Grace has been practicing for several weeks for our Stake Primary choir's performance at the Interfaith Choir Concert on Saturday. (The Interfaith Coalition is a local humanitarian group made up of dozens of churches in our county) At this fundraiser concert, there were performances by about ten other church choirs (ours were the only kids) at the Assumption Catholic Church in Bellingham. It was a great experience.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Clayton Beach
Here are a few pictures of our Saturday hike (through the mud!) to Clayton Beach. Luckily we made the wise purchase of some wellies for the kids, although they didn't do much good when we got to the ocean, where the boys couldn't quite grasp the concept of how tall their boots actually were and how deep they could wade in without getting soaked. We made a video, too, but couldn't get it to load to this site. We'll keep trying......
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Hovander Park
Here are some pictures from our Tuesday afternoon at Hovander Park. The kids are out of school this week for mid-winter break and we couldn't have asked for better weather. It's great having Grace and Liam home and we've done some fun things together. Today the kids and I went to a great local toy store, the playground, and a really fun candy store for caramel corn.
Not to get too sentimental here, but I love my kids so much! They are so much fun to hang out with and such sweethearts. I am so lucky to be able to stay home with them and spend such quality time together every day. They are the best kids ever!!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
President's Day in Seattle
We took advantage of the day out of work and school (not to mention some rare gorgeous weather) and drove down to Seattle for the day to hang out with our good friends the Muffolettos. Despite all of us being "locals" now, we spent the day doing pretty touristy things. We walked around Pike Market, then rode the ferry over to the Muffoletto's house on Bainbridge Island. We also rode to the top of the Space Needle and rode some of the carnival rides at the Seattle Center. It was a great day!
Pike Market
Riding the ferry. (It was really sunny out!)
Oh, yeah... it was also very windy out, too. That's why I look like a lion (or a bad 80's pop star).
"Diving" at the fountain on the Pier.
Top of the Space Needle at sunset.
Garreth took this shot of Mt. Rainier- doesn't it look like a postcard?
Sam was very excited about his ticket and held onto it the entire time.
Filipe, Joei, Miranda, and a few other wanna-be-Muffolettos.
We like to clutch our children's blankets in all of our romantic shots.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Sledding at Mt. Baker
Sir Edmund Hillary & his famous Sherpa, Tenzig (Sherpa pictured on left) victoriously crack open a bottle of bubbly at the crest of Base Camp 9.
So Liam is a total frickin nutcase of an adrenaline junkie. This hill was steep and long. I was freaked out when I let him go and saw how fast he was going. He was just laughing nervously the whole time.
Liam, Grace, Dad, Mom, Sam, and one of those chocolate Oompalumpas from Willy Wonka.
Grace's new album cover from her holiday special....."Don't I Have a Fancy-face in Winter?"
You talkin to me...punk?
Cold and lovin it. Sambolina is always a great sport.
Sam, with a nice view of Mt. Shuksan behind.
Mt. Shuksan, Garreth, and all of our Valentine's chocolate.
Sam, Erin, and a UPS driver (What can brown do for you?)
Declan refused to be photographed here and also refused further comment to the press.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Happy Valentine's Day!
We sent this picture out with valentines to our families. (Don't worry, we haven't let Sam join a gang, but he still insists on practicing the gang signs with his hands.)
Liam's school party
The stash
Getting ready for our annual Valentine's dinner. This year we fed the kids, put them to bed, picked up a babysitter and actually went out to dinner. (This is big for us) It was a fun day!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Valentine Treats
We had a fun night tonight getting ready for Valentine's Day. The kids and I decided to make suckers to give out with their valentines and they turned out really cute. Grace and Liam are excited for their class parties tomorrow!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Bedtime and Books
Every few months, our school has a "Bedtime and Books" night where the kids can come to school for a hour at night, wearing their pajamas. Different teachers read stories and the janitor ("Magic Jim") even did some magic tricks. (Hence the name!) Grace had Achievement Days at the church and Garreth took Sam on some other church errands, so Declan, Liam, and I went. Liam loved going to school in his pj's and laying on blankets, listening to the stories and eating punch and cookies. There was even a drawing for books, which Liam won! (He chose a train book, pictured below, with his friend Julius.) It was a fun night!
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Happy Birthday to me!
Here we are at my birthday dinner yesterday at Chihuahua's, our local Mexican restaurant. It was a great birthday. The kids and Garreth got me some yummy-smelling soaps, gift cards to Pier One and The Body Shop, and a great KitchenAid mixer. I can't wait to start baking our own bread, using the handy bread mixer attachment, of course!
Today a super-nice lady in the ward invited us over for dinner. She and her kids were awesome, and even made birthday cupcakes and got me a present (a cute stationary set). It's crazy to think that I'm 32! But I don't feel 32 and I guess that's what matters!
Friday, February 1, 2008
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