Up to Speed

We're nearly caught up!

David and I had a fun date one evening.

In early April, the girls both participated in a week-long theater program. During rehearsals, David enjoyed playing on the playground behind the school!

Abby and I also had a date night!

The girls were so cute as they performed "Black Beard"!

Abby was a parrot (2nd from the left)...

and Allison played the part of a beach bum (top right).

Last but not least, our house. We listed it for sale and signed papers four days later! We're beginning a new adventure. Stay tuned...

Beginning the New Year

The girls hosted a slumber party, complete with candy and silly games.

Sometimes a slow day requires a measure of creativity...and painter's tape!

Abby has braces!

The kids and I visited the NW Children's Theater, again, to see The Jungle Book.

Family fun on the farm!

We got to see some new baby lambs.

Friends came to visit.

Let the photo updates begin!

I've experienced some technical difficulties with our blog, but it's back up and running again - as you can see! Here are some photo updates, beginning last fall:

The girls enjoyed more science fun with friends, in November.

We also received this winter's only snow that month!

"Olaf"

We spent Thanksgiving down in Central Oregon and even rode horses in the cold.

After coming home, we began to decorate for St.Nicholas Day/Christmas!

Let the holiday festivities begin!

The kids, my mom and I all went to see a production of Mary Poppins at the NW Children's Theater.

After a busy Christmas, we celebrated my mother's 60th birthday with a lovely tea party, hosted by my sister.

Fall Happenings

Fall has been busy and I'll just be honest and tell you that I can't even remember all that we've been up to! Here are some of the things I can remember:

I approached the owner of a huge vegetable garden to ask for some tips. He was more than generous and sent me home with two huge bags like this of carrots and one of potatoes. Score!

David just might be an engineer some day.

David turned four! I am so glad. One, two and three were good, but four...well, let's just say I'm glad we made it!

A dear friend of mine, and former high school biology teacher, has been bringing her kiddos over once a week to conduct science experiments.

It finally got cold enough to snow and start our first fire in the wood stove! (That's my hot cider and pumpkin mini muffin there.)

Finally, meet the newest addition to our family: Izzy.

1st Day

David Started Pre-School this fall!

Each week has a different theme, based on a letter of the alphabet. Week 2 of school, he learned about "B" for "Butterfly." We started with caterpillars!

They eventually formed into chrysalises and then finally Painted Lady butterflies.

Summer Wrap-Up

In my mind, it hasn't been more than a few weeks since I last updated this bog, but that it how the year seems to be going! What do you mean it's nearly December? Ack!

Here is a wrap-up of some of our summer happenings:

We enjoyed long walks, playing in the yard and swimming with friends.

Allison attended summer camp for the first time! (What? When did she get old enough for that?!)

Abby missed Allison considerably and I found her, one morning, making this during breakfast.

Chris learned to ride a unicycle.

All the kids got the chance to ride a horse!

We drove all the way up to Mount St. Helens...only for it to be completely fogged in by the time we reached the top! It was still a fun trip and we were able to get some views of the valley on the way back down.

Chris and I celebrated our anniversary in European style - cheeses, meats, bread and chocolate. :)