Staying warm at a soccer game.

Babies everywhere!

We know 5 babies that were born this wkend, F-I-V-E!  One of which was my niece.  The kids had a great time meeting her - even though most of us were sick...

Welcome to the crazy fam-dam, GG! 

Rainbow theme.

We celebrated L's 5th birthday a few days ago with a rainbow party at the park.  This girl is a true gift form above.  We're so thankful for this ray of sunshine.  

Family Day #3.5.

I say "3.5" b/c we've already done the Locks recently & b/c in all honesty, I probably spent more time talking to Melis than to J, Lai or A.  

Seattle beauty.

 L having some serious fun with her cousins & enjoying her last day of being 4!

Savannah.

Remember this shower?

Well, after a miraculous birth in NYC - this little one flew to Seattle to meet me all of us, wearing her Sunday best.  I could have held her allllllllll day.

Like mother, like daughter - L couldn't get enough... 

Cuddles with her nana.

My uncle reading stories to the kids...

We love & miss you already sweet Savannah!

Lunch box.

L's auntie decided to come pick her up to take her to have lunch with her cousin, at her cousin's school.  She was ready 20 minutes early & could not WAIT to eat out of her lunch box.

My starfish.

Just warming-up the beach, gettin' her ready for all the time we'll be spending here with these cuties this summer...

My Bell.

We had the honor of going to my niece's class to hear her read/act out a short story.  The kids felt so important getting to sit with all the older kids.  It was a great little break in the day.

Lion & the Mouse - Aesop's fable.  

One, two, THREE - Dig in!

My sweet boy is turning three in one week!  Sadly, I'll be out of town for part of it so, we decided to celebrate him seven days early.  I wish I could say that he loved every minute of it but, I'm pretty sure this will be his last birthday party...  He loved playing with his cousins but, he was embarrassed & didn't like the attention during gifts & cake... (At least he didn't punch anyone this year while we sang him "Happy Birthday.") - Is he his father's son, or what!?  We promised him we would not do another party, but will think of something that will be equally as special to replace future parties.

Almost 3! 

J & I had a great time designing this dump truck, digger, roller cake!  

Bathroom ;)

Cones & caution tape everywhere!  

(This is exactly why we only invite family to birthday parties...  10 little cuties are enough to prep for thankyouverymuch. )

Thank you to ALL who came out to love on our little man & support our family.  I know it was so special for him to have everyone together (minus the birthday song...)  :)  Love you all!

-Axey's mama

Happy half!

My girl's officially 4 1/2.  We had a wonderful day filled with a music class, car wash (which my kids love), tuna melts (L's choice), ballet, & dinner / movie night with cousins.

She continues to fill my heart with such joy & pride.  She grows closer & closer to the Lord each day, cares deeply for her brother, has patiences with her inpatient parents & is as creative as they come.

Love you, sweet girl!

Baby H.

Mom & I threw a baby shower for my cousin & his wife today.  It was basically a family reunion with lots of cupcakes & pink.  CanNOT wait to meet this little dollie.

Love you Melis & Dalen!!! 

Eve.

I hosted Christmas Eve this year.  I was bummed my siblings weren't able to join us but, a pack of Swedish cousins made the trek.

I loved catching up with my dad's side:

Brett, Malkolm, Jake, Andy, Carl, Bjorn 

Then:

Visiting daddy.

Then:

Annual trip through Candy Cane Lane.  

Merry merry!

Movie, cousin's & popcorn.

Getting into the holiday spirit with a little 'Rudolph the Red nosed Reindeer' movie and a slew of cousins all in jams.