Wordless Wednesday - Pigtails @ 22 months

Kayla

Tori

Wordless Wednesday - Halloween Ladybugs

Preschool Pictures

I am quite pleased at how Tori's pictures turned out. She's gone through a shy stage and often doesn't want to smile for pictures, especially for strangers. Needless to say I was a little concerned at how her first portraits, without mom and dad, would turn out. I love it! Can you believe how long her hair is getting?

Wordless Wednesday - Together

Seattle Tradition Part 2 (better late than never)

At the park for Jilly's birthday celebration: Fun friends, fun family,

fun food, fun rain, fun gifts...fun time!

The next day was the Mariners game. The highlight being a chance for the girls to run the bases after the game. After waiting in line and walking forever through the stadium, the girls finally spotted the entrance to the field and they were OFF Excited to meet and greet 'the key' (KeyBank sponsored the event) Tori has always been very apprehensive (if not terrified) of large costumed 'things'. She remained a little timid when it came to seeing the key, but to my surprise she actually walked up and gave it a hug. Then to continue around the bases to her daddy waiting near home plate.

Fun With Bikes

Seattle Tradition, 6 years strong (part 1)

Early in August we had our annual trip to the Seattle area to take in a Mariner's game with the Mattos family. We've gone for at least the last 6 years and always have a blast. This time we were also celebrating Jillian's 4th birthday with a trip to the Pt. Defiance Zoo and Aquarium and picnic in the park. As usual it was a wonderful weekend with the best of friends making more terrific memories.

The fun began after we arrived at Mandy's dad's house. He graciously opened his home for us once again. The guys had some good conversation over scotch and cigars (another tradition in itself)

The next morning, despite forecasts of rain we all headed out to the zoo for a fun filled morning. The fish tanks were a huge hit with the girls,

as was the touch tanks.

We had to take advantage of a lagoon area for some photo ops:

After looking at the attractions, (baby tigers, playing polar bears, lazy walruses), we had some fun before leaving the zoo and heading to the park.