Katie turns 4!

We celebrated Katelyn's birthday this week. She was so excited for her birthday, she could hardly wait. Katelyn's favorite color is pink, so we went with a pink unicorn theme. Grandma Carol didn't know this, but the gift bag and dress she chose for Katelyn happened to match our decor, too. 

I took a video to send to my parents since they sent a gift but cannot be here to watch her open it. I often do this with all the kids. Sometimes I just get a video of them after they've opened a gift so that they have a chance to say, "Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma!"

Everyone watched intently as she had the fun of opening presents. Robbie is being silly with his birthday hat--the kids enjoy celebrating a sibling's special day. What a sweet smile Katelyn has!

 Katelyn modeling some clothes she got from Grandma Carol.

Tess and Katelyn playing with new Playmobil toys. 

Here they are a couple of days later after they'd made crafts from a craft set Grandma and Grandpa Anderson gave to her. She also received a coloring book and sunglasses from the siblings.

It was so fun celebrating Katelyn's birthday. She is such a delight! She brightens everyone's day. We are so happy to share each day with our now four-year-old girl!

Father's Day Post

Father's Day 2019 we celebrated Adam and the wonderful father he is. We also sent a card to my dad, with a nice message, and I contributed money toward a gift that Marta put together for him with chocolate and mint-scented soaps, cookies, and other goodies. Below is the watercolor Emily painted for him. I encouraged her to paint something that reflected his life in the Northwest (he worked in the logging industry and enjoys hiking), and I really like what she created.  She also made a nice watercolor for Grandpa Anderson--I'll find a photo (from Adam's phone) and add it later.

Father's Day and Mother's Day are some of my favorite days of the year.  Adam and I so enjoy having the time with our family and the way the kids spoil us with thoughtful, usually homemade gifts, cards, and even cute coupons.  Adam is the best dad, and our family is blessed to have him!