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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Easter

It wasn't a typical Easter. Brooke came down with the flu despite the vaccination she had received. The bad news... she felt crummy, no pictures with the Easter Bunny, no family get together, etc. The good news... we were given medication for it that worked, we enjoyed our indoor egg hunt and we colored eggs.

Coloring eggs in a swimsuit of course!

Waking up to find the hidden basket.

Our awesome neighbors surprise Brooke with another basket!

Happy Birthday!

Bob turns another year older today and it's not exactly the best day for celebrating. Brooke is sick, the party canceled and Bob got a flat tire on the way home! So, happy birthday... we made your favorite Lemon Meringue Pie!

Pre-K Music Program

Brooke's school had their Music and Movement Spring Program. The kids sang and even demonstrated PE skills set to music. Brooke's class jumped rope. It was very fun to watch! Afterwards we celebrated a job well done with ice cream at DQ along with the McCann's.

Hannah and Brooke

Brooke and Megan

Brooke's Basketball Team

Brooke was excited to play on her first basketball team. She practiced shooting and dribbling at home and would even steal the ball from Dad when they played one-on-one. She enjoyed the other kids on her team, the Huskies. The coach and parents were amazing and we have built some lasting friendships. However, when it came time to play in a game, Brooke preferred to marinate... just watch and take it all in. Thanks to coach Kevin, he placed the ball in her hands on a few occasions. See how she made her first basket in the final moments of the last game of the season! Thanks, coach!

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Fun with Friends

Our friends, the Ayres, came up from Portland for a few days. Brooke was thrilled to have time with Molly and Jack. They get along so well. We had fun catching up with John but sure missed seeing Susan this time.

John with kids, Molly and Jack.

Jack dunks it!


The girls walk Chinook.

Jack, Molly and Brooke - Lunch at Kent Station

Pacific Science Center, Seattle

The Dinosaur Exhibit

The dinosaurs move and roar!

Tide Pools

Astronauts Molly and Brooke

The Butterfly House was a big hit!



One lands next to Jack!



Brooke pretends to be a tree and a butterfly landed on her hand!