We're alive!

I can't believe how long it has been since I've posted to the blog. These past couple months have been busy ones and my poor blog has been neglected. Photos to come soon! In the meantime, here's the most recent video of Anna. My favorite current Anna "move" is when she pretends to sleep, laying her head down on pillows or on me or whatever is around. Sometimes she gets on a roll and will do it over and over again. It is the sweetest, sweetest thing and is one of those things that I want to remember forever.

First playdate

Peyton is about four months older than Anna and lives just up the street. We finally got them together for a play date and Anna loved having someone her size to play with! They have lots in common - chewing on everything, toys that make noise, chasing their brothers around. Can't wait to get them together again soon!

Valentines Day at the coast

We celebrated Valentines Day a day early with our second annual trip to Nye Beach. Played in the sand a bit, until it started raining, then a yummy lunch at the Chowder Bowl, and finally a stop at Hatfield before we headed home. A lovely day.

Portrait of a 3 year old

Backseat buddies

I love that Cole and Anna can now entertain each other in the backseat. The latest is holding hands, which is beyond adorable. If there was a sound track to this photo it would be:

Cole: "Anna, Anna" (in a high pitched voice) "Boo!"
Anna: (giggles)

GG Billie

Recently we went to visit GG Billie. We had a nice visit and she was happy to see the kids. Cole played with puzzles, Anna dazzled her with her smiles and coos. Even though Billie's memory isn't there, her personality still shines through. We need to get over there more often to see her ... a new years resolution.

Play date

It had been way too long since Cole had a play date with one of his favorite friends, Quincy. So he was more than excited when I told him we were going to spend the afternoon at the Toy Factory with Q and Santiago. Love this photo of the three of them.