Day 210 of 365

Today the kids and I woke up early. We left the house at 6:30. It was a very long drive but not too bad. We got into Portland about 4:00. The kids were so excited to be out of the car and to be at Grandma & Grandpa's! After unpacking my mom and I headed over to Nikki's to meet baby Holden. Our new nephew is so adorable. He is just perfect!

Day 209 of 365

Today the boys had soccer. They did a great job and had a ton of fun. After soccer we played at the park and then came home and had lunch. I got all the kids packed and most of the car loaded during Parker's nap. We had a nice afternoon hanging out. The kids and I are all ready to drive up to Portland tomorrow.

Day 208 of 365

Today was a nice relaxing day. We didn't really do anything. Josh played a few levels on the wii for the boys. Nothing too exciting! It was a much cooler day, so awesome!

Day 207 of 365

Today was a much cooler day, so nice. There was a breeze this morning and we didn't have to turn the air conditioning on until 2:00ish. The kids were pretty good today. They played Barbies most the day, even the boys. All 4 of them are having so much fun with all the new Barbies. For dinner I made spaghetti and homemade wheat breadsticks. We all had a nice dinner together and then we went out for frozen yogurt. The kids love going there because they get to pick their own topping. We had a really nice evening together!

Loving Holden's feet!

It's a Barbie Party

Day 206 of 365

Today we got up early and went to Church. Josh and I were so tired but we went and were both really happy we did. We came home. Josh started cleaning and I went to the grocery store. After lunch I started Emma's birthday cake. She decided on a white chocolate raspberry swirl cake. The cake took all day to make. The house took Josh all day to clean. In the middle of decorating the Barbie cake Parker bashed his eye on the corner of the window seal. There was blood everywhere which of course sent Josh and Carson into panic mode. He has a pretty big gash near his eyebrow/eye- but not too close. Its pretty much in the same spot as Carson & Cooper's scar. Crazy. The Basset family came over for Emma's birthday party. We opened presents, had cake, and played on the slip'n'slide. Emma got some great gifts and she is so excited to play with everything. Thank you everyone!!

Day 205 of 365

Today the kids were so excited Daddy would be coming home. I'm so excited too! We spent the day hanging out, trying to get things picked up a little. Josh was able to help Nikki & Holden get home. Holden is just so cute!!! Josh left Portland at 3:30 and made it home at midnight.

Day 204 of 365

Today I became an Auntie again. Nikki had Holden at 2:47am. He weighed 7lbs, 7oz. He is just adorable!!! The kids were very excited to see pictures of him when they woke up. Parker in particular really loved the pictures. We spent the day hanging out. Nicole, Cameron and Tanner came by for a little bit. Tanner is getting so big, almost 10lbs now! The kids are ready for Daddy to come home. They miss him alot!

Adorable little Holden

He is just so cute!!! Can't wait to meet him!

Day 203 of 365

Today we stayed home and played. I wanted to stay home so I could be by the phone because my sister-in-law was induced at 6am. The kids are so excited for baby Holden to be born. We had a long talk about babies and how baby Holden would be entering the world. They were quite interested. I'm so happy I get to be an Auntie again! As of now, no baby yet and she is 7 cm.

Day 202 of 365

Today was Emma's 4th Birthday. She woke up early and went to Starbucks with Daddy. We opened a few presents then went to the boys' soccer practice. Josh had to leave after practice to head up to Portland for the arrival of our nephew tomorrow. After practice we came home, had lunch and played Barbies. After Parker's nap we went to the spray park. The kids had so much fun there! It was a great park with lots to do. Then we went to the store, picked out a cake, got dinner and played Barbies. Emma opened presents from my parents while they watched on skype. We played some more Barbies, sang happy birthday, and had cake. We will be having a big party for her on Sunday. I think she had a great day today. I still can't believe my baby girl is 4!

Emma's Birthday

Emma had a great day today!




Lots more pictures HERE

Happy 4th Birthday Baby Girl!!!!

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California State Fair

Day 201 of 365

Today we braved the heat and went to the California State Fair with the Basset family. We got there around 1 and it was hot!!! Despite the heat the kids had a blast! They all went on the rides, everyone ate a special treat to cool off, Parker won a smurf, Carson went down the super tall slide, Emma got a pink monkey and Cooper got a dragon. We stayed at the fair until almost 6. It was a very hot and sweaty day but the kids had so much fun!

Day 200 of 365

Today we hung out and played. The kids colored for a little bit. They played Barbies and Transformers. Josh had swings so we got to spend some time together in the morning. Emma is so excited for her birthday!

Cooling Off

Day 199 of 365

Today we went to Church. Parker was crying when we parked. He knew what was going on. He screamed when we dropped him and off and picked him up. However, his teacher said he did so much better. He played and stopped crying for a little bit! I was nervous since we had missed 2 weeks. But he did alot better. The big kids all had a great time, of course! We rested during the day. The kids played the wii, colored, and played hot wheels. After dinner we played in the pool and slip'n'slide. It was hot but the kids loved playing in the water!

Day 198 of 365

Today we all went to Emma's ballet class. The boys all behaved so well. They loved watching Emma be the star. After ballet we all went to the party store. Emma has picked a barbie theme. After the party store we came home and had lunch. I went out and got Emma some birthday presents and then went grocery shopping. It was so hot- 106. No fun, especially when you are running errands. We spent the rest of the day relaxing, even Josh!