More Cuteness!

Finding the perfect one...

Christmas tree that is! We searched long and far, high and low, through the thick forest of trees and rugged terrain. Actually I might be stretching the truth just a bit, but it was still an adventure going to a tree farm in Puyallup! We went with my sister and her family and a good time was had by all.

Yummy Thanksgiving

This year we went to my parents house for Thanksgiving. It was very fun and a bit chaotic with five little boys ages 3 and under running around (my sisters 3 plus our 2). I'm scared to ask if we are all invited again next year after the way their house looked by the end of the night! :)

Thank you mom and dad, we had a wonderful time!!

Preschool Thanksgiving

Austin's preschool class had a "family gathering" last week that was so fun. Shawn and I went and Austin showed us around his classroom like he owned the place. He was pointing out all his friends, saying "that's Parker, and that's Jackalinn" etc. etc. It was very cute. Here are a few pic's.

Cutie Pie

Here are some recent pic's of Riley. He's growing like a weed!

My little boy is growing up

Riley started clapping his hands today. Oh what fun! All I have to say is "Riley, clap your hands!" and off he goes.... clapping like there's no tomorrow--it is adorable! Then Austin gets into it too and it's a true clap fest around here! :) I love how something so simple to us is so huge to the little ones. Riley smiles huge with pride as I praise him, then I get all warm and fuzzy and realize that being a mom is my greatest accomplishment.
I got some video today but I'm still trying to figure out how to post it. More to come!

10 years ago today..

my wonderful hubby got down on one knee and popped the big question. It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since that day, but what a great 10 years it's been. I am truly blessed and know I am the luckiest girl alive.

I love you honey!

Fun Halloween!

As you can see Austin was a Fireman (and because he was a fireman, he thought everyone else in costume was a fireman too :) and Riley was a Bumblebee. We took the kids to the grandparents houses and then trick or treating. It's too bad Austin doesn't eat candy yet....I guess Shawn and I will have to help him out this year....darn!

Our Trip to the Ocean

We spent 4 days in Cannon Beach, OR a couple weekends ago and had a great time. We rented a house and we were so blessed with the weather..it was sunny and beautiful most of the time we were there. Another added bonus was Grandma and Grandpa Bell came too!

Austin loved the beach and water and literally jumped right in. Yes, he got soaking wet within the first 5 minutes....good times!