Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Memorial Weekend... it was awesome.

We went on a ferry ride, rode the train, visited Pikes Place, explored the Point Defiance Zoo, ate a lot of delicious food, and laughed... a lot.
It was exhausting... but SO worth it.
I miss them already.
(The following was taken with my phone)

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Picture Overload...

St. Patrick's Day... we did not get pinched.
Grandma, Grandpa, and Carmen took Annie to see "Alice in Wonderland" and Shae stayed home to watch "Brave".
Future Old Navy models...
The REAL Candy Land (with chocolate kisses) with Grandpa and princess play-doe.
Nathan and Annie had a daddy-daughter date... to Cabelas.... I wonder who made that decision... :)
The joys of a trampoline...
Reading books with my loves...
Reading books with Carmen and sleeping with princess shoes (she is a little attached to those).
My little poser... 
Hanging like a monkey and Easter cupcakes
Sidewalk Chalk
Moving can wipe you out!
Unpacked boxes make for excellent seating.
My stubborn Shae (not wanting to sleep) and deliciously darling cookies that our landlord made us!
Playing at our neighborhood park for the first time...
The girls love it and now ask to go daily.

 Exploring our new surroundings...
 Checking out the water and Shae, eating her favorite foods (cottage cheese and tomatoes).
She could do this all day...
Shae and her red-headed dolls (her favorites) and movie time... they are always laughing while watching Madagascar.
Drumroll please... Shae is now potty trained!! Whoop!
My sleeping beauty and her awkward, yet comfortable position.
 Sushi night with the Millers!
I met up with my dear friend, Kara, at Alki beach. It was so nice to see her. Oh, and Shae's hair is getting long...
My grandparents came into town!
Never a dull moment at the Paternosters!
Taylor and I jumped into the lake together... it felt great. Love this girl.
Venturing out in their floaties and "testing" the orange juice (even though she was put in charge of stirring it).
I had the most wonderful Mother's Day! Annie and Shae made me these sweet gifts. Makes me melt.
Shae let me rock her to sleep! It's a miracle! More jungle gym pics... Shae made it to the top of that apparatus for the first time, by herself.
"We're asleep!"
Annie and I were able to attend Brooklyn's ballet recital. She's such a sweetie. Annie loved it. 
Nathan and I went on a date in the big city :) It was awesome... big thanks to Carol Ann for watching the girls!
Shae is ready for the snow to come back... future ski bum.
Annie is walking her dog "Sugar"... Where do they come up with these ideas?
Shae is crying... I think it's because Annie gave her 6 toys rather than 5. Classic.
Annie and Shae had a dentist appointment today! Annie LOVED every minute of it. Shae on the other-hand.... did not love it.