Tata and Grandma

We had the joy of having Brian's parents, Tata & Grandma, for a 2 week visit. We were all so excited to have them here. We celebrated Josh's birthday...

We celebrated Brian (36) and Tata's (69) birthdays....

We went to Leavenworth and the petting farm....

Played games, watched movies and went shopping! My highlight was being Linda's personal shopper for a day. We will definitely have to do that again!



Thanks for the fun time!

Let it snow!

Believe it or not we got our first snow fall this week. Last Tuesday it was really coming down and even stuck for a little bit. The kids now believe that fall is over and Christmas is on it's way. I have a tradition of playing Christmas music during the first day of snow. The kids now want to listen to it every day. (Taylor Swifts new holiday CD is their favorite). With the snow of course comes the Hot Chocolate!

Josh was begging to make a paper chain this week also. I was able to hold him off until today. I believe it is the longest count down to Christmas we have ever had....42 days! Ahh! I've got to go shopping!

Avary decided to go a little less traditional in her color scheme.

Halloween Hype

Meow!!! Jaya's life long dream is to become a cat... Avary will do anything her older sister does...
Josh will give a ninja hi-yah! to any cats that come his way....

The Witch and her little brew....

School Starts

Jaya started 2nd Grade at her Mommy's old school, Kenroy. So fun to see some of the old teachers are still there.

Did you know Jaya got glasses this spring?

Joshy started Preschool three days a week. He loves it!

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.