Happy Birthday Finn!

The kids, Honey and I made an impromptu trip to Aunt Shannon's house last weekend to hang with the kids & Aunt Shannon and play, play, play. The kids had a blast running around their house and playing with Hudson, Finn and Ava while Grace was away for a day and a half at a volleyball tourney but we got some good time in with her when she got back. Maverick and Elliott mastered the stairs immediately which was really helpful since they have a three story house and the twins loved the freedom to play in the basement or upstairs with Hudson at their leisure. Finn and Hudson attempted to teach Baron to play Xbox or Wii but he ultimately found love in a large lightning McQueen toy which he carried around the entire time we were there. Aunt Shannon sent said toy home with him....she doesn't love him at all, does she?! Baron and Hudson spent hours running around the house together, up and down stairs to build train tracks, checking out Russell (beta fish) and during down time, relaxing together. There wasn't much time during our visit that those two weren't together and that made me happy, happy, happy!

Game time!

 

Just relaxing

Love this guy!

Girl Time with Ava



 

The highlight of my trip was getting to celebrate Finn's 9th birthday with him. They moved north when Finn was almost 2 and I think this might be only the 2nd or 3rd time I have been with him on his actual birthday. We were able to have dinner, sing Happy Birthday, eat cake and watch him open presents on his special day. We love you Griffin and think you are a complete Rock Star!

 

 

 

 

 

Blood Buddies!

Aunt Shannon and the fab four always come for a 2-week visit the end of August. This year we got the boys a week early so we have had cousin time for 3 weeks straight. The great thing about cousins is they are instant and best buddies. I love them a ridiculous amount (they do no wrong in my eyes) and Shannon feels the same about my kids which makes it so easy to be together. We had boys swim lessons, an ice cream date night, family dinners, fun at Honey's house by the lake and the usual insane amount of laughing between Shannon & I that you really can only experience with a best friend. They headed home today and Baron is already telling me he needs to go to with them.

 

Imagine Children's Museum

While in WA, Shannon and I took the big boys (Hudson & Baron) to the Children's Museum in Everett. This was Baron's first time at a museum of this sort and he had a fantastic time. There were so many activities and things to see that we were constantly on the move for the 3 hours we were there. I would say the favorites were the rooftop play area, water room and ball area. Looking forward to going again......especially with such great company!

 

 

 

 

The Twins are TWO!

Happy Birthday to my completely fantastic, hilarious and energetic two year olds!

 

 

 

We spent 5 days at my wonderful sister-in-laws home in WA last week (the guys were shrimping - more on this later) and the twins birthday happened to fall on the Saturday we were there. This is the first birthday of one of my kids that we have gotten to spend with her & my nieces/nephews and they went all out. Balloons and Happy Birthday banner filled the hallway when we woke up and she had the table decorated super cute. The cousins got the twins more balloons when they were in town and Grace made cake pops! There was a lot of playing inside and out, bubble blowing and just all around fun. We were very happy to get to spend this special day with Aunt Shannon, Gram "Honey" and Grace/Ava/Finn/Hudson!