Jarrett's 6th birthday

My Jarrett is a great kid. He is a tender hearted sweet boy that knows how to make his mom and dad give in. He is a true friend, he makes friends with any kid anywhere he goes. He tells me I'm beautiful everyday. He's a deep thinker. He's a philosopher about life. He's spontaneous and energetic. And he's mine and I love him!

San Juan Island Camping Part 1

This post is long overdue....summer happens. Now that summer is halfway way over and things have calmed down here it is! We left for San Juan Island on June 13th along with my parents who had come up to go camping with us. Our trip started with a ferry ride from Anacortes to Friday Harbor. We stayed at Lakedale resort which is about 10 miles outside of Friday Harbor.

Friday Harbor is a cute Island town with lots of little shops and restaurants. It even has a bowling alley and movie theatre. I love camping on the Islands you feel like your far from home but really your only 2 hours away. Plus I love the smell of the salt water, reminds me of summers going down the shore. (translation- New Jersey beaches) We got to tie dye some shirts the second day we were there. It brought back memories of girl scout camp.

to be continued.......

Chase is 10 months old!

Chase is 10 months and a ball of energy! He does not sit still for very long. If you don't hold on tight he tries to dive out of your hands, over furniture or down the stairs! He cruises around furniture even taking his hands off to almost make a step. He can clap his hands wave hi and bye and climb the stairs! He is eating table food and can drink out of a cup. He only has one tooth popping through so far. He is a great sleeper, He sleeps all night long with 2-3 naps a day.
I couldn't ask for a better baby!
He last went to the Dr. at 9 months and his stats were: 18lb 15.5 oz. and 28 in. long. Even though he is our 5th baby I still cannot believe how quickly they grow up.

Happy Father's Day!

I wanted to take a second and wish my dad and my baby daddy x5 (husband) a Happy Father's Day! I've been blessed to have a a very patient understanding dad that loves me so much. My dad set such a wonderful example of a hard worker to me. He worked up to 3 jobs at a time with no complaint to support his family. I love the way he can strike up a conversation with complete strangers and talk about anything. He has great memory, I love to hear his stories. I was lucky to have spent the last 10 days with my dad and mom camping (camping post to follow soon) It is always great to have them visit especially when my dad can come, we get to see him only a couple times a year. My kids love their Opa so much. They love to joke around with him and have him tease them. We are so blessed to have him! We love you Opa!

My sweet patient husband fulfills his calling as a father perfectly. He uses just the right amount of love, discipline, and fun. I love the example he sets in his church calling, professional career, and hobbies. My children our so blessed to have such a wonderful daddy.

It's my Burtday!

On May 23rd we celebrated our sweet Ella's 3rd birthday. She had been waiting patiently for the day to arrive. Whenever I made cupcakes months before she would announce it 's my burtday! So we actually celebrated her birthday several times before her actual one! I know I say this all the time, but I really cannot believe how old she is!

Things I love about Ella:

1. She tells me I'm beeootiful (she learned that from Jarrett)

2. She loves her Daddy so much! She runs to the door and gives him a big hug when he gets home.

3. She can't live without her chocamilk!

We love our little comedian she always has a big smile and has a contagious laugh!

14 years with this man...

Today is our 14th wedding anniversary!!!! Patrick is just as handsome and energetic as the day I met him. Well maybe not as energetic... He was wearing a suit that day also;) I'm so lucky to have such a hardworking talented husband. He is also very forgiving (the picture). He is always a loving father and husband. I love him so much!

Spring!

Chase is officially crawling and getting into stuff the dog food and recycling are no longer safe!

This is Aileena and her good friend Kiera at their 1st grade concert.

I love to get out int he yard to do some work. On this day we put out some new beauty bark. Ella told me she likes my barf (bark) it looks nice. I didn't get a front shot of the house, I plan on getting a before and after when we paint the house this summer along with all the other projects I have planned!

Here is picture from Easter with everybody checking out their loot.

Here is one of my cherry trees with a birdhouse full of a new little bird family.

I love all four seasons and I always look forward to the next. I love living in a place where I can experience all four. On April 23 or around about there it was our one year anniversary in our new house. We feel so blessed that we were able to sell our house and buy this much bigger one just in the nick of time before the market went south.