Payback: the new game...

The video below speaks for itself. This is the new game being played in our home, and keep in mind that this is only 2 minutes. She would do this for hours!

Playing w/ Blocks...

Here is proof, as to why our Yellow Lab, Nils, is more of a terror than @ first impression.  We have called him hyper, hairy, and much worse, but some people don't believe me that his shedding and shear insensitivity to other people's toys is getting to a tipping point.  I am not saying that a six year old, 80 lb Yellow Lab is going to pop up on Craig's list anytime soon, but I am just saying.

4th of July Parade, BBQ, Swimming, and BBQ...

So last 4th of July, we woke up thinking it would be just like any other 4th of July...it wasn't. We looked outside to a huge firetruck in the street honking with hundreds of kids on bikes, strollers, wagons, etc. Our neighborhood has its own parade. We had to laugh...who wouldn't? But as time passed and this year's 4th crept closer and closer, we realized that it was pretty neat. Of course, last year I was about 8 months pregnant and this year we had a cute little red, white, and blue dress for the event. Granted we would rather own a lake place, but we don't (any donations?). So, we were fortunate enough to have a great parade, great friends with a great pool, great BBQs (yes plural), and great Spokane fireworks. Here are some pics.





What a great country to live in! God bless the USA!

Those eyes...

Wonder where she gets those eyes? People love to comment on Maddie's big blue eyes. They say, "Where do those come from?" What do you think?


Thanks for being a great Uncle and Godfather, Uncle Ben! We will update you all on some great Blackhawk 4th of July Parade pics in the next few days.