Happy birthday cousin Jayden!

Yesterday, we went to my nephew's house for his birthday party. Here's Tess trying to drive his toy car...I think there's something wrong with this picture....

She tried so hard to climb up the slide by herself

What a day!

Talk about a busy day. This last Saturday was fun, but very busy. Every summer our community in the Issaquah Highlands has a summer carnival. It just so happened that it was last Saturday....the same day I had a wedding to coordinate. We got up early and headed over to enjoy some morning fun. They had soooo many activities for the kiddos. Tess enjoyed the pony's, baby goats, and she loved the balloons. Her very favorite though, was the "sugar free" sucker she got from the dentist booth. After the carnival, I headed off to the wedding. I love being a wedding coordinator. I enjoy helping two people, who are just so in love, join hands in marriage. With all of that and our bi-weekly trip to Costco, I was ready to call it a day... but with the weather being as nice as it was, we couldn't pass up an evening stroll. Whew...now that was a full day.

Tessa eating her first sucker
a little hard to see with the sun, but there's Lake Washington from the top of our hill

A picture of the moon just above our house...

Spending time with daddy...

Here's to you babe...Happy Father's Day!

Over the last few months Tess has become a daddy's girl. She gets excited to talk to her daddy on the phone when he's at work. She runs to the door and waits for him when she hears the garage door open and he gets home from work. They cuddle and pray together every night. Her very favorite though is wrestling with her daddy. Her giggles and laughs light up the room...even when it's rainy and gray outside. She just can't get enough of daddy/daughter time.

I married an amazing man who loves me, respects me, is a man of character, who loves life and knows how to have fun, and most of all loves the Lord. We have built a beautiful little family, and I am more thankful for him everyday! Tim is an AMAZING husband and dad. We have truly been blessed beyond measure.

Here's to you babe! Happy Father's Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Friday at the zoo

Tim took this last Friday off from work. We had a fun day together at the zoo.

A blue billed duck

Just hanging out and soaking up the sun...

Such tiny feet...

Tim and Tess looking at the colorful birds

Come on daddy...lets go look at the animals.

Coloring on a rainy day

Tess has been having fun learning to color. She's been learning to color on the Disney movie "The Incredibles" poster.

Soaking up the warm sun while it's around.....

This last weekend was the first really warm weekend we've had this year. We've has some warm sunny days, but this one topped the cake. Tim had a conference all weekend...bummer. Tess and I took advantage of the warm weather and spent Saturday sunbathing.

Playing on pillows

Hi mommy....look what I did with all the pillows


someone doesn't like the camera or anything....... :-)

Spending time with grandma & auntie

Trying on auntie Amy's sunglasses....

Having fun with grandma....

Trying on the new cloths grandma got for her...

Someone found a new cubby....

Welcome home Heidi...

Tessa and Heidi...


Tessa made some friends at the park. She even shared some crackers with her new little friend Matthew.

Her favorite toy at the park

Look at the pretty rocks I found mommy.

Look at the toys.....

My friend Heidi, who moved back to Africa for a few years, is home visiting. Tessa was very excited to see her!

Tessa's new hiding spot...

A much needed fun and relaxing weekend!

This last weekend was just what we needed. We took naps, had fun with friends and family, ate great food, and Tim and I even got to go on two dates...

Hanging out with daddy and the boys.... Last night we enjoyed dinner with a few of our friends and their kids.....some of the best steaks we've had.....Thank you Yancy and Julie.

The sun came out just in time for dinner last night.

Tess trying to eat dinner.....there were so many kids there last night the only thing Tess wanted to do was run and play.

Sadie and Avery playing with Barbies...

BUSY, BUSY, BUSY......

These last few weeks have been crazy busy for us. We've been traveling, sick, had weddings, bbq's, and much more. Since I haven't posted in a while, here are a few pics from the last few weeks.


Tess and I were sick with the flu for a good week. I got bored being stuck inside, so I made some crafts....which I haven't done since before Tess was born. I think the last thing I worked on was her picture book.

Tessa's first pet....a fish. We thought it high time Tess had a pet. One that was EASY to take care of. We got her a Betta fish. She loves watching him swim and feeding him.

ooohhhhh....

A few weeks back, we took a short two day trip to Portland. Tess found a little hiding place in the room. She was very proud of herself I might add.

After playing in the sun all day, Tess was covered in sunblock. Tim and I took advantage of it on her head and thought she needed a Mohawk...well, until bath time rolled around anyways.