Seabrook...Paradise!

We enjoyed a super fun vacation with the Banks family to Seabrook on the Washington Coast. It was perfect. The house was amazing, the beach was in walking distance and we setting was so peaceful. I think Addison and Finely's favorite part about the trip was playing in the sand and the hot tub! The adults enjoyed playing hours of Cantan.

Bob even made it to the beach!

Greyon found a little stick and enjoyed driving it around like a little car. It was so cute. He even made the Vroom noise.

He loved running in the sand.

More summer time fun.

Grandad McDivitt came to visit from California. Addison and Greyson loved every minute of his visit. Her are Addison and Grandad marching before we board the ferry to Bremerton.

Addison and mommy cuddling up in the sun.
Greyson, Addison and mommy having special dinner to help celebrate mommy and daddy's anniversary.

We enjoyed a warm summer day at Lake Tapps.

Addison and Daddy enjoying a Camel ride at the Point Defiance Zoo! She smiled the whole ride.

Molly and Taylor enjoying the ferry ride.

Papa with the babies.

They love their books.

Enjoying a moment of sharing.

Our babies.

Whirl Wind of Summer recaptured

We enjoyed many sunny and warm days in Sandpoint, Idaho spending time with family and friends. Idaho truly is our home away from home. Addison and Daddy swimming and having a great jump!

Huge Storms!!
The golf cart always provides endless entertainment for the kids.

Greyson just loves to be naked. Nothing better then a good tan.

Boating!!
Hanging with Rebecca on the Lake!

Addison and Hanna having a good time playing. Hanna is my best friend, Shelly's daughter. Shelly and I have been friends since first grade.

Driving... no one tell him it is still in the garage!

Shelly and baby Austyn.

Digging in the dirt with Papa!

3rd Annual Play Date 4th of July Party

When Addison was 9 months, and Damien was home taking care of her while I worked full time I gave them a gift of weekly Gymboree classes. The classes focused on bonding time with Daddy-baby. They worked on rolling over, flash light peek-a-boo play and singing songs. Daddy really perfected his singing voice during these weekly visits. The classes become more advanced to match the development of the kids. We advanced to jumping, sliding, bending, hopping, rolling, dancing, and running all over the place. Addison still sings the songs and talks about Gymbo the clown. We stopped going to Gymboree a few months after Greyson was born and he was no longer content to sit in the car seat and watch. During our time in Gymboree we met wonderful families and have grown to love these children as if there where our own. We have spent many days together playing at each others houses and meeting at the Zoo. Our latest play date was to celebrate the 4th of July. The kids loved seeing each other all dressed in red, white and blue.

Mary and Addison, twins in their adorable dresses.

The Gang, the big ones first: Gabby, Liam, Ellie, Mary, Addison, down in front Matthew and not pictured Jacob.The Middle kids are: Riley and Baby Joe. Then there are the babies; Greyson, Dante' and Alice.
We even had a 4th of July parade with bikes,trikes and wagons oh my. It was adorable. We decorated a wagon for Greyson but once he saw all the big kids on their bikes and trikes there was no way he wanted to ride in his wagon. She borrowed a trike and let baby Alice use his wagon.

Baby Alice having a ride in Greyson's wagon.

To end the wonderful celebration the kids all enjoyed Firecracker, red, white and blue Popsicles. It was a great day.