Rodeo Kick-Off

Although we're not participating in the Rodeo this year, we did enjoy the pre-rodeo activities with a few of our friends. There were several arts & crafts projects, face painting, a magic show and great snacks. We then watched the Rodeo contestants get geared up for the weekend of events.

Hope you all enjoy your extended weekend!

Waterpark Adventure

You can only imagine why 200+ people evacuated the wave pool... & guess who found it!!!

Last weekend we traveled to Grand Mound Washington to explore the new water park Great Wolf. Since Brady wasn't able to join us (work) I dropped Crue off for a play date/slumber party with his good friends Jackson & Ellee. Being his first solo slumber party, I was prepared to cut the trip short and head back late PM. Crue & Jackson slept side by side in their sleeping bags All NIGHT!! I was so anxious to get back for Sara's sake that I grabbed my Starbucks bright & early and was back to her house before Crue even woke up. Success!!

At the Lodge, we met up with Tate's cousins Ashley, Ellie, & Mallory and Aunt Kari & Uncle Ryan. We checked into our room, thru our suits on and were out the door. The water park was fabulous. There was only one slide that Tate couldn't ride because of his height, but everything else was age appropriate. We managed to stay up until the park closed at 10pm and headed in for late night snack. We will definitely return this winter with Brady & Crue!

Summer @ The Lake

We've had so much fun spending time with friends & family in Chelan this summer. Boating has become a favorite activity for the boys & they've even learned to love swimming in the lake! Tate has become first mate and takes his role very seriously-watch out when it's time to handle the lines:) Once we are back on land, Crue spends his time sorting and digging in the sand, while Tate becomes captain of his own boat (the paddle boat). We've spent many afternoons watching Tate dock, launch and master tying lines.

Watching from the sidelines

I've been called into the game by my dear friends in Puyallup. I admit that I've been enjoying my time on the sidelines for far too long now, and as a regular on your blogs, I have spent many late nights catching up with you and your little ones, reconnecting as if I lived next door.

Brew the coffee, or mix the margaritas girls...I've missed you & I'm movin' in!

Erickson & Smith Christmas

Music Men

Tate & Uncle Ryan

Austin & Aubrey

Damian & Jamie

Tate, Halle & Mallory decorating Gingerbread men

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve with Brady's side of the family. We've started a new tradition of themed dinners with everyone bringing a dish that coordinates with that theme. This year we dined Italian style...it was fabuloso! The kids played several fun games (thanks for the great prizes Meme), a pinata Aunt Marie made, & decorated gingerbread men.