School Time

Ellie Grace and Niklas started school last Monday. Ellie Grace was very excited to finally be at the big school and ride the bus. She had a great first week! I cannot believe that my "baby" is in kindergarten. She is growing up so quick!
Niklas returned to his PreK class at the same school so he knew his teachers and classmates. He is going all day this year.

Seattle

Erik and I enjoyed a much-needed vacation last week. We went to Seattle for five nights. We enjoyed walking around Pike Place Market, took a ferry to Victoria, rode a bus to Mt. Rainer, and just had a relaxing week. It was beautiful! We are very thankful to Nana and Pop for taking care of Ellie Grace and Niklas for us.

Seattle Pictures

The Birthday Boy!

Niklas celebrated his 4th birthday as well as his Gotcha Day/Family Day in June. He was thrilled to have his friends and relatives come to celebrate. He loved all the presents and his cake! It has been a challenging year but I now have a little boy who asks for hugs and says "I love you mommy" so I think we have turned a brighter corner.

The Birthday Girl

Ellie Grace turned five last week! Her Grandma Sue and Grandpa How came over with lunch and a gift on Monday. They gave her a new set of Lego's. She and I share the same birthday so I made spaghetti for dinner and we had cake and ice cream before she opened her gifts from us on Tuesday night. We invited her class and a few other special friends to PLAY on Saturday. It was a smaller crowd than expected, but all the children seemed to have a great time.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRACE!

Beach Pictures