A Few Videos

Summer Fun, Birthday Parties, Camping and Cousin Love

We have had a great summer.  The big event being Lauren and Nicholas turning one in July.  I can't believe that we have one year olds.  Even harder to believe that the little redhead in Cotati is now FOUR!

We had so much fun with all the friends and family that helped us celebrate their birthday.  It was quite an event and we are so thankful to those of you that came from both near and far.

We also took a couple of camping trips this summer, not as many as we'd hoped to but we did have fun. A big thanks to Grandma Judy and Grandpa Dennis for meeting us in Bend and spending a wonderful week with us.  You guys were probably exhausted after all the time Lauren and Nicholas spent dragging you around.  They sure love you guys.

The kids and I also got to spend two weeks in California with family and friends.  We spent some time in Los Banos with Grammie and Grandpa Coy, Solvang with Aunt Rikka and Uncle Patrick, Mio and the Aunties.  Then we headed back to Sonoma County with a short detour to LB as the ride was getting a little long, to play more with Auntie, Cursey and Uncle Andy and the Vissman clan.

So, as you can see our summer has been pretty eventful.  Lauren and Nicholas have been walking since before their first birthday and now are practically running.  They love climbing on everything and yesterday I saw Nicholas think about jumping off the couch.  Thankfully he stopped, but it won't be long.  Every day Dave and I say something to the effect of "remember when they were little enough to let them both sleep in the chair without having to watch them" or "can you believe we have TWO babies"?  But, mainly we just say that we are so blessed to have them and so grateful to the angels that gave them to us.

Wow, Time Flies When You Have Two Ones!

Hi Everyone!  We have missed you!  Have you missed us?  Boy, it's been a while since I have updated this blog so today that is my goal during nap time... so let's get started!

The Easter Bunny, The New Bike Trailer, The Pimped Out Mini Van And More!

Happy Spring Everyone!  Yes, it's been a bit since our last post, but I think these 18 pictures will make up for it.  

We are looking forward to some nicer weather here in Boise and being able to play outside more.  We are definitely prepared... just had our patio extended in the backyard to make more room for toys and bikes.  Got the first of many blow up pools at Walmart last week and the littles are doing their best to start walking, Lauren in particular.  We are looking forward to a bunch of fun things this summer.  First up is a trip to Grammie and Grandpa Coy's house, then a trip to Solvang and Mio, all the aunties and Brooke and Curtis.  Then we will head back to Auntie's and spend about five days in Sonoma County before heading back to Reno to meet Dave for the long, boring trip from there to Boise.  He is driving with us from Boise to Reno and then flying home and then will fly to Reno and drive back with us.  I am not ready to do six hours alone with the littles on that desolate drive.

In July we will celebrate the littles' first birthday and we would love to have any of you that want to come join us.  We are looking forward to the party and can hardly believe that it has already been almost a year.  We also have a couple of camping trips planned including a week with Grandpa Dennis and Grandma Judy in Oregon.  We will also start swim lessons in July and hope that the babies enjoy them.  

What else... We got new bikes and a bike trailer for Lauren and Nicholas.  They love it... until we stop to visit with the neighbors or take too long to talk to Sherri and Jeff at the coffee house.  We are looking forward to taking our bikes on camping trips and for rides downtown on the greenbelt.  

And, of course we can't forget that a certain cute little red headed boy from Cotati will turn FOUR, yes, you read that right, FOUR in July.  How can he be four?  I was informed a few weeks ago that I could no longer call him Stinky but could call him "Voltron".  I am going to try my hardest to stick with Stinky.  

So, without further ado... here are some pictures of the cutes.  

Love from all of us!

Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny Visit at Zoo Boise

Mom's of Multiples Family Easter Picnic

Easter Morning... Well, actually it was more like afternoon

The New Bike Trailer

Nap?  What do you mean?  We don't need no stinkin' naps!

Lauren can now stand on her own for a bit without holding onto anything!

Waiting for Dr. Montgomery...

My New "Pimped Out" Ride... At least it looks clean here

 Lauren's cute new outfit from Grammie Dianne

Nicholas looking handsome as usual and very intrigued with Max

Dinner at the Cheesecake Factory... They had so much fun and got a ton of attention!