Wedding Number Three

Wedding Number Three was Saturday. At Suncadia. Drew and Morgan. Another of Casey's many cousins. Sans kids. A beautiful view and a very fun dance party courtesy of my darling Chelsea.

The picture taking opportunities were not as great as the last wedding. The view was spectacular BUT as you can see it was quite windy. I couldn't stand for more then ten seconds without my skirt blowing up. Hard to take pictures and hard to be in them. And I'm sorry but there are no barrel chest poses this time. Sad.

I know I've been talking about my DearLillie Etsy top too much.

Here it is.

Once again, a very fun night with friends. I pretty much laughed for an entire two hours.

backyard fun

Super Kid

Kyla was chosen out of the audience at the library concert today to fly around the room while

this guy, Tim Noah, sang a song about a super kid. She was all smiles. Thanks for this cute picture Lisa.

Later on in the car while we were discussing it she said matter of factly,

"I think that guy picked me because he liked my cute outfit."

Kyla, you make me smile.

Lovin' Lessons

Isn't this the cutest little swim team you've ever seen?

I just got done with my swimming lesson in murky Lake Meridian tonight.

It wasn't quite as cute. Holly? Lisa? Where was the camera?

Today begins an eight day "intensive" sequence of lessons. 

Kyla is an old pro at swimming lessons but this was Heidi (and Pearson's) very first day of real lessons.

 And what better way than to have the other two members of the class be T & A?

These five girls and two teachers!

Kyla is thrilled to be there no matter what the "lesson" entails.

Heidi was smiling the entire time and insisted on a high pony for the event.

Even Harper came to watch (she was NOT impressed).

Maybe tomorrow.

more happy birthdays

It seems as though Heidi's birthday has been going on for quite sometime. It has. This year we decided to opt out of a large party and instead have a big family party and then celebrate with a few of Heidi's "besties". The Monday celebration was to be held at Fairwood (an outdoor pool). If you will recall, yesterday was a cool very cloudy 57 degrees. So Plan B came into effect. The besties met us at our house for goldfish cupcakes (yes those are fish- other guesses were orange turtles and lobsters) and then on to public swim at the local indoor pool. Heidi didn't seem to mind. She was happy to blow out the candles once more and see both of her Addisons at the same time.

weather report

June 30, 2009 probably 85ish degrees, water temperature near freezing

Mud Mountain Dam

June 22, 2010-  probably 70 degrees, water temperature still near freezing

Mud Mountain Dam

A little bit chiller than last June but hey we'll take it. At least it was 70 degrees today! The weather around here has been disappointing to say the least. And for those of you who don't live in these parts let me give you some stats (because I'm a numbers-kind -of -girl). On the first day of Spring this year, March 20th the temperature was 56 degrees. On the last day of Spring this year, June 20th the temperature was 56 degrees. And we have set and are still going on the record for the longest stretch without hitting 75 degrees...it's been since September 2009 since that happened. WE'RE READY FOR SUMMER NOW! We packed a lot into this little day and are hoping it sticks....although...it's not supposed to.

I'd also like to make not of Heidi's saggy diaper booty in picture number one and her wedgie booty in picture number two.

no words

Dad Day

and to all the other dad's we love too!

Meet Cinderella...or Dorothy...or Flounder...or Little YaYa

We're still not sure what this little fishy's real name will be yet. Cinderella, Dorothy, Flounder and Little YaYa (kinda like Little Jerry Seinfeld) are what she's been called so far. She is Heidi's birthday present from us.  This morning she opened her very own Little Mermaid fish tank-complete with a picture of a cute little goldfish swimming around on the box. After daddy filled the tank, water began leaking everywhere...it was cracked. Great! So sad...she did not want a new one. So Kyla, Daddy, and Pearson (who they picked up on the way) went to the "fish tank repair place" and the tank came back like brand new.  Next, we headed to see Toy Story 3....whew....didn't think we were gonna make it through that one. Kyla was screaming out loud. Why do they have to make a mean menacing toy and the threat of everyone being chopped up and burned in an incinerator? I don't know. Next stop, get two goldfish. Well, that didn't quite go as planned either. Apparently the only thing that will survive in this 1.5 gallon filtered tank is one single solitary ugly Beta fish. I do not like Beta fish. What could we do? We went with it. So she's here. Swimming around...Ariel and Sebastian...and Kyla and Heidi keeping her company.

She's 3...

...and lovin' it.

And we love her.

Happy Birthday Heidi.

You are a sweet adorable little girl.

Everything that comes out of your mouth is cute...even the naughty things.

I love the way you tilt your head, shrug your shoulders, and grin when you are explaining something to us.

I love how you and Kyla are such great friends.

You talk to her and comfort her when she's scared at night.

You two play together all day long.

You change your clothes at least six times a day.

You love to snuggle and be held.

You are a pretty good little eater and love all kinds of sauces.

We love you little Heidi Hosers and we're glad you're 3!

Right now, you'd be saying, "I'm not Heidi Hosers, I'm Heidi Grace!!"

{Almost} 3

Heidi's birthday {weekend} kicked off today. She won't be

3 until Saturday but we started things off with a family party!

Of course it was complete with a theme- "Under the Sea"

The cake was Little Mermaid inspired.

 The party was also for Grandma Carolyn who's birthday was yesterday.

Our house was transformed into an underwater sea world, seaweed, bubbles and sea life.

I decorated last night so that the girls could enjoy it today when they woke up.
Heidi came downstairs this morning, squealed in delight and turned right back around

headed upstairs and put on her swimsuit. Later on the girls took turns in the Ariel costume.

 

 

I so wish I would have had my camera ready at this moment.

I had to pick it up off the ground when I saw her react like this.

This is what she looked like when she opened Kyla's present.

Alvin and the Chipmunks The Squeakual soundtrack.

All the single ladies put your hands up!

She loved all of her presents. It was pretty cute.

She received a Cash Register, a fishing pole, a Hello Kitty bike,

a Fufa t-shirt, and personalized stickers & coloring book.

She won't get our present until Saturday but I think it will be a hit.

Happy Birthday Gramma and Heidi.

We love you!

On to more birthday fun....

Wedding Number Two

Saturday we traveled to Lake Chelan to celebrate Kate (another of Casey's cousins) and Kris' wedding. It was a really pretty setting. The ceremony and reception were held outside at a vineyard. Once again we had a photo shoot. I'm still waiting for a wedding with an actual photo booth. I've heard they are very popular but I've yet to experience it. Until then...we'll just have to do our own. Congratulations Kate and Kris.

A new tradition I guess...if you remember from the last wedding.

This is the "barrel chest" pose. I guess it has something to do with these

four working out together at the Crossfit gym and showing off their buffness.

I love this.

Check out Chelsea's barrel chest pose.

She held this for several frames and the rest of us were unaware.

I heart these faces...

Bridesmaid...Aunt Reen

I guess the wedding cake that was picked up the morning of the wedding was a disaster.

I'm not quite sure what was wrong with it but a replacement cake had been brought in.

A trick was played on the attendees

Two bridesmaids "accidentally" dropped the cake.

Kyla and Heidi weren't so sure about what had just happened.

But when Nee Nee told them to go ahead and dig in...

they were okay with it.

The dancing part of the evening moved into a wine cave of sorts.

My favorites from that portion of the evening.

Wedding Number Three....coming in two weeks.