Just Me!!

We have such a blast going to my brother's baseball games, plus they are free! We packed up everyone (the family that rides together, stays together {my made up phrase, mainly because we are ALWAYS together}), threw together some PB&J sandwiches and drinks, and headed off to the fields. My Parents showed up, which is always a treat for the kids because then they get to go to the snack bar (at least twice)! I got a couple of cute candid photo's that show how much love they have for all their grandchildren. I love the two photo's of my dad interacting with Kylee...absolutely precious! The only thing missing was my sister, Lanie, Ry-Ry, and uncle Mike! Using umbrella's as shade! Pappa talk! Pappa kisses! Grandma's love Moments shared between men! Later that night, we took the kids to the Valley Six Drive In, and saw Karate Kid and Grown Ups ! Unfortunately, and much to our suprise, the movies were not in that exact order! We gringed at the fact that our 9 a...

Lanie Grace enjoyed the weather, and the occasional doggie licks from Katie! Slater, Ryan, and Charlie playing on the slide I recognize the short's from Val's old wardrobe. Daisy is wearing it well! She is growing up so fast, and she is so much like Valerie! Mark watching Mike down HIS only beer from the fridge! Family BBQ with Victor, Kirsten, Shannon, and Mike! Shannon coordinated this BBQ. Luckily for me, now my house is perfectly clean and I can relax when everyone goes home! Love it! As much as I think that I would love life as a hermit, I do enjoy company when forced to move out of my comfort zone!

I finally broke down and bought Charlie a potty chair (Dora the Explorer potty insert just wasn't cutting it)!! The first thing she thought she would do with it is take out the insert, and used it as a "port hole." Luckily, with a bottle of water in hand and the potty positioned near the T.V. she impressed me with going wee-wee and poo-poo in her new potty! I guess it was money well spent. Mommy, is this what my potty is for?

At the crossroads of my life :0) Valerie and I washed each other's hair in the freezing cold water! Ohanapecosh's Visitor's Center Ethan practicing his Avatar moves Watching the roaring river below Stopping to take a picture of the beauty and strength of the river Ohanapecosh river where they have had several black bear sightings Our awesome campsite....H21! Wish we could have a house with a creek in our backyard! Back of our campsite! We took two nights and three days during my vacation, to relax and enjoy the scenery of Mt. Ranier . We camped at Ohanapecosh . The camp was beautiful and had some awesome sites to choose from. We were fortunate and found a camp with a creek. The kids had a blast following the creek up and down the water's edge. The water was so clear and enticing, that I asked Valerie if I could wash her hair in the water. She agreed, but with one condition. She wanted to do mine. I tried to get out of it after I saw that it gave her brain freez...

We love our new found membership at the Pacific Science Center. It has so much to offer and surprisingly was cheaper to be members there than our local zoo. Our membership came with unlimited laser shows, and 14 IMAX passes, and 5 guest passes. We love watching "Queen" laser. I get so excited when "Under Pressure" starts playing. I think Ethan said it embarrassed him when I screamed with excitement. Funny! We had the chance to invite Shannon and Ryan last week. All the kids had a blast, and I think the adults had some fun too.

Yesterday I.... Completed my yearly physical (with blood work) Had coffee and licorice for breakfast/lunch Saw the Dentist for teeth cleaning and was referred to Dr. Grace for my wisdom teeth Got my haircut Bought some shorts, and then promptly went in Target's bathroom and put them on Got a pedicure (with back massage included) Saw the house again on 25 th Went Bowling/Dinner with the kids...and came in 2 nd place Printed and signed the offer on our first home (75% nervous, 20% afraid, and 5% really excited...is that normal?) NOW I NEED SOMETIME TO HIDE AWAY. OH I BELIEVE IN YESTERDAY!

One of my fondest memories from childhood, was picking berries at grandma's house. I only picked them to eat though. The kids did a great job. The bucket was 3/4 of the way full! Charlie wasn't sharing any of her berries with anyone. She ate every last one of them. It was a good visit. I miss my grandparents and do regret that I don't spend more time over there! I don't really deal well with aging, so it is hard to see Grandma Gigi getting older! Her memory is definitely slipping too. Grandpa is crazy as ever, and keeps Grandma's spirit up! We spent two hours over there. I will try and go more often. I do honestly believe that this world is really just about family!