Shoes

Brooke and I were at Bob's work recently. Like any golf shop, he has the clothing, golf equipment and shoes neatly displayed. Brooke was paying close attention to how the pairs of shoes were situated with one shoe leaning on the other. When we got home, Brooke called me up to her room and said "Look, Mom! My shoes are just like Daddy's shop!" She was so sincere about it. I could tell cracking up was not the response she was looking for so I did my best to hide my laughter!

Mother's Day Weekend

Mother's day weekend was so nice. It started on Saturday with lunch and shopping in Olde Burien with the girls. My Mom, sisters and nieces came. A highlight was when mom received a gift from Dad. It was a ring with birthstones of the kids. What a thoughtful surprise!

On Sunday morning the weather was absolutely beautiful. I went for a bike ride and enjoyed the morning stillness while Bob and Brooke made my favorite breakfast of eggs, bacon, toast, orange slices and coffee. For a Mother's Day gift Bob built a much needed shelf in the laundry room. I know, not exactly exciting for anyone but it sure is for me! The weather began to turn and it was a perfect afternoon for kite flying. Hours were spent with Brooke running around in delight. Bob and Brooke topped off the day by making a delicious dinner complete with creme brule! We were able to enjoy that with my folks. What a perfect Mother's day. I am so blessed!

Mom opens her gift

The Olde Burien Feed Store was perfect for animal lovers

The baby chicks were adorable

Morgan and Cathy

A shelf - hooray!

Perfect wind for kite flying!

March of Dimes

Brooke and I completed the March of Dimes. It was an awesome experience and so great to support our friends, the McCann family, as well as the many other babies in need.

You never really know how a 5 year old will do walking the distance but thanks to her motivation to deliver a ballon to Megan it worked out. She was certain Megan was ahead of us and so she ran nearly the entire race! I just tried to keep up, zig zagging between people with a backpack bouncing on my back and two balloons tangled. I didn't have the heart to tell her we must have passed Megan a long time ago.

New Friends

Our neighbors came over for a BBQ on one of those glorious hot spring days. So nice to meet really fun people and be on the same parenting page. The kids get along so well. We can picture Brooke and Ryan going to a high school dance some day. Thanks for the friendship, Diana, Jeff and boys!

Landscape 101

Our backyard is lookin' good but it doesn't take much to improve a blank slate! Here are Brooke and Bob planting our new trees. Brooke's favorite is the apple tree.

The Tooth Fairy

Brooke lost her first tooth on April 12th. She was sitting at the table for breakfast and out popped the tooth! I wish I could have captured on film that look in her eyes of surprise and utter joy!

While many kids leave their tooth under their pillow, Brooke decided to leave her tooth in a glass of water on the kitchen window sill just like mom did growing up. She even put in a dash of salt for the finishing touch. She wrote a note asking that the Fairy leave her tooth and the Tooth Fairy did just that along with leaving 2 gold coins with fairy dust on them! (It looked a lot like clear nail polish with glitter) Brooke was absolutey thrilled!

Seattle Children's Museum

Last week we had a great time in Seattle with the McCanns. We went to the Children's Museum, rode the carousel and the weather was perfect for a run through the Seattle Center fountain!

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