Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Elly's visit with the WA Worsley's

We got the privileged this summer to host our cousin Elly for 2 weeks. She lives in the big city - NYC, and we haven't seen her since she was 8 years old. She flew out and headed right up to the beach house for Chase's party, then she hung out with us for a few days before walking down the street to spend some time with the Kronemeyer's, and then finally packing up to spend a week in Chelan. We SO enjoyed our time with her and are thankful that we were able to get to know our cousin. The girls absolutely loved her, and it makes me happy that they have such a wonderful role-model. I hope that she will come out again next summer....and we can't wait to go visit her in NYC soon!

Elly's Time at the Beach House




The girls LOVED having a girl cousin that likes watching princess movies as much as they do!


mmmm, s'mores


Fort Casey, Whidbey Island






Deception Pass Bridge.. notice the death grip I have on my boy!




Woodland Park Zoo

Feeding the birds


Acting like Monkey's!



Tillicum Village




she LOVES seafood... and the clams were awesome to her! ha!


Come back soon Elly!

Chase's First Birthday

I decided a while ago that I wanted to go all out for Chase's first birthday and I had so much fun finding little things to make it a special day for him, but probably more for myself. My baby turned ONE!! How does this happen? All summer we have been having crazy weather, and the weekend of his birthday was no different. I was almost in tears when we woke up to POURING rain at the beach house on party day. It was absolutely beautiful the day before. Luckily, someone was hearing my pleads for no rain come party time and we lucked out. It was cloudy and cool, but no rain, and for that I am so thankful. It was a fun day and I think everyone had a good time...at least I hope so, because that was it folks! ;-)

Happy birthday baby boy. I couldn't have dreamed I would love having a little boy so much!



My month to month picture project




The favors for the kids


The Snack Table


The Cupcakes


My baby with his crabby birthday t-shirt



Cake - he did NOT like it.


Present time


The party goers









Me and my boy



Our pretty much perfect family

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Chelan 2010

It had been a year since we had gone to Chelan. We didn't make it last winter due to horribly bad rain and a new baby, so we were looking forward all summer to our long weekend there. Omi and Grandpa came here early and took both girls back to their house to play for a few days before we came out. They had a great time playing ALONE with their grandparents and of course getting spoiled!

This was one of Omi's great summer finds. I kept getting the giggles when Claire would put it on and say "Luke, I am your father" It has a little voice changer and it looks and sounds hilarious when the girls walk around with it on.


We usually go during our birthday's and it was the same this year. Regen and Claire helped Omi make a birthday cake.


Playing and snacking at the lake.




We headed to Blueberry hills farm for breakfast and berry picking like usual, but by the time we got there, stood in line, ate breakfast with 3 kids it was close to 100degrees outside, so we picked a few and bought the rest. :)


Colin took the girls down a few times to play in the pool. I took Chase in once, but he was NOT having it, so Chase and I went shopping while the girls played. It was a win-win.


We headed to the slide-waters again this year. We left Chase at the house with Omi and Grandpa so we could just play with the girls. It was a lot of fun and the girls were much more adventurous than years past. We even went down the big 'adult' slides and they loved them. Next year maybe we'll be able to do the tubes.




Playing peek-a-boo around a tree


Regen loved swimming in the lake and didn't mind the cold at all this year. She even swam by herself out to the rope and back a few times.


Chase got his hands and feet wet, but he loved riding in the water taxi.


Regen went to a winery with us while the other kids were napping. She got to have a sprite, which made her happy.


Regen took this picture of me and Colin and Benson Winery.


Celebrating my birthday and Colin's birthday!



It was HOT while we were there, so we enjoyed many popsicles and play time on the deck in the shade.






We took a little walk at the river to hopefully see some salmon, but we were too late, and all we saw were yellow jackets that stung Colin which freaked out Regen...so, needless to say, we were not there too long.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Big Night Out!

Every year we plan a big night out with the Doehne's while we both have parents here to babysit. This year we added a couple of stops on our agenda. Last year I was ginormous and sitting in a theater was all I could do. This year we headed to Seattle and did the Theo's Chocolate tour, which I highly recommend. After that, we needed a beer at Brauwers Bar in Fremont, Then we went to Coppergate bar in Ballard for some aquavit. Then we were off to Bizzaro Italian Restaurant for some FABulous Italian dining. Next stop, Ruth Chris for dessert. It was a wonderful evening with wonderful friends. Looking forward to next summer!

Theo's Chocolate Tour - love the hair nets!


Brouwers Bar in Fremont, WA


Coppergate


Waiting for our table at Bizzaro