Good Morning Sunshine

Every morning I say to the kids: "Good Morning Sunshines!" and they reply: "Good Morning Sunshine Mom!"

Then we start the day. We're really enjoying all of the sun breaks this Spring. We like to take advantage of all of them. Here are a few of our most recent outdoor adventures...

Mornings begin on the couch - love those kids
Pretty girls




Zoo trip with Grandma

This time Cam got to see his friend Maria Grace at Kids Zone


Soccer in the yard

Brian is a little too excited to get Cam on a dirtbike

Blowing Bubbles

A Weekend Trip to our Packwood Cabin ( We found a hat for Brooklyn at the thrift store)

The School in Packwood with Grandma Gi-Gi (Cam is refusing to look at the camera)

Picnic at Owens Beach with Grandma Nettie (Cam is refusing to look at the camera again)

Glider Airplane in the yard

After a few tries the airplane got stuck in one of our holly trees - until Brian got it down with a fishing pole

Trying Again...

Lemonade 25 cents (The kids enjoyed playing with money)

NAP TIME! Look what a little extra sun can do...Priceless

That First Month

Happy Easter!

It has been a fun 4 weeks since the arrival of baby number three! Brooklyn (one month old) is a great sleeper - which works out well for her. She even sleeps while Taylor and Cam argue about who gets to hold her first. They love her so much. The kids are still adjusting to our new addition and loving every moment! She is such a blessing.










We are so thankful for all of the meals from family and amazing friends. That was extremely generous and helpful.
The kids are still enjoying all of the yummy food.

In this photo, you will notice that Cam is attempting to make a tomato sandwich

Such a perfectionist

Mini Pizzas

More Olives please!

Yes, we love food.


One of our recent outings was a photo shoot with Alicen Lum - a University Place photographer. Her son Hayden is in preschool with Camden so the kids had a great time playing with all of the toys. Her in-home studio almost felt like a spa. A very soothing environment for the kids (especially babies) and she has tons of great props to work with. We had a great time and I love these photos. I highly recommend Alicen. Here is her website: www.alicenlumphotography.com. (206) 484-7677











Thank you Alicen for a fun afternoon!


Another fun adventure: ANDERSON ISLAND! Here are a few of my favorite pics from Brooklyn's first vacation with us to our beach house on Anderson Island last weekend with my family (Brian stayed home sick)...


Me and the kids on the private road to our property



Mud Puddle Pies

Cams "Puddle Pie"





Taylor in one of her silliest moments

Grandma Nettie gets a lesson about mud puddles

The beach house

A glimpse of those baby blue eyes

Just waking up

Breakfast

Down on the beach

Hunting for sand dollars

Taylor eating her S'more

Auntie Marian reading a bedtime story

Last but not least - a special THANK YOU to all of our parents and grandparents for helping with the kids this month. You have all supported us and loved us more than we can ever thank you for. We are blessed to have all of you here with us. We love you!













Nancy