I just had to get a picture of this. Lauren called me in the other day to join her for a lunch that she had prepared... Notice the finger sandwiches on the platter with the decorative sticks. Looks like she is going to be a serious entertainer when she grows up!
This was taken on Lauren's first day of school this year. She is in PreK at the same preschool she went to last year and we really love it. She actually started before Josh because our school district was on strike until yesterday! I will have pics of Josh's first day on my next download..
While Lauren was in school and Josh wasn't, we tried hard to fill our days without making Lauren too upset that she was missing out on some serious fun! One of the days we went to a local farm with a friend of mine who has a daughter who is one month older than Livi. That was fun- but Lauren made us promise that we will take HER this week.
We had so much fun with the Hawker clan in town this summer. We went to Victoria, Hurricane Ridge, a Mariners game and, of course, watched the Blue Angels perform over Lake Washington. This was my favorite picture from that day, Lauren and her buddy, Grandpa.
Sweet Heidi got these glasses for Lauren and I just had to get a picture of the two look-alikes. What stylin Babes!
This section is my tribute to my dear Husband. One of the first things (literally) that he did when we moved into this house was scout out a place for his beloved hammock. He found a home for it between two of the posts holding up our deck. This scene plays out a few times a week- I love it!
Lauren is our resident flower lover. She is always trying to find ones that are okay to pick so that she can give them to me or Paul. When Paul was out for a hike a few weeks ago, IN COLORADO, he found this flower. We think it is a columbine, it is so beautiful. Anyway, he decided he just HAD to share it with Lauren, so he put it in a water bottle that he had, put some water in it and carefully carried it all the way down the mountain. He then smuggled it through airport security (thank goodness they didn't pat him down!), took care of it on the flight and brought it home. Wow- he REALLY wanted to show her that flower! She absolutely loved it. Seriously, how many men would take such great care and trouble to get a flower to their daughter?
This race car was made out of milk bottles and ketchup packets while Paul was watching the kids play at a McDonald's or Burger King playland. You can't tell from this picture, but he made two holes in the front lid and put a piece of foil behind it to look like headlights. Paul just has the need to create and he sees so much in the most seemingly ordinary things. The enthusiasm and smiles he brings into our home are my constant joy- I Love You Sweetie!
