The Beach

So if you know me you know that I love the beach. In fact it is my favorite place. Only living in Washington I don't get to the beach much. I don't really count the beaches in Washington as real beach have sand (at least that's how I feel). So it was so much fun to go to the beach in CA with the sand. I am always amazed to see God's power as I watch the waves. A trip to Ca would not be complete without a trip to the beach. My dad was helping with a baptism service at the beach with his church so we tagged along. Being at the water with the kids is a little stressful but, worth it. This was Ethan & Eliza's first time to the beach.

Visiting Grammy

This is my grandmother who I had not seen in 9 years. She is at an assisted living place. The grounds are beautiful.

Great Grandparents

We got to see my grandparents who were just moved to a retirement community by my parents. Here are a few pictures.

Pop-Pop's Motorcycle

Pop-Pops & Grammy Jo and the grandkids

My parents and the kids in CA.

Trip to CA

So, here's the story. Since we bought our house 5 years ago we have been working on projects to finish the house. More recently (the last 2 years or so) we have been trying to finish up all of our projects so we can sell the house. We are wanting to get a place that has a school that will be good for the kids. Also we are wanting a place that will allow us to host more church stuff in our home. On Wednesday evening while feeding Eliza I was looking at houses online. I saw a house that seems like it would work great for us. Sean and I were talking on the way home from Lucas' preschool end of the year party. I suggested that I fly to CA with the kids and Sean work on finishing up the house on the weekends and after work. So, I called my parents on Thursday and flew down Friday afternoon. Oh, the reason we choose to do it so soon is because Lucas starts summer school in 3 weeks. Thanks to a sister who works for an airline...passes made it possible. Ali was also kind enough to fly down here to help me on the plane. She then flew home the next day. It is tough to get much done while the kids are around. So, is painting and putting up trim. Thanks to kindness from friends and family we will be done soon. Who knows if the house I saw online will be the one we buy but at least if we see one we like then we will be ready to put it on the market. And in a market like this who knows if it will sell. I get to spend time with my parents, see my grandparents, & go to the beach. We know in all of this that God will do as he pleases and do what is best for us. If our house doesn't sell we will be content knowing God has a plan. Pictures coming soon!

Preschool Graduation

Last Thursday was Lucas' last day of preschool. They had a graduation celebration. Here are a few of the pictures.

Dress by Grammy Lynn

Sean's mom mad this dress. Sorry for the sad baby... by the time I could take a picture she was tired.

Ethan's Glasses

I didn't get a good picture of him in the glasses. He didn't want me to take a picture of him. I will try to get another and post it. The glasses make his eyes look huge because he is farsighted. The glasses are already scratched and tweaked. What do you expect from a 2 year old. Our challenge is to get him to keep them on.

Tummy Sleeper

So as is evidence from the pictures we have a tummy sleeper. She sure does sleep better this way. I know what tye all say...but, if she isn't sleeping the other way. Anyway, my mom told me after Lucas was born "it's ok to try the tummy sleeping...remember you all slept on your tummys and you are still alive". Lucas and Eliza are my only 2 tummy sleepers. The purpose here is really to show her cute cherries on her bum. Onsie is a gift from a friend up here Amy. And speaking of sleep Wed night 7.5 hours, Thurs 5.5 hrs, last night 6.5 hrs. What a great gift from God!