Walk down memory lane....

Brian was the Best Man last weekend in Josh & Ashley's wedding.  It was an honor for Brian to be a part of their wedding celebration and witness the two start a new chapter in their lives together.  What was especially fun for Brian and I was that the wedding took place at Beau Lodge, where we were married six years ago.  It was the first time I had been back since our wedding and it brought back all sorts of wonderful memories from our special day.  We took a few moments to steal away during the reception to where we had taken our vows and reminisced about all that has taken place since we stood there six years previously.  We have truly had an amazing six years so far and two beautiful girls to be thankful for.

Gracie & Daddy at the rehearsal dinner

Looking out on the pond that was the backdrop for our wedding ceremony

Being silly

The bridge.  We love Beau Lodge!

Welcome Cousin Hugo!

Auntie Emily & Uncle Pat welcomed Hugo Anthony into the family on June 21st.  Luna & Gracie headed down to Seattle to meet the new cousin and visit just 2 days later.  Luna could hardly wait.  When I came home after being in Seattle for Hugo's birth, Luna met me at the door and demanded, "Where's my cousin Hugo?" We are so happy to have a new baby in the family and what a cutie! More cute cousin pictures to come soon!

Uncle Brian & Hugo

New Mommy!

Luna & Grandpa taking a break outside with Luna's new Iguana (thanks Uncle Pat & Aunt Emily!)

What a cutie!

Grandpa with the first grandson

Gracie wanted some Auntie love

The two new cousins: giant Gracie with little Hugo

Luna & her babies

Me & Gracie

The new family

Our little artist

OK.  So I realize that as a parent, I can be a bit biased towards my own child. However, Luna suddenly went from scribble toddler drawing to full on stick people literally overnight.  The other day, she says "Mommy, check out my family".  I look over at her scribble pad expecting to see a bunch of lines and scribbles and see the following family portrait:

 Wow!  I know it is just stick figures, but this is like a night and day difference from what we have seen from the girls so far.  By the way, in case you are wondering, in the picture from left to right: Brian, Luna, me, Gracie.  Impressive.

Yee Haw!

Luna decided to wear Brian's cowboy hat at dinner the other night while eating her corn.  Not only did she love being a cowgirl, she ate the enitre ear of corn (which she stole off my plate, by the way).

Anacortes Weekend

The girls and I spent the weekend in Anacortes while Brian was out of town for a bachelor party.  The weather was fantastic and we got out for walks, played at two different playgrounds and had a picnic dinner.  I'm still getting used to taking care of two kiddos so it was a HUGE help to have my parents help while Brian was away!

Cool saucer swing

Sliding with Oma

Putting on sunhats to go outside

Luna on an adventure with Grandpa & Mommy

Me & my girl

Gracie was all smiles:)

Luna has started sporting a dimple....so cute!

Luna & Oma

Luna testing out her new scooter

Kicking off Summer!



Visiting Auntie Emily while on bed rest



Marcus & Luna have painted toe nails!

The men making dinner

Getting ready for some baseball!

Luna getting instructions from Marcus

Ichiro hits!

Luna getting a little big for the highchair

What a cutie!

PJ time

Hug & Kiss Goodbye

Xander & Luna playin' ball

Stacee & Gracie

Luna icing a boo-boo on her bum

Slip n' slide

Cupcakes!

Luna & Sarah in sugar heaven

Gracie chillin' on the back deck

Our resident artist

Drool queen

Toddler Tumbling Class!