Our friends Tyler and Ashlyn :)

After we returned from California, we spent more time at Grammy and Papa's house.  We were so lucky to have Tracey, Jim, Tyler and Ashlyn visit with us for a couple of days!  They were in the process of moving to their new home in Forest Grove, Oregon.  Having fun with them, we hated to see them leave, but we got some great pictures of all of you with the dogs Pockets and Patches :)

Best friends forever..... :)

Enjoying the sunshine and just walking, walking!! :)

California Adventure Park!

Our 2nd day was at the California Adventure Park, it was so much fun!  The best part of this park was CARS LAND, a big hit with Blake and Papa and we loved it too!  You rode a couple of rides and enjoyed a fabulous parade! The characters in the parade really captured your attention, they even sprayed a little water from time to time, you weren't sure what to make of that...ha ha! :)  It was a fantastic day!!

Wearing your EARS once again.... :)

How do you like Blake's hat? :)

Amazed at the parade!

Papa and Blake were so happy to ride this several times! :)

DISNEYLAND!!

Soon after Blake had his last day of school in June 2013, you, Mama and Blake left with Grammy and Papa on a long road trip that took us to their house in New Mexico and way out to California to visit Aunt Patsy, Uncle Herman and many cousins :)  We were in California about a week and had the best time! We were able to spend two days at the Disneyland Resort, one day at Disneyland and the next at California Adventure Park.  It was so much fun!! You loved all the action, the people, the sunshine..... You are a real trooper and so much like your Mama.... GO, GO, GO!! What a great trip this was, full of memories!  We loved our time with Grammy and Papa, so special! :)

Mama's little Minnie Mouse :)

Oh boy!! Take a look at PLUTO!!

You had your eyes set on MINNIE MOUSE! You could't believe she was real! :)

Sweet brother Blake in TOONTOWN :)

Our special time with MICKEY MOUSE :)

A Playhouse for our Angel....

For your upcoming big FIRST BIRTHDAY, Mama, Daddy, Grammy and Papa bought you a very special playhouse that you will treasure for many years :) It is so cute and I'm sure you will spend hours in and out of this sweet little house.  Mama will put flowers in your flower boxes, we'll pretend with you and watch you play :)  Over two days, Papa and Daddy built this special house for you.  A lot of love went into this project!! :)

Let the building begin!!!  :)

A very proud PAPA!!  So happy to do this for you!

Progress!

You couldn't wait to try it out!! :)

"Look at my new Playhouse, Mama!!!" :)

ALL DONE and so happy!!!  :)

Backyard fun....

Oh boy! This first summer in our new house, we were so excited to buy you your very first little swimming pool!! :)  You splashed and played, crawled in and out!  Blake was happy to entertain you as well, and you both fit in that itty bitty pool... ha ha!  So cute!!

I think you really like your swimming pool ! :)

Look at those kiddos.... Your big brother is so proud of you!

Blake does a fine job of making you giggle!!

Let's CELEBRATE!!

On June 1, 2013 we were so happy to have 32 of our great friends and family join us in celebrating our new beautiful home!  We had a big Housewarming Party and had a great time!  Blake enjoyed his friends so much and we all did a lot of visiting, eating and laughing. Very special and so memorable!!  We have the most wonderful circle friends and family!

Slip N' Slide FUN!!!

Lots of great food! :)

Enjoying our back patio and big yard... So much fun!!