Best of Cabin Trip 2012

Camp Koons! 

It was the first time we all slept in the tent together.  The kids did surprisingly well...it's the adults that couldn't sleep.  But lucky the adults can spare some sleep and still function properly the next day. The kids on the other hand probably not, so I think it went well. 

Of course we brought our nice and comfy Aero bed for us and the kids had the hiking blow up mattresses.  The kids also got new sleeping bags. Which were a big hit...they slept them all week leading up to the cabin.

Spending time with this guy was my favorite part of the weekend. He just got finished with year one of his MBA program and I was so happy to have him all to myself!

The kids would love to have one of these babies...and so would Daddy.  Maybe one day...

Throwing rocks in the river is always on the top of list of things to do for the kids.  It never seems to get old. And G seem to pick up a new hobby while we there....rock collecting.  She now feels the need to steal some rocks when ever she sees them.

Much needed bath time after a long day of getting dirty.

My little boy my have to graduate to the shower next year he is getting a little to big for this tub.

Another successful weekend at the cabin. The kids loved it and can't wait to go back. I love sharing it with them.  I love watching them play with all their cousins and making so many memories.  I truly makes my heart happy and the whole weekend worth it.

Oh Mister Sun, Sun, Mister Golden Sun...

...please shine down on me...

Last week was a beautiful week in Seattle. And when it is even slightly warm...75 degrees... we take full advantage.  So we headed to the store for some water fun.

We picked up this great sprinkler. 

The kids played and I watched and took pictures.

It was oh so nice!

 

G wasn't too excited about getting wet.  

T is all about it.

Yay for summer!! Can't wait for all the fun we are going to have.

We are starting our summer off like usually with our annually cabin trip with the family this weekend.

The kids are very excited to sleep in a tent. 

So here's to summer, camping, water fun, playing outside, sun tan lines, sun sun and more sun (pretty please Seattle)!

Brother and Sister

I knew having these two 18 months apart would be difficult as babies. Lots of diapers, crying and messes.  But the one thing we knew that we could look forward to was playmates.

We wanted them to grow up together.

Play together.

Learn together.

Share memories together.

I hopes to make life a little easier and a lot more fun for everyone.

Watching these two play together just melts my heart.  I absolutely love it.

It makes all the difficult times well worth it.

They both have there own interests of course.

T, cars, trains and building things.

G, babies and animals.

But they both love to play with each other (most of the time).

They color, play cars, play pretend, play kitchen or what ever it may be.

I can't expect them to best friends always though.  They are both really good at picking on each other. 

And we have entered in to a new phase of parenting...sibling arguments and fighting.

Little G may look adorable and sweet...but she has a strong will and will come at you if you cross her...especially T.

We are working with her on controlling her emotions...but then again she is only 2.

Nothing makes me happier than watching these two play together.  

They are definitely two peas and a pod.  And love each other very much

When they are apart...they will tell me they miss the other.

(they aren't apart very often)

I love it!

I am so blessed to have both them.

 I am so glad we decided to have them close together.