Ohio Grandparents come to visit!

Watching the boys play T-Ball!

Grandpa Bill and Grandma Kathy came to spend a few days with us.  Brandon was in Cleveland while they were here.  It was relaxing and nice to have some help with the kids.  We didn't do all that much.  We did hit a few of the local malls.  My parents got to watch the boys' first T-Ball game.  My dad even helped the boys in the outfield. 

Seamus, Grandpa Bill  & Owen

It was nice to spend time with each other.   We always appreciate when family and friends come and visit us.  Hint, hint. 

The boys showing off their new Panda hats!  As you could have guessed, these were gifts from Aunt Brigid and Uncle Brad.  

6 years and counting!

On April 9th, Brandon and I celebrated our six year wedding anniversary.  We celebrated with dinner at Red Robin with our 3 kids.  It was a different celebration than 6 years ago.  Six years ago we partied into the night, this year the night ended with frozen yogurt.   It is a good change though.   Our marriage has been very blessed. Not everyone gets to say they married their best friend.  I just feel lucky that Brandon and I can say that.   Here's to many years to come.

Ferry Ride and a blue Slushy!

 On April 2nd we decided to take the Ferry boat over to Bainbridge Island.   We wanted to take the kids on the ferry to explore the Island.  We parked our car in downtown Seattle and took the 30 minute ferry ride to the island.  While over there we explored, ate lunch and got fudge for dessert.  The island was interesting.  We thought it would have a more vacation feel to it.  It kinda felt like a regular town that we had to take a boat to get to.   It was still a fun day.   We played at a park and explored the water front.  Then it was time to climb aboard and head home.

On the ride home, we bought the boys a blue slushy.  I think this was the highlight of the day for the boys!  Brandon and I both tried it and thought it tasted like BLUE dye.

All and all it was a great day filled with wonderful memories.

Texas Visitors!

We were so grateful that part of our Texas family came and visited us last month.  It was a short but very fun trip.  We first took them to Snoqualmie Falls.  (Remember I said if you visit us you will go to Snoqualmie Falls!)

It was a nice day to enjoy the falls.  

The next day we went to Gasworks Park.  It took us longer to get there because my GPS had no Satelitte reception.  I blame this on the rainy and cloudy weather.  We did finally arrive and stayed about 15 minutes.  We didn't stay long because of the weather.  The rain alone wouldn't be so bad but it came with thunder and lightning.  Gas Works park is right on Lake Union.  
 

The next day the weather let up a little, so we flew a kite at the local park.  It was great to be outside to enjoying sunshine while we could.  Later that day, it rained and hailed.  :)

Thank you Mary Kay and Will for visiting us.  We miss you already!

Never leave your camera unattended!

These kinds of  pictures show up on your camera when little kids grab it.  If nothing else, it is artistic!!  Never a dull moment around here!

Pike Place Market and a Superbowl Party!

Four days after Grandpa Bill left, Brigid and Brad visited us!  It was a busy weekend.   We explored Pike Place Market.  (I might add that I walked it on crutches!)  It was fun to walk around the shops and then sit down and have a relaxing lunch. 

Then it was Superbowl Sunday.  Superbowl means party in our house.  We did it up with snacks and football.   The way it should be done!

It was such fun.  We can't wait for them to come back again.

A visit with Grandpa Bill

Waiting for Grandpa!

My dad came to visit while Brandon was in Washington D.C. for work.  It was really good to have him here because I had just broken my foot.  It was hard to get out with the kids and my gimpy self.  We mostly relaxed at the house.

Once again, we really appreciate it when people come and visit.  I hope you enjoy the pictures from that visit.