Belated Birthday Fun!!

So I'm finally getting around to posting these photos from the party that we had for the girls. It was such a fun day: perfect weather, yummy food, great friends and not to mention all the pressies - we are set for the next 3 years I think!

Bella getting stuck into the treats (like a good Aussie I served

Chocolate Crackles & Honey Joys - a kids party staple!)

Great friends!

Little Biddy

Bella just mildly excited over receiving 'Toy Story 2' as a gift
(Thanks Uncle Justin!)

The hit of the party: Rice

Her hands down favorite gift!

The fam

Tuckered out

The aftermath!

The Diaper Box Train

So I can't figure out how to flip video (or if you even can), but this was too cute not to post. Just turn your head sideways, and enjoy.

(And, yes, Bella does call us by our first names - I guess she figures that's what everyone else does! It certainly gives a 'hired help' kinda feel to things!)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lulu Biddy!

Hard to believe, but our little one is 1 today! She has grown SO fast and is just the sweetest little girl. We love you Lucy and are so blessed to have you in our lives.

Here she is doing one of her favorite things - lounging. For some reason she loves to capsize the tent and Bella just thinks its hilarious!

*** Oh yeah, Lulu Biddy is her little nickname (courtesy of big sis, of course!)

Cowgirl Bella

One of Bella's favourite parts of our trip would've had to have been going to Capital Lakefair in Olympia. It had a ton of games and rides and she got to see her first fireworks and ride her first merry-go-round. You can tell from the photos that she is a little tentative at first and hanging on for dear life, but then by the end of the night she couldn't get enough. Giddy Up!

Fun times in Washington

These are photos from our trip to Washington to visit Joe's family. We had lots of laughs, lots of food (Panera anyone?!) and great babysitters (YAY!)

gorgeous Julie

our little banshee (nice 'do Bell)

Grandma Charlene in her element

blue eyed cutie

Goofing around with cousin Josiah (such a sweetie!)

Lift Off!

So let me start by apologizing to the 3 people that check this blog, and say how sorry I am that I haven't updated it in months.
We've had some great trips, big laughs, new experiences and a big milestone - Lucy is crawling! Its kinda old news now (sorry!), but she has been on the move for almost 2 months and she is getting really quick. She is getting tired of being on all 4's though and I don't think it'll be long before she's walking.
So enjoy the videos and pics and thanks for checking in on us.

Baby Jesus!

Here are the girls, up to their usual craziness. This is Lucy as "Jesus" (according to Bella).

Apparently he wears pink PJ pants on his head...who knew?