Amanda's Visit

My cousin, Amanda, from the UK came to visit us for 10 days!! We had a very nice time hanging out doing every day things. We did manage to do some sight seeing as well. We have been so lucky to have her come visit us 3 out of the last 4 years!! She left us to visit my aunt Wendy & cousins, then she's settling in Australia for a while (lucky girl!) I miss her so much already but wish her nothing but the best! Love ya Amanda.

We had a dinner for my dad's birthday and to welcome Amanda.

Izzy & Amanda


Bubba and his girls!!

One afternoon we drove up to Mt. Baker! The weather wasn't perfect but we had fun anyways!


The mountain.


Danielle And Amanda checking things out through the telescope.

We ventured on out to Snoqualmie Falls with my dad. The falls were beautiful like always, but they are doing major construction so you couldn't do much hiking.

The Falls


Checking out the view!


My Pops.


A little misty.


Sweetness!


Danielle, Amanda, my Dad racing down the ramp. It was quite a push coming the other way. :)


Cheers to 4 pretty girls!

We spent the night at Kimmy's and had a great time catching up.

Hurray for Cousins!!

On our way home, we decided to drive to Deception pass. It was the perfect day for it!!

The view from above.


On our way down to the beach.


Beauty


Had to stop for one of these shots. :)


From the beach looking at the bridge.


Skipping rocks OR at least trying to!


Our way up, we had to stop for a breather! I was really proud of Danielle for walking up the steap trail without whining or asking to be carried.

The grand fanale of her trip was to go whale watching. It was a soggy start but the weather got better as the day went on... it was a nice boat ride but unfortunately we didn't see any Orcas but we did see another kind of whale.


The way whale watching started. :)


Looking for whales


Cheap entertainment.


Looking for more whales, that's Orcas Island!


Glad to be home...


... and cozy, cuddling with Daddy is the BEST!

Danielle's first day of preschool!

Danielle started her first day of school last week. She was very excited to see her friends and meet new ones! She is at the same school as last year, Polliwog Learning Pond & LOVES it!! Here's our big girl, what cutie patutie!


Our Punky Girl! Growing up too fast.. sniff sniff!


Danielle, her new backpack & T-Rex! She obviously didn't want her picture taken. :)


Showing her new backpack!

Swimming lessons

I signed Danielle up for swimming lessons at the end of summer at an outdoor private pool that opens to the public in the summer. It was the last session and it was only for 1 week. She absolutely LOVED it and she has so much confidence in the water now. She even puts her head under water while swiming. We are so proud of her!


Back float.


Waiting on the steps for her turn.


Danielle & her friend Lily!


Look mom I'm swimming!

Isabelle's Firsts

Isabelle is adjusting well these days! She's already 6 weeks old, time sure does fly. She wasn't a happy camper in the beginning but now she's all smiles and is cooing! She's so precious and we love her so much!! Here are some "firsts" for Miss Izzy. Enjoy!


Sisterly LOVE!


First tummy time experience.


First bath at home... it looks like she doesn't like it, but she LOVES them now!!


Ok, it's not so bad after all. In fact I think it's her favorite part of the day other than eating! :)


First Smile, well it's a dreamy smile.


First camping trip at 5 weeks!! Pretty impressive!


The grandma's and great grandma's with the babies.


Her adorable smirk! She smiled at me but I didn't catch it in time.


Our first walk in the stroller... looks like someone might be a bit big for the stroller?! But Danielle loves her walks!!


My little cupcake! The fuzzy hat barley fits her. this hat fit Danielle at 8 weeks. Guess Danielle has a big noggin! :)

Danielle's 4th Birthday!!

Our little Miss Punky isn't so little anymore, she turned 4- 14 days after her baby Isabelle joined our family. She had such a great birthday with family and friends. Even though it rained at her party, the kiddos still had a blast! Danielle is now asking when she turns 5 so she can have a birthday again. I guess her 4th birthday was pretty special. :)


Danielle all ready for camp with her birthday shirt on!!


On our way to Red Robin for dinner with our famous family Birthday Hat & the fancy shoes of course!


The girls


Danielle being sung to and anxiously waiting to dig into her sundae.


The girls waiting for Danielle's present from mommy & daddy! Great carpet cleaning advertisement don't ya think?!


SHE GOT A BIG GIRL BIKE!!!



This is her the next day, properly riding her bike with shoes & a helmet. :)
We had her birthday party the Saturday following her birthday. Lots of kiddos came over for pool & trampoline fun!

Danielle and her favorite girl friends from school


Waiting for the pinata fun!!


yummmmmmmmm, cupcakes!!


Opening presents!

Happy Happy Birthday Sweet Danielle! We love you so much!!