

Ethan has been taking swim lessons at the "Y". He is doing really well. He is very observant of what the other kids are doing. He enjoys blowing bubbles, making airplanes and even going all the way underwater!!! Sorry the pics are a bit dark. I was having trouble trying to find the right setting for the camera.

We are hoping to get Presley in on the next sessions the classes fill up really fast. But she is enjoying playing in the childcare area, and doesn't seem to mind that brother isn't there with her.