Sunday, May 3, 2009

Our First Family "Vacation"


























































































































































We are so blessed! We had the chance to go to Portland, OR on vacation with Kristin, Brian, and Saith - some of our most favorite people! The kids really enjoyed the trip, though it was clear at the end that they were so ready to be in their own home. We drove down on Monday - the pictures of them sleeping are from the one hour that overlapped where all 3 kids were actually sleeping. Tuesday we went to the Portland Zoo and swimming in the hotel. (PS - the hotel was AMAZING, but, um, the pool - not so much). Wednesday we drove to Newport to go to the Aquarium. This was probably the favorite part for all the kids. Even the "Twini Mini's" were able to see because the fish swam instead of just sitting there staring at them. Each child took turns with the Touch Pool - B tried to pick up the starfish. We tried to take them to the beach but the wind was so strong and the walk was so far down and out that it wasn't worth it this time. We decided that they need to be on a warm beach anyway - like San Diego ... :) Thursday was a bum around day and we all went our separate ways on Friday. I had so much fun - I really look forward to our next vacation with the Loneys!

Horseback Riding!








B and Elijah had a chance to ride horses with their cousin Tessa. This was Elijah's 2nd time and he acted like he was a pro. B seemed to enjoy the horse as long as it just stood still. She did not really enjoy the walking part.


Easter Fun















































The kids and I spent Easter at my Grandparents' house. Elijah dyed eggs with GG Terry and Great-Great Grandpa Roger. He absolutely had a blast! On Easter morning Grama and Granpa joined us for breakfast (which they made - yum!) and an egg hunt. The yard was muddy so Elijah got a change to try out his rain boots. He was so excited and so deteremined to make sure to find each egg that was his! Brooklyn even had a chance to find her eggs. We just had to put them in a tree so brother couldn't get them.








Sunday, April 5, 2009

Easter"ish" Egg Hunt


Today we did an Easter Dinner and Egg Hunt at Becca's house. The kids were absolutely adorable and had so much fun. Elijah even enjoyed helping sissy find her yellow eggs.

Choo Choo!








Elijah absolutely loves all kinds of transportation vehicles right now. He was so excited when he saw his very own "choo choo" and loved it even more when Sissy played in it with him.


What a Ham!













My darling Brooklyn loves to ham it up for the camera. Sometimes she's just too precious for words!


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