Toothless Smile (Feb 25, 2017)

Someone was ecstatic when her other front tooth finally came out after wiggling it for days and days. I will admit I love her toothless smile, priceless!

Kindergarten Basketball

Kallie was very nervous to try basketball this year because she had never played before but once she got over her nerves and tried it she loved it! At this age I would say only about half of the kids can actually get the ball high enough to score a basket and although they try to dribble most kids dribble one or two times and run to the basket.

Kallie is one dedicated kiddo when it comes to sports – she is a quick learner, committed and very competitive. She had a great season, scored most of the points for her team and most importantly had fun doing it.

Daddy/Daughter Valentine's Dance 2017

I am not sure who was more excited for the Daddy Daughter Dance, Eric or Kallie. It felt like a big day . . . a big milestone for our not so little Kindergartner. I bought Kallie a new dress and Eric surprised her with the sweetest corsage. They had a great time at the dance . . . I am pretty sure Kallie and her little friends spent most of the time running around while the dads tried to keep track of them but regardless it was a special evening. After the dance Eric let Kallie choose where she wanted to go to dinner and without hesitation she chose “Little Johns” which is a small diner they call their special spot. They love going there together and having breakfast for dinner . . . both of their favorites! What a special day for my two favorite people...

Snow Snow and More Snow in Issaquah

This year they predicted lots of snow and for once the weatherman was actually right. We woke up to over 8 inches of snow . . . which means SNOW DAY for everyone (well two snow days and a 2 hour delay to be exact). We took full advantage of the snow spending the day sledding with pretty much every kiddo in our neighborhood squeezing in a few hot chocolates so we didn't freeze and a movie when the kids were too exhausted to sled anymore.

New Years Eve at The Ranch

This year we spent New Years Eve in Cle Elum at Hoyt's property (AKA -The Ranch). The kids started sledding the moment they got out of the car and did not stop until we made them come inside b/c it was too dark to safely sled. As usual we had a blast snowmobiling (not my favorite), doing doughnuts in the side by side (my favorite), sledding, s'mores by the bonfire and of course a few cocktails after the kiddos went to bed. It was so nice to get out of town for New Years and spend time with great friends.

Christmas Morning 2016

We love Christmas and as usual we got home late Christmas Eve after caroling with the family and Kallie immediately starts working on her letter to Santa. We set out cookies for Santa, carrots for his reindeer and head to bed anxiously awaiting the morning. Our little early bird was in our room by 6am ready to go. I make her wait upstairs while I go downstairs to turn on the Christmas lights and make coffee . . . which was torture when my parents use to make us wait but now as an adult I totally get it :)

Santa was good to us and Kallie was over the moon when she opened her American Girl look-alike doll who she promptly named Jennifer.

As always we are so spoiled and thankful for another wonderful Christmas but more importantly our healthy, family and happiness!

A White Christmas Eve!

Christmas Eve morning we decided to drive East on I90 with the Minnaar's in search of snow . . . Success! We spend the morning sledding, building a snow fort, snowball fights and of course ending with hot chocolate. It was the perfect start to Christmas Eve and something I hope we turn into a family tradition!