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Saturday, September 27, 2014

This is Jaycee's first year of going to school and becoming a big Kindergarten.  It's been a long time coming and she's been so excited!!!  Craig unfortunately was out of town and missed her first day and first soccer game.  It was a bummer.  He decided the day before his work trip he would take her out for a special breakfast with just him or us as well.  It was fun to spend the morning before work focused on Jaycee and big things happening in her life.  Her first day of school she requested smiley face pancakes and she was so excited to wear her new Ariel dress I had bought this summer.  She also was so excited to ride the bus home.  Here they ride the Kindergarteners home (for AM) and pick up (for PM)  She was funny and didn't have a ton to say about her first day but she was excited to see girls from her soccer team and her best friends from church. 
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

 BREAKFAST WITH FAMILY   She really wanted the stuffed french toast and it was hilarious to see her face when it came out.  She was so surprised at how big it was. 

Taking Jaycee is quite fun.  We have walked every day  (.7 miles) because I have heard horror stories of the line to pick up and drop off.  We've gone in the rain & shine and not one complaint from Jaycee or Hadi.  She also loves that she gets to ride her scooter to school.  I'm also finding that mornings are quite the social hour.  There's so many people, mostly church & soccer, that I don't even get back for at least an hour.  I love it though.  It's been a really fun schedule.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PIC
 Little Ms. Hadi wanted to get a pic done too

 Walking to school with her buddy Cyra-she comes over every morning
 Waiting for the bus


 Jaycee has really grasped a love for soccer.  She loves her practices & especially her new friends.  She especially loves soccer games.  I think because all the parents are cheering & she gets a snack after them.  The first game of the season she was the MVP and scored so many goals.  It was so fun to watch and quite shocking as the girls like to pretty much hug all practice.  It was fun to see them hussle and put into effect the things they've learned at practice.  She's had 5 games so far and half way through the season.  She has quickly gained the love of defense.  She doesn't run after the ball so much anymore to shoot but is quick to defend.  It's really fun to see the girls learn and see what positions they are enjoying.









A few pics of school things

 



Friday, September 12, 2014


We were soooo lucky to have the Read family come up to WA to visit and we loved every minute that they stayed.  We had a packed 2 weeks with lots of talking, jogging, yummy food, playing with kids & relaxing.  I wish there could be 2 weeks like that every single month!  Our families just get along so easily & have so much in common.  It's such a blessing when you can have family members that are also your best friends!

The girls having a fun time playing with all the toys
 Love little Sawyer!  She really is a blessing from Heaven and her little spirit has brought so much comfort to me through this past year since losing my own baby. 
 Kids Club!
 Eating dinner next to the Columbia River at Beaches.  The kids got a toy with their meal and this is what Oaklee picked out.  So Silly
 Family pictures next to the river after dinner----good one Craig
 We took our new trailer to the coast for 2 nights so we could hang out there for 3 days.  It was filled with Bowpicker (Astoria)....BEST FISH & CHIPS EVER!!...Seaside evening walk; Seaside shopping & beach day & Long Beach town & beach.  Lots of memories & great times that we had! 
Kyle was so fun to see his enthusiasm for yummy food


 Best buds getting all cuddled in bed for the night.  Jaycee adores Wyatt
 Wyatt & Jaycee didn't care at all that the water mixed with weather was a tad chilly.  They were in swimming nearly the whole day.  It was so fun to watch them laugh and having fun in the waves. 
 Love every minute at the Beach!!!


 After playing & dinner we rushed over to Cannon Beach to try & hit the low tide to see the sea stars.  Once again...we missed out!  It was lower tide but mixed with the time of year made the tide not as low that we needed.  It was funny to see everyone at least try to find them.

 Hadi thought it was funny to chase the seagulls
 One of my favorite things is beaching at the beach at sunset.  I love how calm the water is and I love watching the sun slip below the horizon.  It is just beautiful!  Add in my favorite people

 Saturday we ended the day in Long Beach eating lunch, shopping/walking the shops & then at the beach for a walk.  This is a fantastic picture of how the day went with Hadi. 

Going for a walk & feeding the ducks
 We spent great summer time in the yard and the kids sure had a fun time.  The girls loved playing with Oaklee and they quickly became best buds
 Aimee is so stinking cute!!!!  And we found a new favorite store!!!  The kids were exhausted from all the shopping---of course we loaded up on VooDoo before we hit the stores
 Aimee wanted to get pictures of her family while they were up in the beauty that is everywhere.  It was....interesting to say the least.  Getting 3 kids to look at the same time & trying to pose...it's not an easy job. I think she got some really cute ones though! 

What a hot couple
 This is the one that is my absolute favorite and worth the time that it took to do the pictures.  I love this pic!
 This is gorgeous!
Just some snaps from my phone... Sawyer is a beautiful baby!

 Just laying up looking up at the trees
 The kids playing after pictures
 We did the Ape Caves and boy it was soooo fun!  This picture just melts my heart!
 Deep in the cave---you can't see anything so when the flash goes off you just hurry & pose.  It's fun to see what the pic will look like
 We did finally make it to the very end to where you can only crawl.  This is about where I said...No more!  Craig, Jaycee & Kyle went in deeper while I waited anxiously.  My claustrophobia was def kicking in!
 Aimee is so stunning!
 haha the kids found a chipmunk and were saying...Where's Alvin?!

 Ending the trip at Chuck E Cheese, Bones for dinner & swimming at 10pm!



One of the saddest is that I was so tired I didn't hear my alarm go off so I didn't get to say goodbye in the morning when they left.  It was a horrible day and I felt so empty inside.  I was glad though that we had the time we did.  Count you many blessings!!!