Things Come in Three's...

so, hopefully, we are done having rear-end accidents! Yes, Aayla and I were in our 3rd rear-end accident together yesterday. The first two happened when I was pregnant with her. All three have happened in my Honda Civic, in the morning on the way to work. And, the other drivers have all been young men. Hmmmm....

Luckily, we are both okay considering the other vehicle was Dodge Ram 2500 4x4. The truck was so tall that it almost missed by bumper all together. It sure did a number on my trunk though!

Fun! Fun! Fun!

We have been pretty busy this week. We visited Portland's Children Museum on Monday and Tuesday we met at OMSI after swim class. It has been a fun spring break!!

Brushing the crocodile's teeth was a big hit...
Aayla, Jadon and Matthew





Water and getting wet are always one of Aayla's favorite...


Aayla up in the boat


Aayla and I


Aayla working


Lucas working on some plumbing


Owen with some flower power


Jadon had a great time being a star on stage




Matthew also liked the stage


Sand and water and Aayla at OMSI

Blazermania!

We joined our good friends Stacie and Garrett for a fun (and winning!) night of Portland Trailblazer basketball. It was an awesome win and a much needed night out! This was the first time we had a "hired" sitter for Aayla that wasn't her aunt or grandma. We are definitely looking forward to more date nights now that we have a great sitter!! Thanks Paige!!

Catching Up...

Sorry the posts have been few and far between. Here's what we've been up to these past few months.

Aayla and her cousin Owen have been spending more time together lately, while her older cousins enjoy some time with their dad motorcycle riding.

Play-doh!


Dr. Owen


A little stroll

My good friend Angela celebrated her baby boy's first birthday. Happy happy birthday little Phoenix!!

Ang and Phoenix (and a little bit of Ken)


Cake time!


The kid table

Don enjoyed a day long fishing trip with his good friends from high school. Although fun, it was not a very productive fishing trip!

Danny, Don and Brian

We have already had one round of Easter egg decorating. I'm sure there is more to come considering Easter is still a couple of weeks away.

Aayla takes the dying part very serious!


Dora eggs courtesy of Grandma!

Oh yeah... Aayla started preschool in February! She attends one day a week right now and loves it! She will probably go to two days a week later this summer. I am also enjoying a little time to myself! Here are a couple photos of Aayla playing at home.

Aayla in her "boat" with her "paddles" and "life jacket" on.

Making a path with blocks

RIP My Sweet Boy

Today we said goodbye to our beloved little Ed. I will miss him terribly and love him forever.