Family visit in MN

We just returned from a trip to Minnesota to visit family and have my niece Kennedy baptized.

We went to the Fagen Fighters WWII museum.  The aircraft and military vehicles were so cool, Carson was in awe!

Carson went with the boys to the races one night.  He loved it!  He got to eat lots of snacks and watch fast cars- score!  

Willis' kids had this golf cart custom made for his 90th birthday.  It was awesome!  The kids even got to drive it.

Since Grandma and Willis downsized last  year there wasn't room for all of us to stay with them.  We stayed at the Prairie's Edge Casino Resort.  It was great!  The kids swam every day, and we had a little lounge area outside our rooms so we could play cards with the family at night.  

Kennedy did great during the baptism.  She looked so pretty!  We had the baptism in my Grandma's church- the same church my kids were baptized in and my parents were married in. 

After the baptism my Uncle Brad and Aunt Barb  hosted a party at their house.  It was fun seeing family members that I hadn't seen in a while.

While we were at Brad and Barbs we had to get some pictures of the farm equipment and corn fields!  The weather wasn't good enough for us to get to see the combine in action, but it was fun climbing on it!  

The kids loved spending the week with Kennedy.  She is such a little sweetheart.  She absolutely loves the kids and will do anything for them.

We had so much fun spending time with family.  Lots of card playing, good food, swimming, piano playing and just visiting.  Perfect visit!

Scottsdale Girls Trip 2019

 I just returned from an amazing long weekend away with my girlfriends in Scottsdale, AZ.  We stayed at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort.  It was an absolutely beautiful resort, and we made so many fun memories there.  

 We spent our time shopping, lounging by the pool, and relaxing.  At night we ventured out to eat delicious meals, explore old town and downtown Scottsdale.

 There's something about girls weekends that just relax and recharge your soul.  Girlfriends really are the best therapy. 

Can't wait until next year, Scottsdale!  The countdown in on!  🌴

Back to School! 2nd & 4th grade

First Day of School pics.  Both kids are at Bonney Lake Elementary.  

Rylee is in 4th grade and has Ms. Mitchell.

Carson is in 2nd grade and has Ms Prain.

It's going to be a great year!

Summer Shenanigans

I can't believe summer is over!  It went tooooooo fast!  I'm not ready for it to end.

Both kids played summer sports which kept us extremely busy with practices/games 2-3x week.  Carson played coach pitch baseball and Lance helped coach his team.  Rylee played softball for the first time and loved it!

Lance and I had a fun double date night with our neighbors.  We played games at Rhein House and checked out the new McMenamins in Tacoma.

We played lots of games and spent time with my niece Kennedy.  My sister was nice enough to watch the kids a few days while Lance and I were at work.  Rylee loves "babysitting" her, and Kennedy is absolutely obsessed with Rylee.  💗

We spent lots of time with our neighbors this summer.   And Rylee got braces!  Just 4 on the top, but they are so cute!

The Sequim Craigs held their annual summer BBQ.  The kids had so much fun spending time with their cousins.

We spent some time on the lake (although not as much as I would have liked!)  

One of the activities on the kids summer bucket list was to go to Wild Waves.  It was crazy and super busy, but still fun.

The kids spent a couple of weekends with my parents, so Lance and I took advantage and had some much needed date nights.  We went to an outdoor concert at Bonney Lake Days, went to Point Ruston, and just spent some quality time together.

Please summer don't go!!!!!!!  🌞

Belated Birthday Surprise

My brother-in-law Peter and I surprised Lance and my niece Jessica with a day trip to Friday Harbor.  Peter picked us up at Boeing field and flew us over in his plane that morning.  We had a picnic lunch in the park, went kayaking and then had dinner overlooking the water.  Such a great day!

We kayaked with San Juan Kayak Expeditions- they were great.  We saw seals, porpoises, eagles and jumping salmon.  The sun was out and the water was calm.  Perfect day!

We kayaked down to the Lime Kiln Lighthouse and then floated back with the current.

We ended the night with cheesecake and flew back with the sunset.  Such a fun birthday surprise!