Service project

Saturday we went with some friends to do some community service. We repaired trails along "trail 50" in the Capitol Forest. It was a beautiful day and a beautiful trail. We came to one spot that was just a big mess. The tractor was ahead of us and he scooped out the stream and put rocks & mud on what was supposed to be the trail, so we moved the big rocks to the edge, and built a ride-able trail for bikes when before it was insurpassable. It was fun to work together and make a difference in the trail. We hope to be invited out again! Klara rode with me in the back pack. She loved being outside in the mountains and in the sun. She also enjoyed her bananna through the munchkin strainer... the best invention ever and she LOVES it! Poor thing was all tuckered out after the long morning.

yesterday

Sweet Snaps of Klara

Oh I love this girl. Being a mom is my Dream Job and I am living it every day! Here are a few adorable snapshots I have taken over the last month. She is 6 months-almost 7, and is becoming more mobile every day. She rolls and rolls all over the floor and can sit up all by herself. She is becoming more tolerable of cereal and other baby foods, and she makes me smile all the time. Caleb will hold her and chase me around the house and when I suddenly turn around to tickle her she just giggles so much. Oh it is sweet. We are having a wonderful time with parenthood. She loves to blow through her closed mouth and make all sorts of crazy sounds. She is such a joy to have. We both love watching her grow and develop more every day. We love you Klara.

Warm January weather means...

A family hike in the forest. Saturday was a beautiful warm clear day. We had a perfectly clear view of Mt. Rainer and we enjoyed most of the day outside. Klara love, Love, LOVED her new backpack. My mom picked it up at a yardsale for $7.00--A smokin deal if you ask me. It is comfortable also for the one carrying her on their back. We enjoyed our lunch facing the "4 Cedars" tree, you can see it in one of the pictures. Here are a few pictures of our hike. We are enjoying the warm Washington weather and hope it stays this way!

Belated Christmas Review

Our family spent Christmas and the new year in Idaho. We enjoyed Christmas day with my family. Jay had my name and he gave us the best gift of shovels (we'll need them when we put in our back yard this spring), of course dolled up by my creative mother. I love them! Notice the baby shovel as well.
After Christmas we spent time at a cabin with Caleb's family and enjoyed snowmobiling, snowshoing, sledding, visiting Caleb's eagle scout project (wildlife nests- 14 years old, and still standing strong!) and being cozy in a beautiful cabin. It was so good to be with family, we only wish we could have been with everyone!

We're still world travelers

Here we are in Seattle at Pikes Place Market & the Space Needle. My sister Jan came to visit-She is a Nurse and has to work on Christmas day, so she decided to come have an early Christmas visit with us.We're so glad she did-She's been our first visitors at both of our homes! We love you Jan! We had a great time with you.

Early Christmas Gift

I waited over 5.5 months for this and we finally found the perfect set! We found it at the "Treasure Chest" nearby. Slightly used, in wonderful condition and perfect for a nursery. I am very happy with the price we paid for the 4 pieces: (Chair, armoire, chainging dresser & crib)and I am so glad that I no longer have to change dirty diapers on the floor. Thank you Santa for the early delivery!