Day Trip

Who is that happy camper in the back? Aare those dirty feet? Yes! That would be Natalie. Beware of dirty feet. She goes Hawaiian style everywhere if she can help it. Have you heard the country song "No shoes, no shirt, no problem."? That is her motto this summer.

Keeping up with Natalie is a great workout. Mentally and physically. She likes to lead people around by the finger, she wakes up from most naps very upset( not sure why) and has been eating more and more foods. Less veggies, but more in quantity. 

She still enjoys a mama nap snuggle. So glad.

We hit the Japanese gardens last week. It was raining, but so very Zen. :)

This photo is beyond goofy! 

Hawaii

Again, my posts are outdated. What would you do if you were in Hawaii for 10 days? Blog? Nope! Enjoy the family time. Here are some photos from our adventures.

Hood River Weekend

Luckily this week went by like a flash and we are back in Hood River enjoying the "Promise Land."

Lil Henry came to visit

Poor Gin. Nat took her bed over.

Hawaii Here We Come

5+ hours entertaining two little ones was a hoot. We all consumed far more snacks than we typically would. Ryan has been traveling solo for so long, this is quite a shock to the system.

Naps on the flight over lasted no more than an hour. I was hoping for a bit longer. Brinley and Natalie were playing together on our seat and an older gentleman came by. Brinley gave him a Hello Kitty sticker. He returned 30 minutes later with a pink hat that his wife had knitted. :) Strangers just love these two little girls. Who wouldn't!

Photo Blast from the Recent Past

My posting skills have been lacking. Life is picking up pace and we are staying busier than ever. Natalie is running around like a little wild monkey and we are enjoying every minute of her energy. This last month she has started trying to repeat simple words we say, has begun hugging tight around our neck (cutest ever) and has found that she cannot live life without our keys. The whole world will fall apart when she can't hold our car keys. We are working on this. :)

Teeth are popping through. Three new molars and a small right front tooth are all visible. It was a fun teething time. 

Enjoy the photos. I hope to post more often. Gotta run. We are packing for a trip to Hawaii that starts tomorrow. :)

She looks so mature in this picture! 

Less mature here, all kid! This shot was at 7am in the garden.

Soaked the PJ's. Off with them!

"Hey Mom, I want YOU to ride faster. I will just nibble on this carrot."

Yes! M and Nat park it up!

See the bandaides? Yep. Immunization day for her 15 month appointment. Went as well as expected. 

Hood River house shed. Lots of bikes.

Dad thought it would be fun to spin us around. Not cool. 

Zoo time! Up close with a cougar. So cool.

Elephants ahead

Good memories of these two.

Group shot!

Big walker

She pushed the stroller back

First ride in the kiddy cart. It was a hoot.

Grandma washes her car...Nat washes hers.

Whew. Rough, but fun day. Big nap happening.