Logan's party!

Phew..we survived another birthday party! Now I am contemplating a good bottle of wine!

So the day started at 7:30 with Lars wanting to go to spin class, on Saturdays its an hour and a half.. here comes the compromise, I am so over indoor spinning, but I agreed to do it if he would hike or walk the dogs with me (he's out of running for a while). He agreed so we sweat it out till 9, cleaned the house (I love clean sheets), around 11:30 we set out for a walk, now I will admit I am the worst to walk with, I don't think about the return, I get so side tracked looking around and enjoying the surroundings, well 6 miles later we made it home, Lars and Obie were not so happy. At 4 Logans party at Apple Valley Gymnastics began, and the girls wanted me to play "crack the egg" on the trampoline with them, since I am nearly 100 pounds more than them I can bounce them high...now at 7:30 the wine and hot tub is sounding pretty good!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Chilly Hilly

Group shot waiting for the ferry. Chilly Hilly lived up to its name this year. The ride is a 33 mile hilly ride around Bainbridge Island. We did it last year and I remember it being beautiful. When we got off the ferry at 8:30 it was a little wet! The temperature was around 45 degrees which is warmer than what we've been riding in here so that was a plus!

This is waiting for the 11:30 ferry back to Seattle. After the ride we rode our bikes to the Blackbird Bakery for a cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and napkin to wipe the mud from our faces! Those of us from the "East" side don't ride with fenders and spray water and mud all over the person behind them. Since I am still fighting off this nasty cold I followed Lars most of the way, if you click the picture to enlarge you may see my jacket is covered in mud! The front and back of my tights looked pretty good too, and notice we don't have our glasses on...the were caked with mud!

I do find myself asking why we do some of the things we do!

The Hunter House

We drove over Saturday to stay at my sisters house. They graciously let us crash there and watch our kids the next day while we rode the Chilly Hilly!
Lo loves to take care of Cal...here she is reading to him.

He had more books lined up and ready!

The guys in the kitchen...hmmmm

Cals new toy..he discovered pushing it is just as much fun!

Good morning!

Obie says "good morning". Be glad you're not a bassett!

Still Winter

Luke had no school today and Lars and Lo were a bit under the weather, so Luke and I went to Leavenworth to ski. We almost turned back because it was raining on the way up, but were so glad we didn't, it was PERFECT up there. Props to Leavenworth ski club, they have done an amazing job this winter grooming. I have skied just as much this winter as last, with a lot less snow. In the picture if you click on it you can see how nicely groomed the skate area is!


Might I add that Luke rocked it! For those that have tried skating, its not the easiest thing to get "good" at. His form was perfect, and he kept up, I am so proud!

Needless to say we were glad its still winter!

Birthday Cake

I got a great recipe off of this blog..thanks Amy!

Mine was not the most beautiful when it was done..

but it was Yummy!

Happy Birthday Lilo!

Happy 7th Birthday Logan Bella, we love you!

Cal's the BIG STAR today!

Happy 1st birthday to our one and only nephew/cousin!

We agree Cal...very exciting!

Until next year!

Ladies, thank you again for being you, I miss you guys!
(Remember to click the picture to view bigger)
Another fine meal created by Lars!

Here's to the Old School House Brewery, and closing it down at 10 on Saturday!

Sundays finale!

Lars thank you for coming with us, taking care of all our gear, giving lessons, making food, and allowing us to get in some laughs at your expense! I love you

Cheers to amazing women!

Getting ready for Satudays adventure to begin

Looking good!

Yes we were at least 1/2 way there

And we made it! Ladies I am truly blessed to have such amazing women in my life!

How good did this feel after that day?

The start of an amazing weekend!

Friday afternoon...gearing up for a weekend of fun!

And this is to those that brave tequila~

5 years ago..

In a week Logan will be 7 and in 2 months Luke will be 12. Good Lord where does the time go? You hear people say it all the time that time flies, and it does. There are the times in my day when I wish it would go faster, but those moments with my children I wish would slow down. I want my children's youth to be rich and plentiful with lots of great memories of time spent together!

So here's the thing about these pictures, unlike those of you with younger kids, I didn't have a digital camera when Luke and Lo were born...instead I have a lot of negatives in my fire proof safe! However these pictures are when Lo was 2 and Luke was almost 7. So that puts me entering the "digital world" in about 2004!


I loved this picture, she was left alone for a few moments and went to town with lipstick!

admiring her work

No front tooth, now he has adult teeth!

Mary's done it again!

For my sisters birthday Ian surprised her with a sitting for the whole family (dogs included) with Mary, and as always Mary's work is amazing! Check it out!
http://albums.phanfare.com/4906518/3366384#imageID=60002779
If anyone needs to get ahold of her, the website is http://www.mkcphoto.com/, on the right side of my blog under websites I also have a link to her gallery to view all her fabulous work!

Good pants!

Julee and I set out for a run, Lars on his way to a ride, and yes we all had the same pants on! We all agreed they are the best tights for winter/spring, they are the nike thermal dry fit tights! Love the reflective dots!!