Clare Sophia Stockhoff

Today we blessed our beautiful baby Clare.  I am so grateful for the priesthood and that Andy is willing and worthy to bless our family by honoring his priesthood.  He gave Clare a beautiful blessing and we were so happy to have so many of our family members there.

Clare wore my blessing dress, which made it even more special.  She has already grown so much and I look forward to seeing her little personality blossom.  She is such a special little spirit and we are so glad she is a part of our family.

Pike Place and Boo boo the Bear.

This has been a very special Memorial day weekend.  My parents and sister Whitney, plus my brother Nate and his family traveled from Idaho to visit for the weekend.  Andy's parents have also been here, which is always a treat.  The cause for celebration?  Well Memorial day weekend...but really it's to celebrate the blessing of this sweet thing....

But more on that later.   We decided to take the family (and ourselves) on a little tour of one of Seattle's most popular tourist spots.  Pike Place Market.  We had such a great time there...and saw some pretty cool things.  I really enjoy Seattle and look forward to going back to explore.

Don't  you love the close-ups?  haha.  Andy is drinking a VERY tasty organic smoothie.  I would go back just to get another one.  They were sure tasty!  Another highlight?  Listening to The Millionaire's Club play on the corner of Starbucks.  We even bought ourself a $10 CD just for the fun of it.  Seattle + the Stockhoffs/Jorgensens = pretty darn awesome. 

In other news...upon our return from Seattle we found this guy snooping in our trash....

Yes, that is correct.  A black bear (the infamous Ft Lewis Black Bear).  As you can imagine I didn't find it as awesome as everyone else.  I still have a pit in my stomach...and fully intend on keeping my children (and myself) in the house!!  I also intend on buying myself some bear spray.  Can't be too cautious is what I say.  What do you think?   Ugh.