Another Day At the Park

Jake's parents flew their plane up here from Oregon for the weekend and we had a lot of fun playing with them. It was a gorgeous weekend which allowed for lots of park time (our favorite past time!). We hit two parks in one day and even made time for swimming in the hotel pool, which Allie had a blast regardless of the frigged temperatures (her lips were only slightly purple when we pulled her out).

Crawling

Adrian has finally started crawling. It feels like he's been on the verge for months, but he started full swing this last week. There is just something so adorable about a chunky little boy doing the wobbly (because he's still not super solid, but gets more so every day) crawling where he looks like he's always on the verge of falling over. It's amazing to me how much more solid and faster he's gotten in just the last couple of days. It is definitely going to be a huge challenge to keep Allie's choking hazard toys off the floor and out of reach now!

Singing

Allie absolutely LOVES to sing. Jesus Loves me and The Alphabet songs are her two favorites, though there are plenty more she demands on a regular basis. I had to share this video with you guys. I can't watch it without laughing.

Too Cute For Words!

Park Days Ahead

I am sooooo glad the sunny weather seems to have finally hit us and will hopefully stick around for a while. The kids and I have been going to the park at least once a day and sometimes twice if it is just too nice to stay inside. I can't even begin to tell you how much better our day goes if we can get outside and play for a bit.

After Adrian's morning nap, I pack up our lunch and both kids and we head over to Bothell Landing (our new favorite) Choo-Choo Park, or Juanita Beach (if we need some variety) and spend the next several hours running, eating, sliding, swinging (Al's personal fav) or playing in the grass. Adrian is starting to crawl and loves picking through the grass for whatever goodies seem to have fallen from the sky. I actually try to keep his binki in during this time as it deters him from sticking to many yuckies in his mouth.

It is definitely a challenge keeping them propery sun screened, but so far they haven't burned so I must be doing a good job!

I am starting to get so excited about our move to Issaquah (we found a townhouse style apartment with attached garage) that we will be moving into mid June. The complex has 3 parks within walking distance, as well as a coffee shop, a few restaurants and other misc shops. Woo hoo!!! No more unnecessary driving just to get outside!!! I'm looking forward to having lots of room to walk and play without having to load everyone up in the car. Hopefully it turns out as great as I imagine it to be!

Allie with her favorite friend Gavin

My Munchkids!

Family Photo

Mothers Day with Nana

We had the pleasure of having my mom (Nana) visit for a week over Mothers Day and had a great time with her. Allie warmed up very quickly, especially considering she hadn't seen her since just after Adrian was born. It was very special watching them play together and giggle over silly songs and games.

She was a great help to me, babysitting, doing housework (she never sits still) and taking care of Adrian. I appreciated being able to get some doctor appointments done I had been procrastinating and Jake and I finally got to celebrate our anniversary (which was in April) as well as get in some good bike rides.

Thanks for putting up with us and our terrible two's mom. We love you Nana!!

Tattoos

So, I'm not sure what lesson Jake is trying to teach Allie here, but these two little trouble makers had so much fun drawing 'tattoos' on Allie I didn't have the heart to stop them. I've resigned myself to a couple facts. 1) Allie may actually (because of adult influences) grown up to be a tattoo covered, scary girl in her teen years and 2) "Don't color on yourself!" will now hold no meaning to her as Daddy does it! (big sigh....) But look how much fun she had!