New blog address
2011 family blog at http://www.fivetallsmalls2011.blogspot.com/ 🙂
Let the blogging begin!
As the new year begins, so does my attempt to blog and scrapbook . . . both at the same time. My goal is to blog about our life as a famliy this year, and then to print it in scrapbook form.
So to start off, we are in birthday mode as Molly’s 3rd birthday is on Saturday and we are planning her party at Tom’s restaurant. We have some aprons and chef hats for them to decorate and then wear as they are chefs for lunch. (The restaurant is closed for lunch on the weekends obviously.) It should be fun and Molly is so excited. 🙂
Well, I think I’ve decided to stop writing on this blog. It seems to be at the bottom of the to-do list and I never get to it and feel frustrated that it’s so outdated. I’ll be posting pictures on Facebook if you would like to keep up with us there. (So Dad, you might just need to get an account to see pictures.) 🙂
Palm Springs Get-a-way with College Friends
Every two years, my friends from college and I get together for a long weekend in August. It’s such a wonderful time to catch up and relax, and not have to worry about taking care or kids or working. This summer we rented a house in La Quinta, near Palm Springs. It was beautiful and perfect for our time away!
(more…)Happy Birthday Ashley
It’s hard to believe that Ashley is one today! The year went by so fast. She is such a happy little girl and we have had a great year. Here are a few picture from our day. (Birthday party pictures will be posted soon!)
Starting off the morning with a birthday scone.
\Not sure what to think about her new tent and tunnel . . .
Cake time!
Vacation – part 1
We are in the middle of sharing Tom’s parents vacation with them up here on Lake Morton. Then rented a house on the lake for 2 weeks and have graciously allowed us to stay with them. 5 of the 6 kids are in the bunk house (and suprisingly sleeping pretty well). It’s like a big slumber party every night! We LOVE spending the late afternoon and evening out by the lake and have been having so much fun fishing, kayaking, canoeing and swimming. Oh, and eating smores. 🙂 Here are a few pictures, including a few from Ashley’s first birthday party that we had here last Wednesday. I’ll post more pictures when I get them off of Mom and Dad’s camera.
Great view of Mt. Ranier while kayaking on the lake
Playing in the lake
Ashley eating her cupcake
Breakfast at the Lake House