My Girl

So I'm still getting my house back to normal, but felt I was letting my blog family down. Here are a couple pictures of Abby. I'll have to post some video soon, but she is beginning to crawl. Ethan is taking his big brother responsibilities seriously by encouraging her when she crawls and teaching her how to say, "mama, dada, and Ethan." One of the favorite parts of my day is when Ethan makes his little sister giggle. Before you know it, we're all laughing.

Brother and Sister Love

As many of you know, Becky and I had our Cousins' Closet Resale event this last weekend. We had about 100 moms consign with us this time. Let me also say publicly, that it would not have been possible without our sweet family and friends!!! There was a point where I wasn't sure we would be ready in time for our shoppers, but we made it with 5 minutes to spare. Becky and I are now facing piles of laundry that have been neglected. =) I even spent 1 1/2 hours at Winco with the kids so we could have food in our house again. I think Eric was in shock on Monday when I actually made soup from scratch with rolls and salad. He's been a very supportive hubby! Thanks babe! My blog has also been a little neglected. I have so many pictures to post. These are from our recent trip to visit Eric's grandma. Getting two kiddos to smile at the same time it quite a challenge. I was blessed to have caught this moment on our camera. Here are a few pictures leading up to it.

Ethan looking innocent

I got Abby to look at the camera. Wait, what's Ethan doing.

The picture I had wanted in my head is not turning out. Let's try again.Ooh! I got one to look at the camera and smile.

Yay! I love this picture. Makes me feel so blessed!

Smell My Feet

So I was busy tagging for our Cousins' Closet sale next week and took a break for lunch. Here is a conversation Ethan had with me while he was finishing his food.
Ethan: Smell my feet mama
Me: What?
Ethan: Smell my feet
Me: (laughing)
Ethan: Smell my feet
Me: (laughing)
Ethan: Do it mama

A few more rounds of this and finally I broke down and smelled his feet still laughing

Ethan: Good job mama (followed by lots of laughter from both of us)

What a funny kid. Thought this might bring a smile to your face today too.

The Cutest Boys

So, this is from August. Oops. One day we all went over to Nate's house for some backyard fun. As you can see, the boys had a blast. Lots of running and laughing. Happies boys equals happy mommies =).

A little "On your mark, get set, go!"

Don't they look like the Little Rascals?

Spying on the neighbors
Hey Nate, did you hear the one about the...
Little cuties

Sunriver Trip

Here are a few pictures of our trip to Sunriver with "Oma." We had a great time taking walks along the river, going to Bend, swimming, watching Ethan throw rocks in the river and even some relaxing. It was fun to have the Marr's there too. Henry and Ethan had a blast as you will see.

The whole upstairs was hardwood floors so Ethan got to ride his tricycle all over.

Watching some Veggie Tales
Fun at the Park



No one else was at the park. Not sure why =). Maybe it's because it had rained all night. Here are Henry and Ethan showing off their wet buns =).
Yay, I found a swimming picture Eric didn't post =)

A Special Surprise for Carson

Happy Birthday Carson!

Love your buddy,

Ethan

Fun at Washington Park

A month or two ago, we were on the zoo train with Ethan that goes all the way to Washington Park and back. Anyway, we saw this huge playground and have been wanting to check it out since then. Well we finally did. Ethan had a blast! There were so many bridges, paths, and stairs to climb on. Here are a few pictures from our day o fun. I'd also like to say that even though these first few pictures are fuzzy, etc. they are some of my favorites.

Playing some Hide and Seek
Running up the ramps to go down the tunnel slide AGAIN
I know Ethan is not smiling in this one, but I had to post. Eric's too good lookin' to pass it up. What a great dad and husband! Love you sweetie!