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Sunday, September 7, 2014

Back to School 2014/2015

Emily, Michael and Robbie are heading back to school on August 26th. They will all be together at CK Elementary with Robbie in first, Michael in third, and Emily in fifth. 

Miss Emily starts her last year at the elementary school. She'll be taking violin lessons as well this year and spending lots of time sketching, reading, visiting friends, and leading the younger kids in imaginative games.

 Michael will be in third grade, and will have the unique opportunity to be in the hi-cap class with other 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. He has a few other friends in the class with him, which is a plus. He will also try out soccer again, and violin and piano for the first time.

Robbie--starting first grade. Last year he was at an all-kindergarten school. He will be in Ms. Fox's class and will also try out soccer and violin. Michael and Robbie get a long great and like to also play legos, make-believe, build forts, ride bikes, and visit friends.

Tessa! She is four and won't be taking the bus to school with the other kiddos, but she will get to have lots of fun adventures with Mom and James at home. She likes to play board games, with magnetic dress up dolls, chat, and play with friends (Joey is her favorite friend right now--they have a blast together and are super goofy).

I can't forget this little guy. James didn't make it out for the before-school photo shoot, but I'll be spending a lot of time with him. James and I will stay busy taking walks, visiting with the neighbor dogs (Bailey is his favorite), visiting friends, running errands, playing outside, and learning lots as we go!

 
I'm not going back to school but I have had a hand in getting these kids back to school.

           Here we are on our walk home from the bus stop, with a view of the beautiful fields and orchards that surround us and the wonderful children we are raising here for a season.


Saturday, September 6, 2014

Baby Yovi

We’re happy to welcome a new baby into the family.  It was a treat for Adam and me to meet her and visit with Marta and Ivan at the hospital. The kids adored her when they got to meet her a few days later.
Robbie adoring his new baby cousin.


Emily and Michael both enjoyed gazing at her and holding her.





Adam and I were happy to take turns holding our new niece.


Such tiny feet!

Boquets from Grandma Jeanne and Ivan.  How sweet and thoughtful!






Everyone looked so good!



Welcome to the family, baby Yovanna!

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

On The Trail


We ventured out with our kids and my sister Heather's family to hike the Naches Peak Loop during Labor Day weekend  It was a beautiful mid-morning and afternoon on the trail.  We took many breaks along the way to share a drink of water with our kids, look at the colors on a rock, pick a tasty blueberry, visit with other hikers, photograph the scenery, and more.


Adam and I used to hike with a goal: reaching the waterfall, finishing the loop, reaching the summit; but with kids, it's different. We spend more time taking in the scenery and appreciating what is right around us, and what a lot there is to see; so many beautiful creations.