Zoo with Friends

Today we went to the Zoo (yes again) with our friends Benton, Nathanial and their parents (Paul with the leashs and Andrea). It was so much fun. Nika loved having another little pre-schooler to run around with.

Accent Wall

While the kids and I were out yesterday (Chruch, Birthday party, grocery shopping, etc.) Matt painted the house. Here you see the new accent wall. In the lower picture you also see the new light Matt installed several weeks ago. The house is get ready quick, with any luck we can put it on the market (first for sale by owner then by realtor) by the first weekend in June. On Saturday we bought plants for the front yard. Once the plants are planted it is a whole lot of bark hauling.

Before and After

The last couple of days Matt and I have been working on putting SOD in our backyard. Here are some before and after pictures. As you can see it makes a big difference. I would like to thank all those who helped the process. Josh for helping move dirt, Katie for watching the kids, Stacy for watching the kids, and Nikki for watching the kids. With out you the job most likely would not have been done today. We spent much of this afternoon shopping for plants. We might be able to put them in this evening if the weather co-operates.

Climbing Buddy

Mother's Day

May I please just for a moment brag about my Hubbie. He came up with the idea of going to the beach. It was the best idea ever. I had been wanting to go for the longest time. We did ever so little shopping, had an early dinner (Inn @ the Spanish Head), Play in the Sand like kids, etc. And what just put it over the top was the kids were terrific (like they knew it was my day), everyone got dressed up and kept their clothes clean. I even managed to get enough sleep, get up early and clean the kitchen before we left for Church. Sadly, we were not able to spend Mother's Day with any of the Grandma's.

Make Up

Yesterday Nika got into my Mascara. I was amazed. She looked at it and knew exactly what to do with it. Which is a miracle considering the last time I remember wearing Mascara was my Step-Sister's Wedding nearly two years ago.

Up Close and Personal With Bears

Black Bear

Black Bear

Polar Bear

We Love the Zoo

So Sleepy

Christian's First

It was such a fun day. It took a little time for him to warm up to the idea, but Wow he enjoyed it. There were a ton of kids of every age. So much food, I am sure we will be eatting on it for days. All sorts of Big Kids toys and clothes. We got him a little remote car. I think the toys have been enjoyed more by Big Sis.

He Walks

Yesterday night Christian took his first Step (singular). Then this afternoon he took his second step (singular). I was bragging to his Grandma that she just missed his second step, when I set him down and he took six steps one right after another. I was taken aback. Camara readied we caught his second set of multiple steps (the jury is still out on the actual number) on tape. Proud parents and grandparents will willingly supply the evidence if requested.

Signing off,

Proud parents of Christian Matthew West (nine days shy of his first birthday)

Butterfly

Apparently this was Nika's Butterfly birthday. She got a tinker bell sheet set and comforter from Great Grandpa Mel and a Fairy outfit from us. The entire day she insisted on being referred to as "Butterfly" and referred to me as "Butterfly." Every sentence included butterfly. In the last picture you see her singing happy birthday to butterfly.

Nika's Birthday Cake

Yes, Nika turned Three on Monday. To celebrate Nika and I made a chocolate cake together. She did it all. She put the eggs, water, and batter in.


And as a grand finale she licked the better.

Imagine works

Last week we were in Bend with my Mom and Step dad. We went to Wonderworks in the Old Mill District. Here you can pretend to work at a grocery store, make pizza, be a vet, or build a mansion.

Easter Candy

Somebody got into the Easter Candy.

Spring Walk

The weather is warming here. This is a glimpse of our often walk to get the mail.

Big Kid Bed

Yesterday night the kids moved up to big kid beds. Christian got Nika's bed (which 27 years ago was mine and 18 years ago my cousins) and Nika got a big girl twin. We bought her Tinkerbell sheets and comforter. So fun.

Christian also turned 11 months yesterday.