Summer Play 09

We had a great summer with Brandon home from school. He painted houses most of July but we did get to squeeze some day trips in. We went to many parks, ate at lots of BBQs, visited the town of Forks, drove to Oroville and Spokane to see family, and painted our house. We even had a wedding in our backyard. I guess we can check that off our list. When we were visiting Nana and Papa in Oroville, Jackson learned how to trust the lifevest in the pool and swam around without our help. We were very proud parents. We look forward to more adventures this fall.

Thomas the Train

We went to Thomas the Train in Snoqualmie on July 9th. The boys had a great time. Jackson loved riding Thomas and getting Thomas tattoos. Preston liked playing with the Thomas trains set out for kids. Grandma, Grandpa and Nana came with us. Afterwards, we went to Snoqualmie Falls. What a beautiful waterfall. The day was full of fun times and tired boys!

Preston's 1st Birthday

It is hard to believe that a year has come and gone. We just finished celebrating Preston's 1st birthday. We celebrated in Oroville with all the grandparents and then we had small gatherings with friends and family. Preston is a busy boy. He is crawling and crusing everywhere. It will only be a matter of weeks before he is walking. Jackson and Preston love playing together and causing trouble. What a fun time we have with them.

Arizona Firsts

Our family was able to experience a lot of firsts on our trip to Arizona. Preston got his first hair cut, Jackson was in his first official Easter egg hunt, Brandon and Elizabeth played mini-golf without kids, and Brandon danced with his boys...in public. We made a lot of fun memories that we will enjoy revisiting for years to come. Rodger and Shelly spoiled us and we soaked it all in. We had lots of cuddle time with the sick kids. What a fun vacation! The boys did great on the airplane. This was Jackson's second time flying and Preston's first. What great boys we have. We sure enjoy spending time with them.

Swimming in Arizona

Over spring break we headed down to Arizona to visit Brandon's parents. We had a fun time but we all ended up getting sick. It's hard to believe we went swimming twice even though the boys were sick most of the week. Jackson and Preston loved the pool. They enjoyed kicking and splashing around. The adults didn't have such a bad time either. We can't wait for more time in Arizona in the future!

Fun in the Sun

To our sadness we had to return Jackson's John Deere Gator he got for Christmas. Pieces were already falling off of it. Instead of getting another Gator we got him a small four-wheeler like Grandpa's and Papa's (aka The Grasshopper). He loves to ride it and Mommy and Daddy are enjoying it too. There have been more opportunities for us to play outside lately. We can't wait to visit Brandon's parents in Arizona at the end of the month. Brandon will have turned in his National Board's portfolio! It will be a much needed rest time for him.

Tis The Season

We had a wonderful time visiting family and friends over Christmas. We spent a few fun and relaxing days with Brandon's parents before Christmas and then ventured over the pass to my mom's Christmas Eve. It took us 10 hours to get over there when it normally takes 7- 7 1/2 hours. Brandon finally got his Power Wheel after 31 years...well actually Jackson got it but Brandon is living his dream through Jackson. Preston had a great 1st Christmas. He loved all the lights and paper he could get his hands on. We look forward to all the adventures our family will have in the New Year!