Birthday Girl

Nothing could be better than eating at a favorite resturant, getting sung to, and playing with your new toy (ipod touch.)

Port Gamble

Opinions abounded, and all were that it was a shame that the museum was closed on the day that we came to visit!

We had an amazing New Years eve when friends from Oregon arrived and helped us bring in the Decade. We had light up bracelets, poorly reheated pizzas, and ice cream sundaes with every topping imaginable. I worked during the day (hey..time and a half!) so it was wonderful to have such a laid back friendly group to share the events with.

On New Years Day we were taken out to a lovely dinner and Grant was able to go to the hotel with the kids and enjoy the games.

And since we were on a roll, we decided to go to Bainbridge Island (our first time there on the ferry) and drive up to Port Gamble. We were so thankful that a favorite family decided to join us! We spent some time on the island looking around shops and finding a wonderful bakery. (I had a Meyer Lemon Tart that was superb!) I wish I would have gotten some pictures of the kids, the girls rode scooters, while Grant had his heelies. It was fun for them to have a little freedom.

We ended up in Port Gamble to explore a historic graveyard in a picturesque setting (on prime real estate) and then a BBQ that was memorable for its flavors, its ambiance and the friendliness of its new owner.

Christmas Past

I may be way late getting this posted, but I would like to have people post great stuff on their blogs even if it is of events long ago. A great memory like this one of Grant and Conrad with their Silly Straws...can't be beat! Grant was enthused and since he was pretty sure this may be all he was getting this Christmas (moms purchase from Aaron Brothers) he made the best of it.

And we all loved the treasure box sent from Wade and Andrea!

Victoria and Grant did their own shopping this year and Victoria picked out this beautiful scarf for her Nanny. Grant got what he wanted, a superior set of Lego's with help from his own wallet! Surprise!

My beautiful bike is also very useful for transporting food in the great basket. Troy may have thought he should be embarrassed by riding a bike with pink wheels, but I always have thought that real men look even more manly in Pink. He carried it off well didn't he? And the food was all delicious!

The Happy Family. I enjoyed every moment with our loved ones.

And mom made her special Grasshopper Pie! Yum!

Oh, and the kids ended up getting new bikes, which FIT! They were pretty surprised. Now we just need to accessorize!

Darling Boy's big thoughts

Danny: On Victoria's birthday Danny's mom told him that she is growing up.
His reply? "She is going to turn into a butterfly!"

Joe: On Victoria's birthday we went out to eat at our favorite Mexican resturant. They of course sang the Spanish version of happy birthday to my blushing daughter with the sombrero (complete with bull horns) and then sang the English version with one addaption. When they were done Joe looks at Victoria under her hat and says, "You're not Panchita!"