Monthly Archives: August 2014

What An Uncle Can Teach You

Uncles can teach little boys lots of things. My two little boys were lucky this weekend because they got to learn so many fun things from their Uncle Scott. We went camping at Fort Stevens and had a blast. The … Continue reading

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Bloody Nose

Poor Elias had a pretty bad bloody nose earlier this evening. We were playing baseball out in the backyard. Simon usually hits off the tee, because let’s face it, he’s not very successful at hitting pitched balls. But hitting pitched … Continue reading

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Simon At Bat

Since Nathan and Elias love baseball so much, it is natural that Simon would develop a love for it as well. Recently, he has really taken an interest in hitting off the tee. 18 months is right around the time … Continue reading

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Ahh, Brotherly Love

On Friday morning after breakfast, Elias asked me if he could go outside in the backyard and play. I still had to clean up the breakfast dishes, sweep the floors, and do a couple of other chores, but I decided … Continue reading

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We’ll Miss You Uncle Greg and Auntie Shaina!

We had to say goodbye to Uncle Greg and Auntie Shaina on Tuesday. Having so much family in town made the week such a whirlwind, and it was sad to say goodbye. At least we’ll see them again in November, … Continue reading

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Pinata, Pool, and the Final Days of Family Fun

Our Spokane family left on Tuesday, as did Grandpa. We had a lot of fun in the last couple days of their visit. Elias asks if his cousins will be there every time we load up the car to go … Continue reading

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Rose Garden and Backyard Fun

Yesterday we got to spend some time with Uncle Greg and Auntie Shaina. We went to the Rose Garden for a picnic, which was a beautiful setting as always. Mostly though, we were just happy to be together. After lunch … Continue reading

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Our Little Ring Bearer

Uncle Greg and (soon to be) Auntie Shaina flew in to town late Thursday night. We got to see them on Friday. Even though we seldom see Greg anymore now that he lives in Ohio, Elias has always loved him … Continue reading

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Fun Family Times

We’ve been having a blast this week hanging out with our cousins, Auntie, and Grandpa from out of town. Elias and Simon absolutely adore their cousins, and each minute of play time together is precious. On Wednesday, we met at … Continue reading

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