Baby Ali

Sunday Morning on our way home we met up with Mike and Amanda at their house in Federal Way. We had brunch with them and got to play with baby Ali. It's so cute to see the kids play together. We wish we were closer so we could do it more often.

6 weeks apart!

Isaiah 9 months, Ashley 3 years, Ali 8 months.

Birthday Party

Ashley had a lot of Birthday Parties this year. This one was on her actual birthday the 5th. Brian had been in Vancouver, BC for a conference all week and was going to meet us in Seattle on Friday. Thursday morning he woke up and not much was going on at the conference so he drove all the way home in time to pick up the kids and have dinner ready when I got home. What a guy! He missed us and wanted to be home for Ashley's birthday, it was such a great surprise because we missed him too! So, Friday morning we woke Ashley up singing "Happy Birthday" and jumped in the car and headed to Seattle. I was really happy I didn't have to make that drive by myself with the kids. We stopped into the ultrasound department at UW when we got to Seattle to see everyone there since it had been awhile. Not too much has changed, but it was great to see everyone. Then we went over to Danielle and Hani's to put the kids down for a nap so they would be all rested for Ashley's birthday party later. Danielle made a Happy Birthday sign that she put in her room upstairs, it was really sweet and Ashley got really excited about it. When they woke up Joana, Steve and Nathan came over to play. We had dinner and cake and then opened up presents. It was a great birthday for her!





A very special cake made by D!

opening her presents. She got some clothes, a puppy she named "Jothie" that came with a little purse to carry her in, an apron, a water bottle and purple kitty purse, a bath time baby and a baby changing kit.

Isaiah 9 months, Nathan 13 months.

Isaiah's laugh

This is at the end of our drive to Seattle, he had slept a good hour, was bored with his toys and had already eaten, so what was left to entertain him??? Well, lets just say I got a little creative!

PEPS Birthday

I can't believe the kids are 3 already! We got to together with some of our PEPS group while we were up in Seattle Saturday morning at Sara's house. She is so sweet and always offers up her house for us all to get together. Not everyone was available, but we got to see Amy and her two kids Sophia and Logan, Cress and her two kids Ryder and Sorah, and Sara and her two kids Tallyn and Harper. It was a bit crazy with 8 kids running around, but so fun to see everyone! We had pizza and cupcakes. The kids were so cute, they wanted us to sing "Happy Birthday" to them 3 times so they could blow out the candles 3 times. They were all tuned into how old they were turning this year!



we had to pretend they were a marching band playing all sorts of instruments to get them all up on the couch together.

Ashley and Ryder. I thought it was so cute how close they were sitting

I think she liked her cupcake a little too much, she stuffed the whole thing in her mouth at once.

Hotel Sleepover

We took advantage of my Dad's offer to use his Marriot points and got a hotel Saturday night up in Seattle so the kids could play in the pool. Brian worked at a Urology clinic that day, so after we met up with the PEPS group I took the kids to the hotel for a nap. That went better than expected, but I had to take one with them... darn! We picked Brian up and went out to eat. After dinner we took them to the pool. Ashley has really warmed up to the idea of swimming and loves jumping in and even floating on her back. I think Cabo broke her in. Isaiah had a blast and has always loved the water. That night we went to bed really early since we were all sleeping in the same room. We put Isaiah in the closet area so he couldn't see us and then turned the sofa bed towards the wall thinking it would be easier for Ashley to fall asleep if she couldn't see us. Well, she ended up popping her head up over the back of the couch. We ended up just turning the lights out early because she wouldn't go to sleep. Then because of the time change we were all up at 5:30am and had to wait until 7:30am for breakfast. We survived, but it was a long morning until we got some food in our bellies.

3 Years!

Happy Birthday my sweet baby girl! You have grown into such a wonderful little person, you make Mommy and Papa proud! We love your laugh and the funny things you say. Your precious voice melts our heart and we can't get enough of your hugs and kisses. You absolutely love your babies and make such a good mommy to them, putting them to bed and making sure they don't cry and are well fed. You offer us coffee from your kitchen that is so delicious. Your night time routine is very important to you and you make sure we get it right every night. Teeth brushed, hair brushed, potty, pj's, "let's talk about it" time, and blowing out the lights after spelling your name or counting to 10 in Spanish or English. We have to make sure you have your teddy bear and one blanket to cuddle with and the other folded on your pillow just right. You don't like a variety of foods, but we try and get you to try new things by having a "no-thank you bite". You are so sweet to your brother, giving him kisses and hugs before bed or when he's crying. You're wonderful at teaching him baby signs and what he can and can't play with. He gets the biggest smile when he sees you because he loves you so much. You would pick out your own clothes, get dressed and do everything by yourself if mommy let you, but on days where we have school there just isn't enough time. We try to make time other days, though, and you love to find outfits that "match". You still love to pick up rocks and put them in your pocket. Just when I though we've lost one, it shows up in a purse or pocket. You're 3 feet tall and 28 pounds, right in the middle of the growth charts. There isn't a day that goes by where someone doesn't comment on your beautiful curls. We feel so lucky to be your parents and spend every day with you. We love you Ashley Cakes!


Reading to her babies.



"The good fairy came down and SHE said, little bunny foo foo I don't want to see you, scooping up the field mice and boppin' ME on the head!"

Airplane

Peek A Boo

Costco

Halloween 2010

Halloween was sort of celebrated every day this past weekend. Friday Ashley had a Halloween party at her school that Brian and my mom got to go to. I was covering at work that day, so I miss out. Then on Saturday we went to a Halloween party at a farm near our house. They had games and prizes for the kids, so Ashley had a lot of fun. Then on Sunday we went over to Grammy and Grandpa's and saw Uncle Dan for a little while. He came in with this silly mask and Ashley just about flew into Grandpa's lap. She couldn't get off the floor and into safety fast enough. She wouldn't go near Dan with that face mask on. We had to take it off just to get a picture with him. Funny girl! Then we took off to the mall and went tick or treating there. It was a little disappointing since almost all of the stores were out by 5pm. I swear I read online they were having it from 5:30 to 7pm this year. Oh, well the kids didn't need all that candy anyways. It was still fun to dress up and see what all the other kids were. We played at the playground and rode on the firetruck (appropriate for their costumes) and then had dinner at Red Robbin. It was a really fun night.








Uncle Dan teaching Ashley how to play pool. She came very close to scratching the table before we decided she better use the guide for the stick