Best Week of The Year 2012

I know, the year isn't over yet. But this week (well, not THIS week, but the one I'm blogging about) was too good to not be on the fav list. Blogging got but on the back burner, but it's time to fill you in our our visit from Grammy and Grand Papa.

Silas showing off his beautiful Kahle legs

Sampling fresh chocolate milk - no complaints here!

Bobby and Patricia braved the fair with us. The great Western Washington Fair, in Puyallup. (Jude loves to say that word, and I laugh hearing him say it!) It was hot. Hot for us, and dry for The Bobby Kahles, I'm sure. I think it was nice it wasn't raining though...

We celebrated Silas' birthday - they can testify that he did NOT like cake! After waiting a year for sugar, he still doesn't do much of it...I think it's too much for him.

You can't tell by these pictures, but he was not having it. Silas did not like it on his fingers either. Jude kindly let him try chocolate, maybe that was the issue...

Nope. Doesn't want chocolate either....

With that, he took his hat off and he was done. (and I ate his cupcake for him. And Grey was probably sneaking them non-stop! She ate...ahem... a few.)

Silas was happy with oranges. And I was happy he was happy with oranges. Although....I did try hard to make the perfect, first cupcake. Oh well.

We went to Seattle, a brewery, a kid's museum, saw the Puget Sound, saw some fun parks, shared Silas' first birthday, went to the fair, drank new beers, ate breakfast together, had some singing and dancing in the living room, saw the space needle, sat in traffic, saw Jude play guitar at church, went to Pikes Place, saw flying fish, sampled fresh fruit, bought fresh doughnuts, ate cheese curds and the-best-ever cheese sandwiches, had a few home cooked meals together, and shared lots of hugs. It was such a great week!

We loved the adventures and the down time together. Even the simple things like having breakfast together was such a treat!

Pikes Place.

A stranger took this. Their idea is always different then mine. Sometimes you win, sometimes you loose.  We are missing the grand "Pike Place" sign, but at least we look good. 

Upon arrival I think immediately we went underground.           

We took them down a questionable looking alleyway 

to the great... 

..............gum wall!!

Grammy makes sure her grandbabies are okay.

I know. We live in a weird, dirty city.

Bobby, explaining his shirt for the 5th time. 

Beecher's Cheese Shop.

These two became instant buds. And they look a LOT alike. :)

It's a pretty chaotic place. I did not get the best pictures, but I kinda like the craziness coming through the photos.  :) Thanks for the smiles Jude!

 We had a blast!

I often watch Jude with the kids and think, "If his family could see him, they would be so proud." Jude is a great father and person...as you know. But when his parents came to visit, I think I was equally proud of what a great grandparents they are. We are blessed. Blessed not just with family, but with AMAZING, loving, and fun people in our life!

Thank you Grammy and Grand Papa for crossing the country to see us.  We love you with all our hearts and we think of you everyday. Every single day. Come back anytime!!

XO

1st Haircut

It's been a while. I have a whole week of exciting times with Grammy and Grand Papa to blog about, new teeth and words from Silas, his 1st Birthday.....Oh boy. So much!! But tonight I'm going to take 5 minutes and show his first haircut.

Done by Dada.

Zero tears!

Can't say that he doesn't look a little concerned. (Silas, not Jude, he's got this under control!)

Silas kept leaning forward...heehee. And Jude dodged the obstacle of standing and pointing during the movie. I mean haircut. 

We did it! Yay!!

Playing at Point Defiance

Went to a new park...it's been a while since Grey has asked to go to a park (not since the bullying boy thing happened.) which makes me sad. But the sun was out and I asked her if she was game. A sweet smile later (and a rush out the door) we were at the most Northern point of Tacoma at one of the Point Defiance parks.

I love it over there...

Needless to say (bigger picture) this next one is a favorite! (Also, note the dead leaf in hand. She continues her love for withered nature.)

Happy boy.

Then we got back into the car to drive through the park a little farther to Owen's Beach. We had lunch there and headed home before Grey walked into the Puget Sound...

(Silas' sweaty head - I love it!)

I was afraid it wouldn't show...but in this last one you can see Mt Rainer. It's in the background right in front of Grey's head. It's nice and clear today! We'll have to make a trip up there soon.

Lastly, I thought I'd leave you with a picture of Si's new teeth!...

...yeah. Haven't got that yet. Maybe he'll let me get them tomorrow.

Trust me, Jude and I tried!! We even made him cry trying. (Sorry buddy!)

To come soon!

Grey.

I'm learning that having two children (probably no matter the age difference) is like having twins when it comes to toys, attention, snacks...everything. If one has it, the other wants it. If you get a dinosaur for him, she wants one. Potty for her?! Well, that's just what he wants to play with...

So I feel bad if I blog about one child and not the other. So, to keep things even and equal, here is a blog for our sweet Grey. Not that this is really an issue here...but I don't have a whole lote to say about these pictures so....

A few snaps of my favorite little girl.

loves riding her trike with dada

Sipping with straws. Usually a "groovy smoothie" or mum's coffee...

Pretend earrings. (she picked out this shirt and these earrings herself!)

Learning to share and make new friends.

I have a lot of "favorite" pictures. I'll have to do this again sometime. Oh, and for Silas too.