Claire's Birthday weekend

 There is this orchard right by our house and it gets thousands of dandelions in it. Its actually really pretty to look at.

 We went to Portland this weekend. We visited with my Folks and Brother & Family. We also went to my cousins wedding which I have no pictures of sorry Becky. Lincoln laid all the kids down in the spare room at my folks and they were so tired. Its a pretty picture when they are asleep.

 Claire got her first hair cut this weekend. Which well we were cutting off all the baby hair and I get kind of sentimental about it. Silly Claire.

 Claire also turned two this weekend. Happy Birthday Claire. She got to go to the park for her birthday and played in a boat table at Pizza Smitza. She also got to see puppies on her birthday and had a yummy cupcake to blow out and eat. Spend time with cousins. 

 Sam enjoying the birthday treat.

 Ely my nephew chowing down and his sister Nora.

Birthdays are always better with cousin. We had a good weekend. Thanks Mom and Dad for letting us come and spend some time with you.

Lost

 Some one lost something!!

At least three years ago maybe a little bit more.

Ballet Recital

 Madee had her Ballet Recital this Saturday and she did really great. She had a Ballet number and a Tap number.

 She loves taking Ballet her she is with her friend Gretchen in part of their dance number.

 Doing the Can Can!!

Not sure if this was part of the number. Little Dancers are so cute and entertaining. You never know what they will do. We love Madee she was wonderful!

Off to the Races

 Lincoln loves to fish. I really love this picture of him and I thought I would share it.

 Another thing we did on Sam's birthday when we were sure he was not feeling sick anymore. We went to this little pond in town and rode our bikes on the trail that was right there. Lincoln was trying to catch some fish. Sam on his balance bike is getting faster and faster.

For Family Home Evening we went to the Meadow Brook Family Fun Center.

We wanted to take Sam here on his birthday but it didn't work out. The kids loved it.

They have race track, bumper boats, mini golf and the arcade. We did not do everything. We enjoyed the race track and the arcade. Madee said it was the best time ever. (she wants to return on her birthday)

 Sam Turned 4 years old and it was a crazy start to his birthday. Sadly he woke up very early and was sick to his stomach. As a couple hours went by he began to feel much better but we were worried he was be totally sick all day.

 As it so happens Sam got to go on his very own Zelda Adventure first he had to go through the red lasers with out letting them touch him. Then he had to smash the pots to uncover the hidden treasure. He has a bomb fight with flour and nylons (he totally beat Madee). He had to build a bridge and he had to try and pop a balloon that was around Madee's ankle before she popped his. For each task he completed he received a key that would open the door to his treasures (birthday presents). Sam loved this and it was totally worth doing.

 Here is Sam with his new sword and shield.

Blowing out the cake

In case you can't tell Sword and a shield.

Farm Days

 We found out the the highschool kids in Yakima and the fire department put on this free Farm Days. It was really neat. Madee her friend Lilly and Claire are playing in this mini hay maze.

 There was lots of animals to pet and hold.

 Sam with the baby goat.

 Sam doing his part to put out fires. There was flames everywhere :)

 Madee also got to put the flames out in the burning house.

 Madee is milking a cow here and really liked doing it.

 Sam roping a cow.

 We got a picture with fire dog Sparky and even got to play in the fire truck for a min.

We ran into some friends. Here is Madee sitting by Gretchen (Ballet friends) on the tractor ride. We had a wonderful time and some great friends that we went with. I would definitely do this again.

Lincoln's Photography

Lincoln recently got an iphone and well it takes some pretty decent pictures. Lincoln has a really great eye for photo's that I do not share. Just wanted to post some of the ones I really like.



I did want to though in my 5K Race I ran Saturday. It was tones of fun. I definately would like to do another one soon.