Monday, September 28, 2009

Cohen's 5!

I'm saying it once again...I can't believe it! Cohen is 5! Wow....it really flies! He had a super birthday. He was so excited to have the family over, loved his cupcakes and his presents! He wore the crown he got at preschool most of the day. It was a special day for him! I think he knows he is loved. Cohen and his dog Jack Cohen and his herd of dinosaurs Presents! Cohen with GG, Grandma and Grandpa Cohen with his Ma and Papa

Friday, September 25, 2009

Hiking with my family on the perfect day=perfection

We had the most wonderful day hiking up to Winchester Mountain and Lookout. It was gorgeous and perfect weather. We pulled Lachlan out of school for the day (okay we are terrible parents) but we called it a "field trip" as he learned a lot about nature, mountains and got to see all the fall colors. I absolutely LOVE doing this stuff with my family and can't wait until Mack is big enough to go too. Today we left him with his Ma (my mom) though and I am really glad we did considering how steep it was at the top and how busy he is! Although I really missed him-especially not having his little smile in our pictures. The views were breathtaking. The trail started out of two lakes called Twin Lakes and they were so beautiful. They have camping right there so we think it would be fun to camp at the lakes one of these years and do some hiking all around the area. There are working mines and it would be really cool to check them out. I would love waking up in the morning to the views too. It looks like the fishing is great in the lakes as well. The boys gorged on wild blueberries (so did I) and the fall colors were so pretty. The lookout was 6521 elevation and the views were really unbelievable and the pictures don't even compare to seeing it in person!

Starting out at Twin Lakes
wild blueberries
Mt. Baker and mountains in every direction
The very tip of this mountain was our destination!


we should have brought sleeping bags!
The perfect lunch spot
Mt. Baker behind us
6521 elevation

Mt. Larrabee behind us
Twin Lakes from the top
hiking down

Monday, September 21, 2009

I need one of these!

I LOVE my Cuisinart food processor but it is old...well old compared to this! Check this baby out!



Beautiful huh! I think so too..."Santa, I've been good!". Oh, and did I mention how much my family would appreciate all the wonderful creations I could do with this? Unfortunately, it's a little spendy and from Santa this year I am getting a new bathroom...but my birthday is also in December...oh, yeah I'm getting a new bathroom for that too! Oh...well maybe next year!

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Cohen's first day of Pre-K

Cohen had his first day of Pre-K today. He had a great day and told me all about it when I picked him up. I thought he would be a little upset because his teacher was sick but nope...no problem at all. He can't wait to go again on Thursday! I'm so proud of him!
Cohen in his class
Almost 5 and 2nd year of preschool

An evening at the park

Our boys
View of a passing ferry
Mack's first time eating an icecream cone all on his own! He ate the entire thing!
Drew and I took the boys to Washington Park for a picnic last night. We had such a good time. Drew made fried chicken, salad and veggies from the garden. It was a beautiful evening. We took a walk around the loop walk and enjoyed the views. It absolutely made my day to spend this time with my family.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Missing my sweet Lachlan (who's at school)

This smile is infectious!

Can't believe I am saying this but I've really been missing my Lachlan this week since he's been back to school. Sure, it can get a little crazy with the 3 of them, but boy he's one fun kid to have around. Things are SO much quieter w/out him here all day! I miss the little grin he gives me from his dirt pile outside too. I'll miss him on Friday when I take the two younger boys hiking w/out him. He will miss me too because he loves to hike (more than school). I love my kids to pieces!

Just thought I would share my thoughts today. I'm going to be better about blogging. It's so much more personal than Facebook!

Monday, September 7, 2009

Late Summer

Boy, it has been a while. Sorry. I've just been so busy enjoying the beautiful weather I haven't had time to post. What a great summer it was. There wasn't a day that we weren't doing something in the sun. The boys, Drew and I enjoyed it completely. I am finally starting to catch up here at home from running all summer. We had wonderful days at our annual church convention in August too. The garden is still doing great and we've added another garden spot to our property for the boys to have more corn to sell for next year. School started last week for Lachlan (2nd grade) and Cohen will start his 2nd year of preschool next week.

Mack is now 20 months! He started saying more words just this week. The most fun one is "pobby" for potty which I am hoping he will want to use soon. He's been so fun this summer too. He continues to love being outside with the boys...especially if it involves water. He loves getting wet and playing with the hose. He loves to dance and sing and everyone tells me how big he is getting...I'm a little in denial :). Wish he could stay small a little longer. He's also mastered running, which is very cute. He is really trying to stay up with is brothers!

Drew and I are having our bathroom remodeled starting tomorrow. Actually in our bedroom there is a bathroom, or a space for a bathroom, but the previous owners never did anything with it. So, we are having a wall extended, having it tiled etc. It will be really nice to have a extra bathroom and I will post pictures when it is done. We are hoping to be done in 4-8 weeks.

Here are some recent pictures:

Hiking the Mt. Baker area
Madeline, Hannah, Lachlan, Landon & Cohen
Lachlan, Cohen, Mack, Wade and Dean
Mack & Brielle at Orcas
Hannah's 11th birthday-love this picture of her jumping!
So hot that Julianne, Kaaran & I took a dip
Lachlan & Cohen
Drew & Mack
The boys listening to "Music in the Park" at Orcas
Our little pilot/construction worker 20 months
So tired he went to sleep with his binkie inside out!
The Boyd Boys Farm Fresh Veggie stand with Mom
A perfect northwest evening to bike ride with Terry & Donna




Hannah & Mack cuddling at Orcas
Lachlan's first day of 2nd Grade!