Last Day of School

Tuesday was Kelsey's last day of preschool for the year. I can't believe how quickly the year has gone by! Its been so fun watching Kelsey make new friends and get so excited to see them and do the songs/activities each day. We can't wait until next year!


Checking out the trains one last time


Fun with playdough


Last trip in the parachute


With my first school diploma and my fun new bucket and shovel in my favorite colors!

Daddy's Got A Brand New Deck

This weekend Daddy and some friends helped rebuild our deck. Our old deck was starting to rot and we always wanted some new stairs off the kitchen. Daddy and his friends sure did a great job!


Before total demo (we of course forgot to take a pic w/the railings still intact)


Enjoying being able to sit on the railings :)


Down to the frame - as you can see the boards were pretty rotted away


Installing our new railing and stairs


Our original stairs side


View from the backyard


Our new stairs! Kona really seems to enjoy them as she always uses these to get to the yard now

Happy Mothers Day!

Today was Mother's Day and I was spoiled rotten! Kelsey and Chuck bought me some Fran's Chocolates (my fave!), flowers and a balloon (of course Kelsey thinks its her balloon). Nana and Papa were in town for the weekend so we also got to share the morning with them. Kelsey definitely had a great time helping us open up our presents! After Nana and Papa left we went to Mukilteo Lighthouse Park to enjoy the sunny weather. Then this afternoon we headed into Bothell for a nice walk. What a wonderful day!


Bringing Mommy her present


Kelsey was just as excited about opening the present (chocolates) as Mommy was :)


Helping Nana open her present

Beachy Keen Weekend

I had a great weekend exploring beaches! Friday my preschool went to Brackett's Landing in Edmonds for a field trip. Then on Saturday we went to Mukilteo Lighthouse Park with Nana and Papa. I had such a great time I decided to bring Mommy and Daddy back on Sunday.


Exploring the tide pools


With my buddy Tehya


Enjoying a snack with Nana and Papa


Having a great time at the park


Checking out a sea snail with Daddy


Playing on the beach with Mommy and Kona

WWU

Today we took a day trip up to Bellingham to visit some friends. While up there we stopped off at Mommy and Daddy's college - Western Washington University. I had a GREAT time running around checking out all of the cool outdoor art and fun brickwork. I can't wait to go back!


The funny trolls on the rocks


While it may look like Daddy is helping me climb up - he's actually helping to me keep from climbing up and over!


Riding in style!


Checking out The Shins rehearsing for a concert that evening. They were really good and I wanted to get in to see more!

Fun In The Sun

This weekend the weather was pretty nice so we decided to take a day trip up to LaConner to visit the tulip fields. Afterwards we stopped in Mount Vernon and went to a fun street fair. It was great to get out and enjoy the sun and sights!


Arriving at Tulip Town


Even though only about a quarter to half of the field was in bloom, it was still beautiful!


Loving the kite show!




All tuckered out!


A couple weekends ago we had a nice day so we decided to head to the Forest Park playground and then down to the waterfront to let Kona run around.


Wheeee! Spinning is great fun!


Splashing around

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter everyone! I had a great time going through my Easter basket but wasn't into finding the eggs this year. I did some practice runs before Easter and decided it wasn't as much fun as the goodies in my basket :) We also had a nice dinner over at Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Stacey's house along with Nana and Papa and the rest of the family. We also got to celebrate my birthday AGAIN! What a fun day!


Coloring Easter eggs


Ta da!


Enjoying some Easter treats!


Digging through my goodies with Mommy


Showing Daddy how to hang my window stickers


All dressed up for Easter dinner


My fun garden tools I got for my birthday!


All the lovely ladies!

Third Trimester!

I have officially hit the third trimester (28 weeks) and am feeling pretty good overall. I definitely feel huge - especially when I look at pictures of myself from this pregnancy vs with Kelsey. Kelsey has suddenly decided she has a baby in her tummy which is pretty cute. She likes to talk about it a lot now. For her birthday she received a Big Sister book which has become one of her favorites. Hopefully she'll enjoy being a big sister as much as she enjoys reading about it!


Currently at 28 weeks


With Kelsey at 29 weeks

Trip to Oregon

This past week Mommy and I headed down to Oregon to visit Nana and Papa to celebrate all of our birthdays. It was GREAT fun! I had a blast and completely wore myself out!


SUPER excited about my new tent!


Playing in my tent with Papa


Serving tea from my new Curious George tea set


Playing dress up


Driving the ship at the Salem Children's Museum


Nana with me in a very big girl chair!