Happy Birthday Blake!

We found this great bubble machine at Costco...

It was a huge hit! The cakes! Yummy from CJ's Bakery!

Good buds - Dana, Lucas and Lila.

Allen was the grill-master.

MorMor and Grandpa John got the coolest gift...

Blake's very first BMW!

Of course, Dana got the first ride.

But Blake did get to enjoy eventually!

Happy Birthday to our very special little man. We love you.

Indoor June Fun

When the weather is crummy out, you get creative with indoor entertainment...

You have fun with, what else, Tupperware! Still some containers in there to pull out Blake!

Dana has figured out she can fit on the top shelf... She loves to pull all the containers out, climb in and shut the door...
no claustrophobia in THIS kid.

Blake having fun with an air pump. Dana's all-time favorite show - Elmo's World on Sesame Street... here she is watching the episode about sleep... so she insisted on making the ottoman into a bed... (an ottoman in front of stereo equipment is essential for a house with a very busy 1 year-old)

June Backyard Fun

June weather has been hit and miss around here... when we do get a nice evening we all jump at the chance to enjoy our yard...

Blake likes to practice drinking out of a big-boy cup...
Although, he still needs more practice - here's his soaked shirt (and Daddy).

Dana showing off HER ability to drink from a big-girl cup.Best Craig's List find - a new play set!

Slide!

Dana's favorite way to be pushed on the swing... She just yells "Feet!" Such a dare devil.

Blake's got a bucket swing so he can enjoy too.

We look forward to lots more afternoons spent in our own backyard.

Or as Dana calls it "Dana's Park."

We hope to invite lots of friends over to enjoy with us!

Oh No... a walking fool...

Blake has been practicing his walking...

After about a week of practice...

He's doing great!

Bloomsday

April Mash-up

April has just been one of these months where we've had something EVERY weekend. I've had no time to even get pictures off my camera.

So, in no particular order here's what we've been up to!

Grandpa's Birthday. Blake loves pulling things out the kitchen drawer.

Just standing all by himself!
Dana at the Little Gym.
And a new pony tail.

Blake has also discovered spaghetti...

Please hold the Oompa Loopa comments.

Dana shows how big girls eat spaghetti.

It's spring! This is the cherry tree in our front yard.

And my ONE daffodil that bloomed this year.

We've enjoyed nice days at the park!

We like to meet Lila and Katie at the park in their neighborhood.

We also made another trip to the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.

Dory?There is a beautiful carousel at the Zoo.

Blake showing off his mad walking skills...

Baby's First Easter.

Dana sharing a jelly bean with Grandpa John.

Easter 2010

Muse concert at Key Arena.

Dana showing off her mad stacking skills.

Blake sleeping in his car seat.

Dana driving her car.

We're off to Eastern Washington this weekend to run the Bloomsday 10 K race! Wish us luck and I'll be sure to keep more on top of this blog - - now that I'm getting a new lap top! No more waiting 15 minutes to download pictures! I won't have any more excuses.

Oh. No.

So Blake started walking behind push toys this week... Dana is WAY more excited about it then we are. Blake is pretty delighted with himself.

I think he's going to be walking by himself very soon.... *sigh*