Favorite new game

When Clifton and I play, I usually end up chasing him. When I say "I'm going to get you!" he stops, turns around laughing and puts his arms up. He loves to be caught... so sweet!

Day in Olympia

Featured artist: Stacy Hicks (My little sister) 

Sable was mesmorised by the live music and Clifton wouldn't stop applauding, even during the songs. It was pretty cute and a wonderful show of support.

Caine playing his cello

Digging

I guess he's looking for somthing in the BACK of the closet.

Seattle Childrens Museum

Today was our friend, Holiday's, birthday party! I brought Grandma Jackie alond for the fun. Sable was even pulled out of a crowd watching dancers to be on "stage" dancing too, She loved it!

They are too excited to hold still.

Keri and Cliff, Jenny and John.

Weight loss

The best thing about losing weight: I feel like I can do anything.

The worst thing about losing weight: My wedding ring is loose.

The weirdest thing about losing weight: My shoe size changed.

Moments

Sable woke up early one morning and was sitting on the floor staring out of the french door windows. It was raining hard and the wind was whipping the trees around. Joel sat down next to her, listening to the rain and asked what she was looking at. She pointed and said "Trees."


The kids and I went to the mall the other day and we walked past the place that sells pretzel's. Sable gets excited and asks for her favorite drink; Strawberry lemonade. We buy one, then go to the car and head home. Sable was sitting in her carseat, happily sipping away on her treat and Cliff quietly watched her. With a little bit left in the cup she hands it (without the lid) to Cliff. He drinks, he spills, he's happy.


This morning the kids woke up at the same time. I change them, hand out bottles, and flip on cartoons so I can get dressed. When I return to the living room, they are both "couch dancing" to the cartoon music, still drinking their bottles.

Walkin shoes

Cliff got some shoes for walking around. They're soft with lots of grip and we can adjust how tight fitting they are. Great for forming his puggy little feet into aerodinamic pistons of speed, while keeping his toes adorably kissable!

(Love the airplane socks from Aunt Roni and Uncle Dean!)

Clifton's first steps!

It's official! Cliff took a few steps today while playing with mom and dad. Soon he'll be in high gear and into so much more stuff!

WOO HOO Clifton!
1 year, 2 weeks and 0 days old

My kids are so grown up!

Sables Play date Party

We had a Play date Birthday Party for Sable at a local coffee house. They had a playroom with seating, a slide and glass french doors that kept all the noise from scaring off other customers. There were ten kids in an age range between 1 month and 12 years old. The parents chatted, sipped coffee and watched the kids run around and Sables grandparents talked, smiled and watched the kids run around. It was a little chaotic and a lot of fun.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SABLE!

Happy 4th Birthday to the worlds sweetest kid! Every moment with you makes our lives brighter. We love you and we're so proud of you! 

Party prep

Two birthday parties done (Joel and Cliff's) and now for Sable's. This is going to be a lot of work every year!

Pink, ruffled mini cake

Flower inspired cupcakes with just enough frosting.

Family Birthday Party for Clifton

Cookie Monster themed!

"Grammy and Sable examining their favorite unicorn."

 - P.S. This is blog post #900! - 

Doctor Checkup

Weight: 23 pounds, 9 ounces - 80%
Height: 31.25" - 95%
Head: 47.5 cm - 80%

He got three shots to the thighs today and recovered quickly. He'll be starting some vitamins soon and walking will probably start next month... we've been warned.

Sable was perfectly behaved at the Doctors office, reading to herself quietly with a towel. It's a huge improvement over our last visit; Screaming fit! WOW!

Cliff is perfect. Next appointment in 3 months.

Clifton at 1 year old

Kids are fun!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLIFTON!

Happy Birthday to our curly, dimpled lunatic! You make our days more adventurous! that 1st year went by to fast. We love you!