Quiet Time

Kelsey has decided to give up napping lately and so we've started quiet time where she is to play quietly up in her room. Every day she tells me she doesn't need a nap and that she's not tired. So I tell her she has to still do quiet time and she can just play or read. Typically she plays for about 30 minutes and then she sits at the top of the stairs calling to come down. After about 20 minutes she usually passes out for a good hour long nap.



On days when she refuses to do quiet time or any sort of a nap this is what our days look like....



Ahhhh....toddlerhood...its rough! :)

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

Today Josie and I went to the Mariner's game with our good friend Stacy. We had great seats and fantastic weather! Josie slept through the first 5 innings but got to enjoy the last few :) She must have brought good luck because after she woke up we took a huge lead and ended up winning 10-3 over the Yankees. Go M's!


Griffey


Ichiro


Josie taking in the 8th inning

Josie Turns 1....Month

Josie turned one month recently...where did the time go? She had her check up last week and she is already up to 9lbs 13oz and is 21.75 inches. Josie is starting to smile more often now and she especially loves to smile for Kelsey. She does love her big sister!


Meeting Great Grandpa Stacey


Meeting Great Grandma Stacey


I like to call this her turkey impression :)




All smiles!

Heat Wave

With record temps in the Seattle area we decided to head down to Nana and Papa's for a little air conditioned relief. We had lots of fun doing everything we could to stay cool!


Before we went to Nana and Papa's, this is how we spent most of our time at home - parked in front of fans.


Enjoying the first of many icy treats at Nana and Papa's


Being goofy with Nana's glasses


In Corvallis we checked out the spray park with Nana




We headed west to Newport where it was a chilly 62 degrees. As you can see we were prepared for temps in the 100s...not in the 60s.


A little wind and 60 degree weather never stopped anyone from digging in the sand!


Warming up a bit with Nana




The sea lions in Newport were quite a hit!






Cooling off in the sprinkler




Thoroughly enjoying the pool!

Sisterly Love

Kelsey LOVES her new little sister! She always wants to hold her and give her hugs and kisses. She loves Josie so much we actually have to ask her to stop loving on her. Granted, we're thrilled she's so taken with her but poor Josie gets a little overloved sometimes :) Hopefully the love continues as they get older!

Carnival!

For Kla Ha Ya Days in Snohomish they had a small little carnival. We all went down on the final evening and Kelsey rode the rides all by her big girl self!


Starting easy on the carousel


Off we go!


She looks a little hesitant on the ride but she was all smiles when she got off...though she did get a little dizzy. When she got off the ride she ran out the gate and then promtply fell down :)


We thought Kelsey would enjoy the cars more since she loves to "drive" but I think the ride was a little too overwhelming for her to remember to steer.




Perfect ending to a fun day - caramel apple!

Mill Creek Festival

We visited the Mill Creek Festival this past weekend and had a great time! We enjoyed some ice cream and free chocolate milk which was VERY exciting in Kelsey's eyes!


Yummy! Chocolate!


Note - never leave a toddler alone with chocolate milk in her stroller...it may spill ;)


Josie fully exhausted from the day


Shady break

Tim Noah - Year 2!

For the second year in a row we went to the Silver Lake Children's Concert Series to see Tim Noah perform. We had a blast as always!


Having a grand time with Kyra


Yes we did watch some of the concert...but the playground was very distracting! :)


What's funny about this video is its the same song I have a video of her dancing to last year...guess its a good one!

Kesley finally figured out how to pedal on her trike this week. Such a big girl!

First Week Home

I can't believe its been a week since Josie was born. Time is already flying by! We've been busy with family visiting and its been great to have the extra help around! We celebrated the fourth with a visit from Grandma, Grandpa and GiGi (Great Grandma Arnold). The next day we ventured out on our own to the Everett Farmer's Market which went quite well! Kelsey had a great time sampling everything and Josie slept the entire time. Everyone was impressed we were out with a three day old :) The following day Nana and Papa arrived for a few days and kept us all entertained and well fed!


Snuggles


Happy Independence Day!


With Grandma


With Grandpa


With Nana and Papa


Our little ballerina in her new tutu from Nana and Papa


Mommy and her girls


First bath - no crying!