September 10, 2010

Emmie and I are enjoying our time together while Hannah is at school.  She is such a fun little girl whose smile and giggle melt my heart!

September 9, 2010

The neighborhood munchkins, enjoying a sunny afternoon.

September 8, 2010

First day of first grade.  Hannah LOVES her new teacher, Mrs. Ogden and so do we.  I am pretty sure that Emerson would have loved to stay and join the class.  :)  We’re looking forward to see how much she grows this school year.

September 7, 2010

Today was all about baby Mara.  I love when I get to help her mama out by watching her.  She is such a sweet little baby and such a joy to watch.

September 6, 21010

Cameron and Laryssa got married today.  I didn’t get any good pictures during the wedding ceremony because of the total downpour outside.  When looking back at the pictures I did get, this was by far my favorite from this crazy day.

Grammy Jo, Uncle John and little Ethan.  Love it!

September 5, 2010

Caitlin took the girls to the park to play so that I could work a little bit.  We love Caitlin.

September 4, 2010

With school starting this week, I am craving a little organization in our house.  I saw these cute head band/hair accessory holders and Hannah and I just had to make them.  1 can of Quaker oats (minus the oats), 2 pieces of 12x12 scrapbook paper and a little Mod Podge.  Super Easy!

September 3, 2010

Tonight we spent the evening with Susie drinking and eating.  “Celebrating” Cameron’s upcoming wedding.

On the couch L to R: Katie, Angela, Susie, Mom, Beck, Me

On the floor L to R:  Jeri, Debbie, Heather & Auntie Joanne – Katie and her friend Mandy left before the picture was taken so just imagine them there on the left side.  ;)

September 2, 2010

We took the girls to the fair this afternoon.  We had lots of fun looking at all of the animals and exhibits.  We met up with the Henry family after a while and spent the rest of the evening with them.  After telling our girls that we  weren’t going to ride rides, we did just that.  They each got to choose 3 rides to go on.  Hannah and Jake did the swings, the mini roller coaster, and the Shrek funhouse.  Emmie did the carousel twice, and the cars.  By 8 o’clock we were ready to get some scones and get out of there.  :)

September 1, 2010

Today we got the letter we’ve been waiting for ALL summer long.  The letter letting us know who Hannah’s first grade teacher is going to be.  Drum roll please…….. Mrs. Ogden!!  Hannah really wanted Mrs. Ogden, so we’re a little more than happy today.

August 31, 2010

After being told by more than one person that our laundry was behind, I decided to tackle it today.  We also had baby Mara (Mara belongs to Stephanie from Tom’s office). Mara made the task a little more enjoyable.  She’s so cute!!  On TV…Emmie’s favorite show of the moment Caillou.  Oh how I dislike that show.  :)

August 30, 2010

They FINALLY opened the track over at the school.  We’ve only been waiting 2 years.  We went over and took a few spins around with Tiffany and Aubrey.  Emmie and Aubrey are BFF’s.  :)

August 29, 2010

Grandpa Dick (Kevin’s dad) was in town and leaving the next day.  We went down to Issaquah to have dinner with him before he left.  We always have a nice time with him.  It’s a shame he lives so far away in Indiana.  Had to snap a picture of the girls with him.  Check out Grandpa Kevin’s tomato plants…CrAzY!

August 28, 2010

As we arrived at the play fields for Hannah’s second soccer game, we were greeted by ambulances and fire trucks.  Apparently, the pilot had some engine problems and had to bring the plane down.  Thankfully there were no injuries and that he was able to bring it down next to the fields and not on them. 

On a side note…Hannah scored 2 goals today!!! Go Hannah Go!

August 27, 2010

We’re at the Henry’s this weekend watching Jake & Madi while Rob is shooting a wedding in Spokane.  The girls were super happy to have their “big brother” to play with while Madi was at a sleepover.  :)

August 26, 2010

When I saw these two napping together, it melted my heart.  I love these girls!!!  I love how Emmie is trying to touch Hannah’s neck and I love how Hannah is holding on to her.  Oh the sweetness.

I’ve also informed Hannah that this is most likely her last nap….she can’t take naps in 1st grade. 

August 25, 2010

There was a full moon last night, and tonight’s moon was just as beautiful.

August 24, 2010

We went to the library last night and Hannah picked out lots of books for both her and Emerson.  She loves reading to her little sister.

August 23, 2010

Today was quite possibly one of our last warm days of summer.  Our weekend has rain in the forecast and then next week the high is in the upper 60’s.

August 22, 2010

Today was a sad day for us.  It was our last day with the Garrett family before they move back to Idaho.  They are such a wonderful family and I can’t believe they’re leaving.  If I have my way I’ll be heading to Boise after Christmas and before tax season starts to go visit and meet baby Joshua Paul who is due near Emmie’s birthday.

August 21, 2010

Soccer started today for Hannah.  We are all excited about this.  Although, I think Hannah was a bit more excited about the oranges than the game.  She was nice and shared with the other team, who only had 3 people there.  :) 

August 20, 2010

The big AquaSox game was tonight.  We went with a few families from Tom’s networking group, thanks to our Allstate agent and BNI member, Dave Keen.  Tom and Hannah got to play a game out on the field…”Fishin’ for Tuition”.  They didn’t win, but they both had a fun time.

August 19, 2010

JJ and I went to Ikea today.  I love that place, seriously love that place.  We came across this kitchen and I told Tom I’d like it replicated in our grown up house.  Love the green.  :)

August 18, 2010

This is what was waiting for me when I got to work.  Job security that’s for sure.  :)

August 17, 2010

As we were headed into Everett, I was thinking I hadn’t taken my picture of the day yet, when I saw the sunset.  Hannah quickly grabbed my camera and snapped this picture.  What an beautiful way to end the day.

August 16, 2010

Happy Sweet 16 Brittany!  We love you!

August 15, 2010

This picture was actually taken on Monday but we didn’t do anything of importance today.  Heather brought little Ethan over to my moms while we were hanging out, escaping the heat of our house.  He’s such a little cutie.  Emerson was so enamored with him, but really, who wouldn’t be?

August 14, 2010

The highlight of my weekend. I got to have coffee with my Jen.  Jen and Grace came over to spend the weekend with her Aunt Joni and I got to sneak a little time in with them.  :)

August 13, 2010

We went to Willis Tucker park today and played at the splash pad with the Garrett's and the Gonzalez’s.  Jacob made us all laugh when we looked over and saw him meditating in the middle of the park.  What a kid.

August 12, 2010

Grandma Judy came up for dinner today and after dinner she took Hannah shopping for some school goodies.  She came home with two skirts, two shirts, underpants, a backpack and her lunchbox.  She is one spoiled little first grader.   Thank you Grandma Judy!!

August 11, 2010

We all had visits with Dr. Dire today.  I was planning on taking Emmie’s picture at the office, but she wouldn’t sit by herself.  I pretty much had to hold her down.  She didn’t much care for the dental hygienist, but Dr. Mike – she loved.  :)  Unfortunately, Hannah has to go back – she has one sugar bug in between two of her teeth.  Time to crack down on the flossing.

August 10, 2010

My baby is growing up too fast.

August 9, 2010

My birthday gift from Tom.  I can’t tell you how much I love this picture…everything about it, the footprints in the sand, the stick in her hand…I love it all. Thank you Rob for capturing it.  Now to decide where to put it. 

August 8, 2010

We hit the back to school sales today and pretty much checked everything off Hannah’s supply list.  Still  needed: Backpack, pencil box, post it notes and a box of Kleenex.  Pretty good considering school starts one month from today.

August 7, 2010

My birthday breakfast…Monkey Bread.  Yum!  Look closely and you can see my toes.  I guess technically I DO have a picture of me on my birthday.  :)

August 6, 2010

A sad day for Hannah, first she finds out that her friend Jacob is moving to Idaho and now her friend Abigail (with the silly face) is moving to Idaho as well.  Hannah is going to miss this crazy faced little girl.  :)

August 5, 2010

Watermelon will always make this girl smile.

August 4, 2010

I went out to lunch today with Bonnie, a friend from work.  We went to her favorite restaurant…Teapot Vegetarian House.  She ordered a flowering tea that was absolutely beautiful, tasty and boy did it smell good.  I had no idea such a thing existed.  Bonnie made sure that I got to take it home with me and boy did the girls got a kick out of it.  No daughter of mine is going to grow up not knowing what flowering tea is.  :)

I have to say that I was a little scared going to this restaurant.  It was not my type of food but I will admit that it was really good.  I ate tofu!  Real tofu and it didn’t even kill me.  I am SO proud of myself.

August 3, 2010

Nothing like heading to the community center for a quick “svim” before heading home.  Emerson LOVES to svim!

August 2, 2010

Uncle Doug made pancakes for the gang today.  Hannah was so excited to have been asked to help him out.  She got to push the blueberries down into the pancakes AND he helped her flip the pancakes.  What a morning for her!  :)

August 1, 2010

The boys of the reunion.  I’m hoping that someone else got a picture where they are all looking in the same direction and with smiles on their faces.  :)

L to R – Front : Todd (married to Tom’s cousin Gina), Geoff (Tom’s cousin), Doug (Tom’s uncle), Tom, Bryan (Tom’s cousin)

L to R – Back: Josh (married to Tom’s cousin Stashia) Rich, Mike (Tom’s uncle) and Kevin

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.