Friday, August 3, 2012

Kate Grad Party

It is time to cut the cake and celebrate the next step in life.

I believe so much in Kates abilities. In this picture I am hugging her so tightly praying she reaches for the stars, does not settle for less than the best life has to offer, and does not assume a care taker role.

Turkey sub and Thom

Lauren standing vigilant over her brother

Another sweet one of Hollie and Nate

The graduate!


Tripper and Jacob- he hasn't changed much but boy is he looking more like his dad these days.

Georgia loves her new neighbor friend.

Loves the ball

Nate likes the Rody "riding" toy.


Nathan has really taken a liking to Auggie, and Theo is showing interest in Nathan. Georgia is becoming a girl and very interested in the next door neighbor girl.

Ok so if you remember Tripper Kates dad-he married Betty and these are their children Jacob and Hannah. Unfortunately Kate does not see them often maybe a handful of times. They were sweet and fun at the party.

I love this pic of Hollie and Nathan, he absolutely adores her.




I thought this was exceptionally cute. Uncle Brian makes Kate's lunch for her every Sunday.


I took all our pictures (hard copy) and scanned them to give Kate a copy of what we had. I used some of my favorites and put together a scrap book for her to take to college.


I love seeing Lauren interact with the kids, I hope they will have enough time together to develop a relationship.


Nate's favorite place

We love the library and read books about 30 x a day.

Federal way library has a puppet station, climbing toys, wall toys, and books. What else could you want?

The kids doctor

Dr. Goldsmith was the girls and Nates doctor- Nate 13mos

Monday, July 30, 2012

Kenzies Grad party- Kris went all out and made a photo booth. So creative 

Me and My favorite graduate

The property is amazing they have trains around the property that have been converted into guest rooms.

Landscaping around this property was beautiful

View from the tree house

Kris and Nate went down the slide and Nate loved it. They sent the truck down first.

Loved all the pics

I love this pic of Nate and I

Girls playing volleyball

The pavillion on Kris's family property


Loved this

could see pics here with Jessica? Or a wedding

A trail through the forest

The tree house-oh I loved it, finish play room basically

Thom and Nate -My guys

Loved this of Hollie

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Alexa's Graduation party

Hollie's BFF from HS graduation party. Alexa will be attending PLU in the Fall. Right now she is keeping her options open for a degree.

Friends for life :)

Hollie is fantastic with little kids.

Nate loved going up and down the stairs.

Silly boys

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

New Top 20

1. Weight of 57 kg
2. Run mile under 10 min
3. Read four books
4. Organize a family reunion for next summer
5. Get away with Thom for one weekend
6. one date with each kid a month
7. Pay off credit card
8. Get a passport
9. Pay for college with out loans
10. start a moms group
11. Learn Spanish
12. home made gifts
13. frame pictures
14. PAINT WALLS
15. ride a bike
16. learn to swim
17. Invest more in Nates college acct
18. Vacation with Aimie
19. Take the girls to a show
20. Take Thom to a concert

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Hollie's Graduation Party

Alexa and Hollie, Alexa is Hollie's lifetime best friend. She is a great individual.

Lilly and Kate. Kate and Hollie have been together since birth, celebrating each others accomplishments. Kate will always be there long after Aimie and I are gone to share memories of how they grew up.

Stacy and Greg, been in Hollies life since jr high. I love that Stacy appreciates Hollie for how nice she is.

April and Dean, I have known April since Jr High. She was Hollie's godmother when we baptised her.

Aprils parents-her mom and my mom are very similar. Maryann and Jim have been to every event Hollie has had in her life.


Hollie's friends from school-minus Katy. Arielle introduced Hollie to Alexa- Kelsey and Lillie from Fife.  

Hollie and Papa

Hollie and Grandpa Ron-Missing Grandma Verta

Hollie and Opa-Nana was helping me keep all the food coming.

Love the flowers that day, not as bright as my Daughter:)

Aimie and Nate.

I made all of Hollie's cupcakes in 2 hours :) lots of work but worth the extra effort

Hollie's birth father, and us. The original 3.


My precious young lady, she is really the nicest person. Some one will be lucky to have her as a wife.

We are so proud of Hollie's accomplishment!

Hollie just adores Robbi and Alexa, she raves about them.