Preschool orientation.

Cal had preschool orientation today to get acquainted with his teacher, classmates, etc. He's been REALLY looking forward to starting school and has packed his backpack almost daily for the last couple of months with all things he thinks he need for school (including my bra one day....). So today was a big deal that he got to finally go. I've been a little worried about his separation anxiety since he's been pretty attached to momma this summer, but we've been talking a lot about me dropping him off and he seems to be ok with it. And today, he could care less that I was there. The teacher had the kids for 1.5 hrs playing, reading, snacking, and he had a blast. Crossing my finger that next Tuesday goes as well.

Happy 'i said yes' & 'welcome to our family Suzie' Day

6 years ago today Ian asked me to marry him and I screamed 'YES, YES, YES' from the rooftops (or from my tiny Greenlake apartment) & it also happens to be the day that a very special lady joined our family. I gained a daughter and a fiance all in one day, what a lucky girl I am!

The last bit of summer.

Summer seems like it's finally here with this awesome 90+ degree weather we've been having, however according the calendar and Cal starting big boy preschool in 1.5 weeks, it's almost over... Here's a little look at a few of the things that have been keeping us busy this last month.

Visiting Ian at work and checking out the fish passing through the dam.

boating in Crescent Bar with our good friends, the Henrys

Cal + Maddie

a train ride in the park.

Chelan waterslides (I have two very fearless little boys when it comes to the water/waterslides, it's a little scary)

a visit to Grammie & Pa's

Celebrating one of Cal's buddies' b-day's at Smallwoods

playing down at the river (cal has a little stick obsession)

lunching with a lightsaber

sunbathing

bath time fun

loving on our 'first born'

Look who wrote their name all by himself (and very proud of it)

Playing with Stuart (stole this pic from here)

Pack rat.

Cal is very rarely empty handed. In fact, his whole body is usually overflowing with cars, tools or random things he collects thoughout the day. I have to say, he sure is resourceful in hauling his goods.

Big toy, little toy.

The other day we were out walking and saw this beauty...

And guess who just so happened to be carrying along their road grader. It was pure 3 year old bliss.

1 year pics

We met up with Mary a couple of weeks ago for a little Bennett 1 year mini session. This is the 7th time she's shot our family and her talent & ability to perfectly capture my kids on camera never ceases to amaze me. Here are some of my faves.

Walking on sunshine.

Another (quick) walking video for your viewing pleasure.