We're Ba-ack!

We have had such an eventful year...I just have to try and update you the best that I can!

In January we moved back to Melinda's home town of Wenatchee, WA.

The kids had a summer full of swimming, bowling, playing and sun, sun sun!

Josh learned to ride a two-wheeler this summer. He only functions on one speed....FAST!

Another favorite part of living back home is the family dinners on Tuesday night. We switch weeks fixing dinner and have Papa, Grammy Nae, Aunt Katie and Papa Joe over. The kids always look forward to seeing Papa Joe (and his pocket full of suckers!)

I do have to include the Easter dresses and tie I made for the kids. When I showed Josh the tie I absolutely refused to wear it. He said he would NOT wear a flower tie! I told him that was fine. I put the girls in their dresses and he soon saw how cool it would be to match. He said he would wear it. He got so many comments on it at church that it is now his favorite tie!

Jaya turned 7

March 17, 2010

With Papa and Grammy Nae

Avary turned 2
August 3, 2010

She has definitely caught the meaning of "terrible two". She keeps me on my toes!

Joshua turned 5

October 12, 2010

He was really excited about his Star Wars themed party and getting his Zhu Zhu Pet, Drayko.

Adults can have fun too

Brian and I actually had some amazing trips this year.

First, we went to Myrtle Beach, SC with Melinda's Family in early May.

Brian even surprised me with a visit from my good friend Sheri for our birthdays!!

The end of May we went to St. Thomas with Brian's family.




Then in July, the we had our "Girls' Trip" to the Sequim Lavendar Festival. So FUN!

Think Spring

So I just posted at least 5 new posts today. I have not been able to keep up. Being a mom of three has definitely been a change. The official first day of spring gave me sun, warmth, and renewed energy. I finally got my car cleaned out and washed away several layers of fishy crackers and dirt. The kids got to ride their bikes and take Ava for a walk. At one point I was washing the all-weather mats with the hose and I turn around and there is Josh in just his swimsuit ready to play in the water. (It was not that warm out!)

Ava is growing so quickly. She is 7 months old now and is sitting up, rolling over, and "army crawling" all over the house. She loves graham crackers and truly lights up and squeals whenever the kids walk into the room.

Joshy is a busy little boy. He spends all day with a sword in one hand and a gun in his pocket as he rides his stick horse around the house "fighting the bad guys". He is definitely ready for summer and outdoor play.

Jaya is my big helper and keeps Ava away from things she shouldn't be getting into. I love that she still love to play dolls and do those girly things.

Happy Birthday Jaya

I can't believe that our little girl is 6 years old! She is growing up so much and learning so many new things. She just loves going to school and is starting to read really well. For her birthday we went out for breakfast and then she had some girlfriends over to play after school. They loved decorating their own cupcakes. Jaya requested pizza for dinner and was so excited to open her presents...Arial sheets, fairy dolls, and a baby kitten that purrs and meows (better than the real thing).

AHHHH....Sun

We had a fabulous trip to Phoenix to visit Brian's sister and family. We were there February12-17. We had a wonderful time eating out, shopping, and of course just soaking up as much vitamin D as we could get. I think my favorite part was just getting out and walking in the mornings with Shantha. We had a great Valentine's Day date with Shantha and Nathan and no kids! We also enjoyed going to Cracker Jax's where we did go-carts and miniature golf. Josh had a great time driving all by himself for the first time. We just loved spending time with the cousins, enjoyed Friday night cartoons, and Great Dalmuti marathons. Thanks for the great trip Wilsons!!

Her dentist is so proud

Jaya loses her first tooth....and then her second.

Christmas 2008

It was so nice to have Christmas morning at home. The kids were so excited. We had to wake up Avary to join us. She started rolling and aimed right for the tree. We loved having Tata and Grandma with us. Of course we had lots of snow to enjoy. We acted out the nativity story and we had fun dressing up in our punjabi outfits from India.