Some Sport Videos

Just a couple of sporty videos to share from the last month or so.

Check out Julia's "nastics"...she is the one in the white t-shirt that bounces down the trampoline runway.

Check out Oli snowboarding...he is in black pants and a blue jacket.

Love all Around

Valentine's Day was a week long celebration for us...school parties, friends party, a family party.  And I loved every bit of it.  There is a lot of love going around our house at all times and it is fun to celebrate it. 

Julia had her friend, Dane over and they have been friends since they were just a couple months old.  I couldn't help making their playdate into a date. 

Their valentine's lunch date.

First (assisted) steps!

Tyler is growing up so fast!  8 months already and is crawling quickly now, pulling up and Julia helped him take his first steps.  What a stud.

Julia topless? Yeah, becoming more normal than not.  Brett says it is ok until she is a teenager.

Brunch in Olympia

We were lucky enough to spend Julia's actual birthday in Olympia at the Russell's.  They served a great brunch despite us all showing up early.  But that doesn't make a bit of difference when you are with great friends.  

Peyton Russell showing Julia how to paint in a very organized way.

Peyton's hats got better as the morning went on...the next one was underwear on his head.

There were many fires to be put out and Fireman Peyton was on it!  Julia quickly followed. 

Allison is absolutely adorably. 

All us girls and the kids.  We've been friends for a long time now. Could it really be nearly 15 years?

Julia LOVED her birthday gift.  Paint, paint and more paint.

Happy Birthday Katie!  Glad that we were there to help you celebrate.



Monster Spray

Julia had a playmate named Grandpa for the last couple of weeks.  He enjoyed acting like a monster which sometimes was just what Julia wanted and other times that set up a good ol' 3 year old tantrum. 

I created Monster Spray awhile back when monsters were a problem at night.  This special air gets rid of monsters...highly recommend this product.  Also works on Grandpa's.

Oh, I see all these photos are out of order but don't have the extra minute to fix it...oh well, you will get the point.

Grandpa doesn't look like much of a monster here. 

"I'm gonna get you Monster!"

Nana was a great sport with so much paint and toddlers around.  And somehow she kept herself clean, the floor clean and the kids reasonably clean.  Experience, I guess!

Go Away, Monsters!

"I scared a Gumpa"

How to Make Sushi

Marisa McFarland planned and beautifully executed a surprise party for Nick's 35th birthday.  The party was a Sushi Making Class.  It was a really really fun afternoon spent with great friends. 

Happy Birthday, Nick!

Marisa - the most cheerful person you will ever meet!

Yes, rubber gloves and a perfectly rolled California Roll.  The was my final and best roll made!