Christmas cheer

Here is the kids sharing their Christmas cheer. Hope everyone is enjoying the Season and remembering the Reason for the Season.

Laughing

Liam has always made Hazel smile or even laugh better than the rest of us.
This is cute. It was taken about a month ago.

Hazel and the Cat

Hazel has found the cats! And she loves them. So far they have been very patient with her. I think it's good they have no front claws.

San Juans

Dan and Liam have been Kayaking budding. Dan wants to kayak the whole coast line up to Alaska, so he is doing short trips to knock off the Washington part. So far he only needs to do the Port of Seattle and a little from Friday Harbor to the border. This trip is the San Juan's. They had a great trip. We had a race for the first leg. From Ancortes to James Island/ Ancortes to home. I drove as fast I could and it was a tie. They then went to Lopaz Island for the night. The next day they went to Friday Harbor and catch the ferry back to meet me in Ancortes agian.

Halloween

Well we survived Halloween. Every year the school has a parade thur all the classes. So the first pictures are of that. Hazel loved being in class with Liam. I on the other hand felt like it was too much work to have her. After 2 1/2 hours I had to leave fpr my sanity. That night the little kids and I helped out at the Monster Mash at the Elementary, Savannah got to go to her first Middle school dance (much to her mom's surprize, Dan said "Yes". Dan help our friends move out of our ward.
Saturday was more layed back after the morning run/ride to the bakery. (which I had to get out of bed to go pick uo all the wet traveler and bring them home.) Dan's sister Adrianna and family came up for the weekend and went trick or treating with us. I got to stay home and answer the door , wash dishes and make doughnuts. I did like the queit house however. Just in case you can tell that we are: Hazel-Strawberry/Liam- Indianna Jones/Autumn-Pretty Princess/ Savannah-Emma (jane austin)

First day back (finally)

We made it! Savannah was beaming all day. She just wanted to be with her friends again. The best part for her was Cross Country after school with Coach Clapp. He made a big deal about knowing her and how she did the STP this year. (She also liked seeing some elem. friends she hadn't seen in a while.)
Autumn was her witty self, and loved both of her teachers. Liam was ready for the long day. He will do good with his teacher Mrs. Gee this year. He also was happy to see so many friends from last year. (He also got this way cool homework folder- the highlight of his day)
Hazel and had a quiet morning and then off to Burger King for lunch- I couldn't think of anything better.
Dan did not want to talk about his day, so I guess it was a little overwhelming.

So day two is picture day for Savannah and she didn't want to mess her hair by riding the bike to school, but Dan made her do it anyway- just no helmet. She is going to butt heads with him a lot when she is a teenage.

hazel too cute for words

Hazel is now 4 1/2 months. She is so much fun. I know that she is the most peaceful thing about our lives right now. She smiles anytime anyone looks at her and we can't help but smile back. What would we do with out her. The kids and Dan have 8 more days of school.
Summer is here- heat wise. It's been a roaster. We put the swimming pool up already and I have been in twice so far. (maybe more than last year.)

Hazels rolls over

Today Hazel turned 4 months and with old age comes many milestones. Today she rolled over and I was ready with the camera, all because Liam had got an awesome hair cut that I thought I should hurray and show it off. (mainly to Grandma) So here it is.

Old McDonald had a farm!!

Well, I feel like my living in a farm. We now have 13 chickens. 9 of which are in my bathroom. It been great because I have been able to keep the cats out of my room. However I am done having my room smell like chickens. (I guess cats are better) Dan is spending way too much time on his coup. It should be done by now. But like anything his does he goes way over board. (kids play house on top)

A late Easter picture

I finally finished Hazels Easter dress so on Sunday and the kids dressed-up for me. I tried to take some pictures but had no real luck. Hazel didn't like the sun and wanted to eat. Liam wanted to sit where he wanted to sit. So I gave in and went to feed Hazel and gave the camera to Savannah. She took Autumn around the yard and took a ton of cute pictures. Liam wouldn't play her game. Autumn took some cute ones of Savannah, but Savannah deleted them before I could see them. I bet they were cute. So I guess I have to go to target now to get some pictures.

three months

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Then. Wow how time has flown by. Babies really change everyday. She now laughs (mainly at Dan, because his funny looking) she likes toys and she still likes her brother and sisters. There is so much LOVE at our home.

spring break week 2009

Our week went like this:
Monday- I painted Savannah's ceiling and Dan ripped out the tile in our main bathroom. Had Tony and Zach over for dinner and FHE.



Tuesday- I painted the walls blue and Dan continued to work on bathroom. We had 3 chicks hatch.



Wednesday- Went to breakfast with Clapps and painted stripes on the walls. Dan still worked on bathroom. One more chick hatched. 4 total



Thursday- We went rollerskating and then the kids went to the Johnsen's so Dan and I could go to dinner. Dan worked on tile.



Friday- We drove over to Yakima to the spaghetti feed before the race. Then to the Hotel in Ellensburg for some swimming and TV time.



Saturday- Dan got up early to run his 7th marathon. He ran in his new shoes. (just like barefoot running) and was able to shave off 1 minute his last years time. Then we took the long senceic way home.



Sunday- Just confernece and a nice long walk with friends and waffles for dinner.
It was great to send everyone off to school this morning.










































Chicks one week old- Pep, chewy, chickadee and Finn.

Boat Trip

Hazel's first kayak trip went well. We were going to make it an over night-er but the weather started to look too wet. So we set out after school and drove to La Conner and put in. The paddle over to Skagit Island took about 40 minutes. (The island is in front of us)This was also Savannah's first paddle on her own. She did great! (her arms got tried, but mine did to.) We had a picnic dinner and a walk around the island looking for the campground (which were at but didn't know) and then began our paddle back. Hazels return trip was not so good. She cried and cried. I tried to calm her but with no sucess. Dan got us to shore asap and Liam, Autumn, Hazel and I walked back to the car, while Savannah and Dan contunied in the boats. They beat us!! I think that Dan will be seriously looking to buy Savannah a kayak now that she a has shown her ability to do it on her own.
Well that was our first spring break adventure. Hopefully the week will be fillled with lots of fun.

Baby sling

Here is Autumn modeling my new baby sling. It is 5 yards of knit fabric. (could be a lot small amount for kids) It worked great on everyone. Even Dan liked the hands free as he tried to take her out to cut down the trees.

Best weekend Ever

Our weekend started with the kids missing school on Friday because Grandma, Grandpa, Kerry and Tracy flew in. (also because Autumn was a bit sick.) Saturday was Autumn's Baptism which was very nice even if her mother couldn't stop crying. We had a bunch of wonder friends and family over for dinner after. (which was eaten very well.)

Sunday morning we were off to church again for Hazel's Blessing. It was very nice as well. After sacrament
we had to take Autumn home because she was still feeling under the weather. We had a nice afternoon with our Utah relatives before they left for the airport. The than up to the other relatives for more good times.

smiles

Today I got big smiles on film. So now everyone can believe me. She really is a cute baby even if I do say so myself.

Great Weekend

This weekend was great! The picture are out of order so this is that we did backwards. Monday I took Hazel to Doctors and she weights 9lb 13 oz. Too big, too soon. Then Dan took the other kids out on the water. He is trying to hit every inch of water between Olympia and Canada. So he is taking small day trips around us, getting farther way. This time they went from Everett to Mukotio. (7 miles) It was cold but I think they had a good time. His goal is to paddle to Alaska when the kids get older.

Sunday was Autumns 8th Birthday! I think she had a good day.

Saturday we went to Canada for are anual swim trip. So now Hazel has been out of the Country and she didn't even get her picture taken. Savannah was able to bring a friend which I think went well.

Day in Seattle!

Friday at bedtime we were not going to Seattle, but while Dan was running Saturday morning he changed his mind. It was free Educators day at the Pacific Sciences Center. So we ran down there barely making it in time. Missed all the good free stuff, but still got to wander around the science center for free. The kids loved it. It's been a while since we have been there. Hazel slept most of the time. After the science center we went to the Jade Garden for Dim sum. (not to our liking, but Dan's) We then had to hurry home so Savannah could make it to her scoccor game which was a tie. It was a bit rushed, but a great day.