Duck Pond!

Today I decided to take the kiddos to feed the ducks while dad worked on his car. Figured we wouldn't be any help so off we went!! Jaden and Halli love to feed the ducks and Raggie...well she would just rather jump in and swim with them. She didn't quite get that we were there to feed the ducks, not her! We have been to a few duck ponds and some of the ducks are rather friendly, they will come up and eat out your hand. Of course the kids freak out, but I kinda like it. Although I have to say, it makes me a little nervous too!! It was a beautiful duck feeding day and the kids had a good time, mom even enjoyed herself!!

Halli giving Ragen a piece of bread to throw, but instead she ate it!!

Halli even snuck a bite!!

Raggie finally caught on but couldn't make it in the water!

Let's try that again!!

Imagine this!!

I'm sad I didn't get a picture of this incident but I didn't know whether to laugh or get mad! So, I'll tell the story as best I can!
This is how it went. We had just gotten home from the gym and I was doing my everyday routine of getting the girls a snack, turning on Caillou, and then making sure the area was safe. I thought I had tied up the fridge secure enough so a 2 year old wouldn't be able to get in to it. So, after making sure the girls were set, I made my way upstairs to start getting ready for the day! I had gotten my make-up done and was just starting to dry my hair when I had this feeling that I should go check on the girls. As I made my way down the stairs I hear Caillou going and I don't see any kiddos watching so I quickly made my way to the kitchen where I find Halli standing with the door wide open and a "Oh no" look on her face! As I get closer I can see the damage! This little stinker had taken the "bagel butter" cream cheese and painted the inside of my fridge, broken an egg in the drawer and put a dollop of cream cheese on top of every single stinken egg in the fridge! This is the part where I didn't know whether to laugh or get mad! I thought about getting the camera but I didn't want her to see me take a picture of her master piece. Being in the freak out mode I grabbed the paper towels and started to clean up! Later I called Justin and told him about it...the first thing he said was, "Did you take a picture?" Next time there will be a photo 'cause I'm kicking myself now!!

Christmas "Take 2"!

The best part about returning to Seattle after our trip to Utah was coming home to see what the "man in red" had left for the little ones! What more could you ask for? Christmas in Utah and then again in Seattle. The kids were sad to leave but we just had to remind them that they had presents waiting for them at home! Santa used his brain this year. Trying to bring home gifts is a nightmare and the gift givers don't always follow the rule of "small gifts" please!! Everything worked out perfect, stockings in Utah and the big stuff at home! This is a tradition I think we'll stick to, now I just have to convince my husband that traveling for the holidays is fun!! Staying home is much easier but being with family is the best!!

Grandma Anne's House

It's always fun to go to Grandma Anne's and Grandpa Rick's! The kids have a great time, they know they can get away with murder at this house!! Jaden has had a hard time learning to share his Grandma Anne with the girls. The two of them share a special little bond!

Halli and Ragen couldn't get enough!

The kids with their cousin Hogan!

Peace Out!!

Talk about fun! Don't they all look thrilled?!

Christmas Day

Christmas morning is always a little chaotic. We wake up bright and early, or I should say the kiddos do, we see what Santa dropped off in Utah, eat a yummy breakfast, pack up, and then we are off to Bountiful to visit the other grandparents! Despite the chaos, we love the time we get to spend with our families!!


Ohhh...Darth Vader!

I love this look when Raggie is deep in thought!


The kids with Grandpa Pete and Grandma Linda!