Pumpkin Patch 2010

Today we met Tommy's Class at the pumpkin patch for some fall fun. It was so much fun to see Tommy and Claire interact with classmates. We got to go for a hay ride and pick a pumpkin, play in the corn and just have fun on the playground. We where all exhausted by the time we made it home. The weather was so sunny and perfect. I love fall.

Boo Zoo

Iron Man
Watching the wolves howl

Shark Attack

My beautiful Pumpkin Fairy

The Heard minus one

Snow White and Iron Man

The Alders came over this weekend for some fun times. It was Boo Zoo, so of course we dresses up the kids in costume and went to see the animals! We met Carrie and her kids at the zoo. With six kids in costume running around the zoo on a Saturday we only made it through half the zoo in about 3 hours. Don't ask we aren't sure how that happened either. So here are some pictures of our animals looking at the zoo animals!

* Yes I know and I will try to be better about updating*

Happy Spring!!!

They grow so fast!

We are so excited to see the sun and to have spring finally here. We are definatly not winter people come February. We had so much fun this week with Amy and Taylor coming to play. The kids got to go to the park two days in a row with no wind and no rain.

Claire's first birthday is coming and we are so excited planning it. For Tommy's birthday he has chosen to have a dinosaur birthday and the cake he has designed is so cool. It will have a volcano and "smoke" coming out of it. I hope I can pull it off.

I hope everyone is enjoying the sun and gardening. I can't wait to plant some flowers and I have really enjoyed watching my tulips bloom. That truely is one wonderful thing about living on this side of the mountains, it is already green and we are mowing our lawn, and the flowers and trees are so beautiful.

ENJOY!

All grown Up...

Tommy is all grown up. Our Baby is no longer a Thumbsucking Baby. On a beautiful sunny day we decided to set up a swing outside on our porch. He was having a wonderful second ride when he fell off and got hit in the face by a swing, it broke his front tooth loose. Luckily it didn't fall out. The dentist said it should be as good as new in 2 days. Unfortunately for Tommy this meant he could not suck his thumb, poor baby.
We have been trying to get him to stop for awhile and this was the final push. In order to stop we took away his lovey, "yellow pillow". As with everything in life Tommy moved on and has only asked for it a couple of times. I on the other hand have been a complete wreck! I have been crying hysterically for his yellow pillow and the last strand of babyhood he had left. I really miss those chubby hands and rolley thighs and the way he looked so completely satisfied with his thumb and pillow. Alas parenthood is hard.

Where in the world are the Germans?

Why I haven't posted!!!

Baby Claire, love her!

A moment of sweetness for Tommy.

Yes, I am that Mom. I haven't posted for 6 months. Where did the time go? I could give you excuses but it comes down to I am just getting this two kid thing down now. Claire is almost 10 months and Tommy is knocking on four's door!
Well a lot has changed. Lets start with Claire. She is now crawling and pulling herself up. Tonight she took a couple of steps along the music table she has. YIKES! She has said her first word Ba (Ball) and boy does she love them. Tommy was bouncing a basketball and every time it came into her view she said "Ba, Ba". How cute she is! She has a smile that warms your heart, her whole face is enveloped in a grin. I love it.
Tommy is having a wonderful time at our expense on being three. We took him to Red Robin to celebrate him turning 3 1/2, we are officially on the downhill side! Four has to be better then three right? If you know different don't tell us. We would like to keep that bubble intact for now. He has been learning letters at school and can count so high. His passion of the minute (besides Cars) is music. He loves musical instruments and has a play guitar and drum set. He sings and dances it is so cute. He really likes to watch rock videos and imitate the rock stars. I hope he continues on his music path, he really enjoys it.
John has been working hard on wood working. He made Claire's changing table and then a marble board for his grandpa. They were both so beautiful. I am so proud of him. Now if we could just get the garage cleaned out so he could work in there he would be set.
As for me, I am just enjoying being a mom. Work has been hard, I changed jobs and now I work in the Pediatric ICU most of the time. It will just take time to learn my niche and know how to deal with everything emotionally. Lots of sick kiddos. But I do love the work. I have been practicing my sewing skills. I am hoping to take a few classes when everything calms down. Right.
I will try to post more frequently, but I can't promise!

Family Pictures 2009

Family photos by Susie Thompson (253)304 1342

Kyle and Tommy

He wanted to swaddle and feed his baby dinasour

Having fun with Kyle and Baylee

True!

So the big question is "Where has the summer gone?" Claire is almost 3 months old and Tommy is growing like a weed. Everyone here is doing so well.

Kyle and Grandma Donna came to babysit so we could go and see Harry Potter. The kids had so much fun together. Kyle is such a help and Tommy really loves him. The next day we went to the zoo. We had so much fun, but it was hot.

We had some family pictures taken this weekend and it was fun and stressful. Tommy is definitely 3 now. At times we aren't quite sure what to do with him. But overall he is a good boy and loves his little sister. This summer has been pretty laid back as far as big events. Although lots of trips to the zoo and home to Ellensburg. I am thoroughly enjoying having the summer off and not looking forward to returning to work and leaving my babies (September 1). At least with my new position at the hospital I work less days, longer hours but I will be home more with them. See everyone at Rodeo and enjoy the pictures. We had fun making them.

Love, The Germans