Simple Things

This week, as we celebrated Memorial Day, I am grateful for the sacrifices of the men and women who have gone before us to give us all we have.  Military men and women, my own ancestors and all those who have shaped the world.  We really do have so much to thank them for!

To celebrate Memorial day we participated in our local chapter of Wear Blue: Run to Remember.  You pledge any number of miles to honor those soldiers lost in the Global War on Terror.  We were honored to participate in this, and I hope we can make a tradition for our family each Memorial day.  You don't have to be near a chapter to participate.  All you have to do is pledge your miles and run them in honor of those men and women who serve our country.  We had a great time!

Andy,  Gary (Andy's dad) and I all ran 5 miles, while Stacie (Andy's mom) took the kids on a 3 miler.  The weather was gloomy but at least it didn't rain.  The community turn out was amazing!  I am so glad we were able to participate.

After the celebration we went home and had a celebration of our own, with a little game of horseshoes! ha.  This is definitely a game we have yet to perfect, but the guys were having a good time.  Even Noah got in on the fun!

We did eat some good food too, just incase you wondered.  After all, what is Memorial day without good food?

Pictures of The Week

Clare loves to put washcloths (and many other things) on her head (as you already know).  Anything from undies, socks, pants and blankets.  I have a feeling we will be seeing a lot of these pictures in the future, just a warning. 

Part of our FHE activity was playing the Wii.  It had been a very long time since we had played and Noah loved it. 

It happens even in the Tub.

 Noah helped mommy make some cookies to take to dinner at the Bishop's house.  It was obviously a very yummy experience! 

Spending a little time at the Bishop's house....What is she looking at down there??

Oh! It's Daddy, Noah and the Bishop hanging out in the hot tub. 

(Yes, it's as amazing as it looks!)

At least they were bows this time! 

Eating Goldfish

Nothing like wearing our comfy clothes after a long day! 

Hope you all had a fantastic week! 

Woodland Park Zoo

Yesterday we decided it would be the perfect day to meet our friends up in Seattle and head to the zoo.  The weather was perfect!  Not too hot, and certainly not cold!  Unfortunately the rain returns tomorrow, so I am glad we made the most of it!  

Things didn't got as smoothly as I'd hoped in getting out of the house on time...but we made it to the zoo and even had our camera (but forgot our stroller)!  Clare was a good sport though, and we lugged her around part of the time in carrier.  The above picture is of her enjoying a little goldfish cracker.  Her face kills me. 

Like I said, we met our friends there.  This is the second time we've met up to hang out...the first was at the Pacific Science Center and this time was just as fun as the last.  I am so grateful that we already have good friends that will be experiencing Boston with us! 

Noah is obviously very excited! 

Nana and Gramps came to join in on the fun! 

I failed to get many pictures of the actual animals.  Mostly because not many of them were even out.  You win some, you lose some!  

I did get a couple of pictures though...like this one of the hippo's back...

And this one of a bear sleeping. I couldn't believe the size of this bear!  I would take our backyard friend Booboo over this guy any day!  

I was going to attempt to get a group picture before we left but at least two of the kids were sleeping and I know Noah was pretty tired/grumpy.  Next time I'll remember to take that at the beginning!  All in all it was a wonderful trip and, as always, we had a great time with our friends.  Oh I love summer! 

Simple Things

This week I am grateful to have a reliable and gas efficient car!  Last week we were in a minor car accident and had to take our car in to get fixed.  We were driving down a main street when the other driver pulled out in front of us from a parallel parking spot.  Thankfully no one was hurt!  We did have to drive a rental car for almost a week and lets just say I won't miss paying for the gas!  I'll take our little Toyota Corolla any day...

Here's a pic of the damage...

It's amazing to think that the picture above is over $2000 worth of damage!  So I guess I am also grateful for good insurance! :)

Here's to an accident free week!

Pictures of The Week

I decided (just now, actually) that I am going to start doing an entry each week of just pictures.  I take a lot of pictures/videos during the week and realize it would take me forever to blog about each instance individually, so why not group them all together in one blog post!  With that, here are the pictures from this week....

 Noah got up too early one morning and came to cuddle with me on the couch (where I was reading).  It didn't take him long to fall back to sleep!  Cute little fella.  

Clare loosing her skirt, this happened several times.  Thank heavens for bloomers!

 Going through the shed to sort through stuff for the move, when I went to move this duffle bag a little mouse head popped out of the side!  I just about had a heart attack, no joke. 

Ahh, spaghetti! 

Clare puts anything and everything on her head these days, literally. 

We bought some candy bars from a neighbor girl to support their school track team, Noah got a hold of one and left the evidence. 

This, my friends, is what happens when mom is doing her hair and daddy is watching golf. Noah is putting a face scrubber on his belly and Clare is playing with tampons (by the toilet none the less)!  Good thing I Cloroxed my bathroom that morning! 

 Guacamole Salsa.  Delicious!  Find the Recipe here. 

 I love Biscoff. Whenever I would fly Delta they would hand these bad boys out.  Sometimes I would look for a Delta flight just for the Biscoff! Seriously.  Found these at the Commissary and had to get them! 

Clare loves Mommy's glasses...

And Noah loves them too....or to sleep in them anyway.

Lastly, Look what we caught on video yesterday...heaven help me!

Father and Son Campout 2012

This past weekend Andy and Noah went on their first Father and Son Campout with all the guys from church.  Noah was SO excited and talked about sleeping in a tent all week long. When the time finally came he was very ready to go.

For some reason Noah had the idea in his head that he was going to see Dinosaurs in the woods.  It's not unusual for Noah to talk about dinosaurs, but he was very convinced that he would see some.  Andy had to tell Noah that the Dinosaurs were sleeping, or hiding...and finally, when Noah wouldn't let up, Andy had to tell him that there weren't any dinosaurs.  I think Noah was pretty upset at the time, but when they got home he told me that he saw some...so apparently he didn't mind too much!

It didn't take Noah very long to find a friend to play with...

Meanwhile, at home...Clare and I were enjoying some girl time! 

Unfortunately Clare went to bed at about 7:30pm so our girl time didn't last long.  I did get some much needed me time though, and even watched The Vow - which I loved, of course. 

Back at the campground Andy and Noah were having a good time making smokes, swinging in the barrel swings and hanging out in the tent!  Andy got this beautiful picture by their campground...

Eating breakfast on Saturday morning :)

All in all I think it was a great success!  Noah seemed to have a great time and I know this will be a tradition he will look forward to for years to come!!