Lincoln's Birthday

 Another year another birthday! We love Lincoln the kids were so happy he had a birthday.

 Madee was so cute she and her friend made little signs and posted them all over the house for lincoln to read for his birthday.

 Earlier in the week we did our traditional pumpkin carving. I love that the kids actually draw the face on their pumpkins and gut them. :)

They are getting so big. I do remember a time when we did most of that. Love Fall and pumpkins!

Prosser Balloon Festival

 We went to the Prosser Balloon Festival about a month ago. Its an hour from Yakima and we got up really early to go see the balloons take off. It was pretty neat. The kids loved watching them set up and take off.

 We had a very close up view of everything and it was cool to watch all 23 of the hot air balloons take off.

 Right above us.

 One very close to us getting really to stand up and take off.

 It was beautiful watching all of them get into the sky.

 One of our recent fun adventures.

Birthday Girl

 Our Sweet Madee turned 7 years old. We decorated!

 I tried to do a peace sign because she said she really loved them. I should have done a little circle around the cake in blue she still liked it and tasted yummy.

 Only two boyfriends after blowing out all but two candles.

 Opening the goodies.

She really wanted that flarp stuff. (it's goo that makes farting noises in a jar) So funny. We also took Madee and well all the kids to the family fun center and did the arcade. It was fun and the kids played a bunch of different games. Sadly the race cars were closed but Madee still had fun. It was a great Birthday.

School Started

 Madee's started 1st grade this year. We were all excited. At school all day long. Riding the bus to and from school. Madee is showing off her new backpack and shoe's in this first picture.

 Sam wanted in on the fun and a week or so later started a round of preschool that we are doing with a few mom's and their kids in the area.

This is Madee at her school. She is so independent. She walked right into her class not even needing me to help her. I must admit I was a little sad driving away from the school. We won't have our Madee with us all day anymore.  She will be fine she will do great!! Bitter sweet moment.

Beach Trip

PACIFIC CITY BEACH PARTY

 We went Portland this last weekend and a bit longer and got in a beach trip while there. I love the beach here is Nora smiling. 

 Brother Seth and Sister Tricia brought their families to the beach as well. It was the prefect weather and a wonderful fun day at the beach.

 Claire is clean in this picture but she was rolling around in the sand after not to long.

 Madee with a sand castle.

 Grandma and Aunt Lauren

 Kaylie and Madee went to the Giant Sand hill and tried sliding down it. It was sandy!

 Here is Ean also having fun in the sun

 Aubrey stayed amazingly clean.

 Sam loved running in the surf with cousins

 Me chasing Claire was not an uncommon site.

 Trishy and Me

 Ely also loved the water so fun.

Aubrey and Claire in the sand. To end the beach trip we went a little ways to the cheese factory and had some ice-cream so yummy.  Thanks for the fun in the sun everyone!

Splash of Red

 Hey Mom here is the finished product. Hope they were what you pictured. And will work.

More Swimming

 We have been doing lots of swimming this summer. In the kiddie Pool of coarse.

 Sam and Claire have been keeping cool in the water.

 We also continued with two more weeks of swimming lessons. With Friends.

 Here is Madee with her good friends Emily and Madison they were all in the same class.

 Sam enjoying his last day playing in the kids pool.

 Madee really isn't mad in this picture she just looks like she might be.

Here is Sam with his good friends Sam Bates and Robbie. They all had so much fun together. Swimming with there friends.