Rides for all sizes

My favorite moment of the day was seeing Juliet ride on her very first roller coaster. You never know how these things will go. You hope they like it, but what if they start freaking out and lose it? I was a little nervous. Just one look at her and you could feel the excitement and the unknown feelings building as we climbed the first hill...and when we got to the top and started to drop she was lost in a fit of giggles! I can't even explain how amazing it felt to witness these moment of sheer joy. Very cool. A ride lover is born...

We loved it here -- not only did we get to ahng out with Mel & Jason, Darcy & Erik and all the kiddos, but we were surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds and great free play structure so it didn't feel like you were standing in line all the time. Highly recommended...I am not sure who had more fun...

San Clemente

We loved seeing Darcy and Eric's new house and enjoyed the pace of life down south. It was great to reconnect with the boys and are always amazed by how much they've grown and changed between visits. Wish we lived closer. Peace love and happiness

Quality time

We miss you all so much! The girls had a blast.

Juliet fell in love...

She didn't want to leave the beach. Who could blame her?

Goofing around in the Pacific

A lovely day soaking in the sun...

... our beach day treated our minds and spirits very well. Much needed.

Mama: "Juliet, we always need to stop what we are doing to use the potty"
Juliet: " But Mama the pee just jumped out"

Tanner and Juliet

A moment working together...

With 4 little kiddos running around, down time was rare -- here they are, all 4(!) taking a break to do some art together.

Kissing Cousins

Tanner's "Ruby Cakes" :)

Happy Autumn!

The Cow Car Caper

This was the first year that Juliet could ride the Cow Cars without me in the same seat...and look at how well she pulled one over on me. Notice her car is nice and roomy...and see how mine had me singing "fat man in a little coat"...it was a very bumpy ride.

P-Patch 2009

I think this is our 11th or 12th year going to the P-Patch at Sauvies Island. I talk big about trying a new place each year -- but we have it down to a system now and it so enjoyable. This year was no exception. It was so late in Oct that I thought everything would be rotten already, but there were fields and fields of gorgeous gords!

For Nana, with love

Juliet wanted to take a picture and show you her favorite dress you sent. Much love and thanks! xoxo

Mama's girls

15 Months!

The words are slowly coming...she has really been focusing on her physicality; running, climbing and general mayhem. She is in love with chickens, dogs and horses right now and her "quack" is the funniest thing ever.

Picture Day!!

Both Juliet and Ruby get to sport some new outfits thanks to Yauntie Momo. Thanks so much!

Juliet has just started the Japanese Immersion program at Richmond and is loving it. Great teachers and excellent school -- we are very lucky to be part of it. She has already been teaching (and correcting) us. Suki!


Ruby has also graduated to Toddler 1's and I am happy to report that she is no longer cannibalising other children. You never think it is going to be your kid... now she is being bitten. Got to love this age. It is a rough crowd. She does have her first boyfriend -- Declan is a happy-go-lucky boy and the two of them see each other and go crazy hugging, snuggling, and dancing. Very cute.

Beautiful Sound views...

A rainy, cold in your bones kinda day gives way for a beautiful evening sunset at Chuckanut Oyster Bar north of Arlington, WA.