Our Wonderful Little Family

So, it is about time for an update.

The most grand and glorious news is that Brady just started his job last week. I mean "real" job, in the "real" world. He is accountant in Lewiston at Presnell Gage. I am very excited for him. He worked so hard through school. I really wanted to take a picture of him on his first day.... but I didn't even ask.... I'll save the "First Day" pictures for our children's schooling.

In June we went to the west coast and visited our families. Brady's brother got married in Everett, spent some time with Brady's mom and step-dad in Arlington, we saw my brother on Whidbey Island, spent time with Brady's dad and grandma in Federal Way, stayed a couple of days with my Grandparents in Shelton, and cleaned out my parents basement in Vancouver. Needless to say, we spent two weeks and covered just about all our family members and traveled all of Washington.


As for the kids....
Parker will be 2 on August 13th. He is talking more and more which is really nice for mom and dad. He has been attending gymnastics and can almost do a sommersault! He enjoys the trampolines and jumping off of the big mats there. Parker has also been enjoying the park. We go almost every day. His favorite thing to do is swing.

Alayna will be 1 on September 12th. It is amazing how time has flown by. She is crawling and couch surfing. I think she wants to walk so she can keep up with her older brother. Parker is by far her favorite person. If Alayna is upset, we just get Parker to look at her and she starts laughing. She has such a personality and a joy to have around. Brady and I get a kick out of watching her.

As for me....
I am trying to become a better cook. Brady doesn't get home until six so I am trying to be a good person and have dinner almost ready. Before his job he probably did most of the cooking. He enjoys it, where I don't so much. In August I am in my best friend's wedding. I am excited to be able to be a part of it. My mother in-law is making my dress and it is going to be so pretty.

We are also looking to move to Lewiston or Clarkston... so if anyone knows of any places down there let us know. The kids need a warmer climate during the winter so they can play outside.

As for that.... here are some pictures....

Parker hamming it up... notice how he is almost two and still doesn't have all his teeth. Yes, teething is still a battle.


This is my brother Eric, girlfriend Ashley, Brady and the kids when we stopped and visited my brother on Whidbey Island. My brother is in the Navy and is stationed there. We got to tour the base! Parker loved eating at the McDonalds on base and watching the jets take off and land. That was the longest he has ever sat for a meal.
Beautiful Alayna eating lunch after church. We are hoping she will get hair some day
Parker and his easter bucket on his head.... he loves walking around with it on his head. He even shares and puts it on Alayna's head, except she can't see when he does that.
My kids and I. Alayna was almost asleep at that point.
Yes, we have a crib for her... but not an extra bedroom. They both freak out when the other one is in there with them. Thus, Alayna sleeps in the pack and play in the bathroom.