we made it

After a long 2 day drive to Washington, we finally arrived. Considering we were driving 20 hours with 3 little kids, it went great. I had my Mom as my trusty car companion. She drove probably 3/4 of the way which is great because I am a wimp when it comes to driving a long time. We got to see lots of family in our stop over in Utah and the kids got lots of snacks and movies to keep them going on the long drive.

It was all worth it for this:

Aunts and Uncles,

new flower headbands made by Grandma,

4 big boys to run around,

Good food, (Do I look tired? I'm still recovering I guess.)

Grandparents,

dirt,

and a beautiful backyard to run around in!

We miss you Dad, come here soon, then the fun can really begin!

Distraught

Erin left this morning with Virginia and the kids headed for Kennewick. Although I will be joining them in a week, I was very distraught and spent the morning trying to injure myself. Bishop and Brandon helped by demonstrating and encouraging daring feats on the bike. See below.

On the way up.

On the way down.

I didn't succeed (in hurting myself).

2 by 2...

It's a girl!

We like to do things nice and orderly around here. 2 boys and 2 girls sounds good doesn't it??

We are very excited. We think our little alien baby girl looks beautiful.

15 months

At 15 months, Mabel is still our itty bitty girl.

Weight: 20 lb. 1 oz. 10 %

Height: 29 1/2 inches 25 %

Head: 50%

She loves brushing her teeth. Notice her vintage tee? That was my shirt when I was little.

She looks so old here to me!

She LOVES shoes. She puts everyones on. Look at her skills with heels already.

I find her brothers shoes throughout the house all day long. Her hair is still red! The color is hanging on longer than I had thought. It matches her personality I guess!