Pretty in Pink

I don't know how my rough, tumble, tom-boyish daughter has a LOVE for all things pink.  But she does.  She is infatuated with pink.  So it shouldn't surprise me that she got all "dolled" up this morning in a pink towel wrap, sunglasses, furry tiara, sparkly sandals and purse.  Not only does she enjoy the look, she sure has the poses to go with it.  To make it even more funny, we couldn't get her out of the towel all day and she insisted on wearing it out to a friends house that evening.  Hilarious.  Gotta love this girl.

Pool time

Luna, Gracie & I headed down to Oma & Grandpa's house to play in the pool and see cousin Hugo.  The girls loved the water and spent most of the visit in the water, soaking up the sun.

Hugo was not as into the pool as the girls.  Or maybe he just liked it more calm without the girls in it.

Taking a pool break

The toddlers get some time in the pool alone, finally!

Luna & Marcus

Luna's best buddy, Marcus came over for a play date in the back yard pool.  I was able to snap a few photos while the two slowed down to eat snacks.  What a cute pair!  I don't know what Luna will do in the fall when Marcus heads off to kindergarten....

Watermelon smiley face

Snack a la Brian

Two thumbs up for yummy snack!

Tigger

Uncle Bob gave Luna Tigger ears & a tail awhile ago.  While working in her room the other day, Luna wanted to put the set on.  Unfortunately she had no belt buckle to attach the tail so she just stuck it in her pants.  It looked pretty cute.

Momma's Day 2012

We got to host Mother's Day this year and enjoyed a wonderful day in the backyard.  Rex Ann, Aunt Dona, Emily, Pat, Hugo and my mom all joined us for celebrating mom's and other special women in our life.  We had a great day playing and enjoying the sunshine!

Luna loves her Cousin Hugo

Luna & Aunt Dona made a special picture together

Fudgecicle yumminess

Aunt Emily & Luna share a dessert

Cousin Hugo borrowed a sun hat

Gracie snuggling with Oma

Rex Ann opening Mother's Day cards

Aunt Dona was visiting from Missouri.  We were so happy to get to hang out with her while she was here!

Aunt Emily got a new book, "Babes in the Woods"

Cousin Love:)

All the ladies (and Hugo).  Happy Mother's Day!!!

Kicking off Summer (a little early)

As usual, we have had some fabulous summer-like weather this Spring in Bellingham.  Like most Belling-hamsters, we don't take this sunshine for granted & head outside to enjoy every possible minute of it (especially since Brian has made the backyard look so nice!).  We particularly love this time of year because it makes our small house seem so much bigger when we extend out living space onto the back deck and backyard.  For us, this means enjoying our morning coffee outside as well as having friends over for grilling and hanging out.  Here is some of the fun we have been having over the past several weeks.....

Luna & Sarah were having so much fun, Gracie decided to join with her clothes on

Gus getting some love from Uncle Bob

Our busy girl has scrapes & bruises all over her body.  Please tell me this is normal for a preschooler?

Shane was in town!  We hosted a gathering including friends of Brian & Raj from Toronto & Australia...we are so international!

Sunset from our backyard

Sarah & Luna retired inside for some movie time on the couch

Gus & Raj

Time to say "Goodnight"

With all our guests gone, Luna decides to have a private night time dance party on the deck

Mary Alice came to visit Sarah & made fast friends with Luna

Gracie is getting closer to walking, but not quite there yet

Lots of hugs for Sarah

Getting her baby time in early....

Luna LOVES Eli. Big hugs as they get ready to leave.