Summer Highlights

This summer has gone so quickly I haven't posted any pictures so here are a few highlights of what we have been up to.

We had some friends come and stay with us from California so we took them on a tour of Seattle... and we rode the Duck!

We spent time with grandparents...

and Great Grammy!

We went to U.P. Festival with our friends Kevin and Janelle and Ella's BFF Miley.

Ella and Colin checked out the Jackson Spray Park and had a blast!

We went to Hood Canal... and another trip to Fox Island.

And Bernie and I have gotten to enjoy a few boat days on our own with friends. We are not ready to say goodbye to summer yet and are hoping the fun just keeps coming!

One Year Pictures

Happy Birthday Ella!

We celebrated Ella's 1st birthday this past Saturday. It was a pretty hectic day and super hot, but it was a lot of fun. Definitely a birthday to remember!

Born on the 4th of July!

I can not believe that our baby is ONE YEAR OLD! It is amazing to me how fast this year has gone and how much one little person can change in such a short time. We are so blessed to have such a happy, healthy little girl who brings joy to our lives every day!

Happy Birthday Ella! Thank you for blessing our lives! We love you!

Happy Independence Day

We spent the 4th (and Ella's birthday) with our friends the Costanti's at Spanaway Lake. The kids had so much fun playing in the water, going on boat rides, and watching the amazing firework show that John put on. Ella was so wiped out that she actually slept through most of the fireworks. I was amazed and kept checking on her because I didn't think that anyone could possibly sleep through some of the big explosions that were going on, but she proved me wrong. It was a great day for a first birthday!

Tot Lot

Here are some pictures of Ella playing at the tot lot! She is getting closer to walking but is still extremely cautious. It is so cute, when she realizes that you aren't holding on to her she giggles and sits down immediately. What a big girl she is becoming!