July 31, 2010

The family’s are starting to arrive for the big Pauly family reunion.  A few of the Perry’s showed up today, including Gina, Todd & Oliver from Alaska.  We’re loving “little” Oliver, what a cute little guy.

July 30, 2010

We finally made it to the beach.  It’s never a good idea to leave Everett at 3 on a Friday.  Emerson was so happy to be out of the car and even more excited to play with baby Alex.

July 29, 2010

Emerson had a hard time finding a pair of pants today so she dumped out her drawer.  She’s actually yelling “I can’t find my pants!” I especially love the hand on her hip.  :)

July 28, 2010

We had the Henry’s over for dinner tonight, yummy shish kabobs.  After dinner I helped Becky set up her Project 365 blog and as they were getting ready to leave, I realized I hadn’t taken a picture yet.  I don’t think you are supposed to take pictures of photographers while they sleep but it was too good to pass up.  Thankfully, Becky grabbed my camera and took it for me.  :)  Apparently, blog set up is just too exciting for him.

July 27, 2010

Classic Emmie…making a mustache with her gum.

July 26, 2010

An early morning drive home.  I am so happy that Tom told me to look behind us.  What a beautiful start to the morning!

July 25, 2010

Today we went to the River/Lake down from Caryl’s place to try and escape the heat.

July 24, 2010

Air Fest!!!

July 23, 2010

We’re making our way to Spokane today for the big Air Show.  The last time we made our way through Vantage there was only one wind mill.  Now the entire ridge is covered with them.  We can’t get over how close they are to the highway.

July 22, 2010

Possibly one of my favorite pictures, even though it’s blurry.  Hannah got to play with her friend Mimi this afternoon and the girl couldn’t have been more excited.  You would have thought that it had been a year since they’ve seen each other.  While the girls played Mimi’s mom Kira and I enjoyed a nice chat over coffee.  I’ve missed my school moms.  :)

July 21, 2010

My beautiful Hydrangea really took off this year.  I am LOVING it!!

July 20, 2010

Tuesday nights the girls get to spend the night with Papa and Nonnie.  With us having one car, I drop Tom off at work on my way to Redmond at 5:30.  It’s just easier for everyone involved if they spend the night rather than getting up early with us.  The girls love spending time with Papa and Nonnie, possibly because they get popsicles and they get pop….”just a little pop, mom” is what Emerson always tells me.  This is Emerson’s “spot”.  She sits in the kitchen and watches Shrek.  Notice the popsicle…this picture was taken at 9pm.  :)

July 19, 2010

Tom has always wanted to plant his own pumpkins.  I think he secretly wishes he was a farmer but that’s another story.  He planted these back in May and for a while there they didn’t look like they were going to make it.  I think all the rain we’ve had this “summer” certainly helped.  I told Beck and Rob that they can come to Tom’s Pumpkin Patch this October for pumpkins rather than spending a fortune at the pumpkin farm.  He is so excited about these bad boys.

July 18, 2010

We went to the AquaSox game with the Henrys tonight.  Twice in one week…that’s just crazy.  Emerson enjoyed her cotton candy…down to the very last drop.  We should have a fun night with her and all that sugar.  Once again, I was paying such close attention that I don’t even remember the score…or who we were even playing.

July 17, 2010

Today we celebrated Katie and Landon who got married in Hawaii on June 21.  It was so nice to be able to celebrate them since we weren’t there for the actual wedding.  Katie was absolutely beautiful in her dress.  We are SO happy for them and wish them many many years of happiness. 

July 16, 2010

I’m sure she’ll love this picture when she’s older but I couldn’t help but post it.  It kind of sums up the day we all had.  She was one tired princess today.  I love the arm above her head. 

July 15, 2010

We went out to dinner tonight.  Emerson’s fries were too hot so she put them in her ketchup to cool them down.    Duh!

July 14, 2010

Hannah has been going to VBS at a church down the street.  She is absolutely loving it.  I am loving the fact that she comes home and wants to go directly to the Bible to find the verse they learned that day.

July 13, 2010

I thought Emerson was sleeping upstairs.  I was wrong. 

July 12, 2010

Two of my “heart” shaped rocks that we found at Damon Point.  Tom found the red one and gave it to me.  Awww….so sweet!

July 11, 2010

Emerson likes to think she is a big girl.  She wanted to push the cart while at the grocery store today.  I laugh because she’ll walk around on her tip toes trying to see over the top bar, when she could just peek out through the middle.  :)  There is no telling a 2 1/2 year old what to do.

July 10, 2010

We went to a BBQ at Jen’s mom’s house today.  It was fun to get together with her family.  Hannah had lots of fun with Grace and Rachelle as always and Emerson was up to her usual antics…picking flowers and being cute.  :)

July 9, 2010

The Pohl’s came into town today and one of the activities planned was an AquaSox game.  They just happened to be playing the Spokane Indians, so it was a must see baseball game.  Our AquaSox ended up beating Spokane, but the real excitement was Hannah getting a ball from the pitcher.  She was super excited and yet not really sure what it all meant.  I wonder if she thought she’d have to go down and play with them. :)

July 8, 2010

We spent the afternoon at my parents house trying to avoid our hot house and lack of shade back yard.  When we left at noon it was 85 degrees inside.  With Caryl, Ashlie and Parker visiting, we didn’t need extra bodies heating up our house and fighting over the small patch of shade just didn’t sound like fun.  We set up camp on my parents new deck and sat and played cards while the little ones played in the sprinkler.  I’m not sure who noticed our little friend sitting on the flag, but I’m glad they pointed him out.  It was the cutest little bird perched on the super small lawn flag.   Just checking us out, keeping us honest in our game playing.

July 6, 2010

Hot day = swimming pool for the girls.

July 5, 2010

When we headed down to the beach today there was a gentleman picking up garbage left behind from the 4th.  I couldn’t believe how much trash was just left behind.  He had already collected 2 bags and was on his way to finishing off a 3rd.  Sadly, he had only covered a small section of the beach.  We spent about 30 minutes helping him out.  Hannah said she felt good about helping out which made me smile.

July 4, 2010

Happy 4th of July!  What better way to celebrate than with a blueberry pie.  Too bad it wasn’t very good. 

July 3, 2010

Hannah, you never cease to amaze me with your bike riding fashions.  I love the knee high socks with the cherry covered summer dress and pink Converse.  You know how to rock an outfit!  I love you.

July 2, 2010

Today was a play outside day.  Ms. Tiffany next door, brought out the sidewalk paint.  Someone forgot to tell Emerson that she was to paint the sidewalk, not herself.

July 1, 2010

Dear Pineapple,

We love you.

Sincerely,

The Walker Girls