Jason is 1!

We love Jason.  He is quick to smile and laugh and brings so much joy to our family.  It's been a little crazy around here lately so we kept his birthday simple and enjoyed the family time together.  On Saturday (his actual birthday), we met up with cousins who were staying on Lake Sammamish.  Although the visit was too short, we had a great time with Becky, Ben, Will and Lucy.

 

 

Tony and Ben took the kids out on kayaks and then they floated and swam around the dock. 

 

A little duck family also joined us.

 

 

Thanks to Becky, I have a few more pics to add!

 

 

Then we had to hurry to get to Max's last baseball game.  He has really enjoyed being on the Redsox.  Then to a little end-of-the-baseball season celebration with some friends.  Then we just relaxed and played.  We enjoyed yummy rock fish for dinner from Tony's first deep-sea fishing adventure the week before.  Tony and I made Jason's cupcakes but there was a little ingredient error so we had to make them again on Sunday. 

Sunday was the day we celebrated our Jason with balloons and cake and presents.

 

First we made a family favorite of taco salad.  Even though we don't know Jason's favorite yet, we could tell this quickly has become a top contender. 

 

Then we finished the cupcakes.  Grandma Kate always has a theme animal for each grandchild.  She makes darling blankets, etc. for each one in this theme.  Jason's little animal was a turtle so we kept with the theme.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Lots of pics to commemorate your very first birthday Jason.  It's hard to believe it's been a whole year since you joined our family.  We love you so much!

Max's Field Trip!

I was able to chaperone Max's field trip to Seahurst Beach Park.  It's a beach that is more for exploring  and you can find lots of sea life.  I was over a group of three boys and we were partnered with a group of 3 girls.  They had lots of fun!

Jason Daniel is Dapper!

How cute is this boy?  He even has eye and nose goo (next morning diagnosed with viral conjunctivitis), but I had to take pictures.

Ryan is 4!

Ryan turned 4! 

Here is what he had to say:

Favorite color:  Blue
Favorite Toy:  Airplane
Favorite Fruit: Strawberries
Favorite TV show:  Jake and the Neverland Pirates
Favorite Thing to Eat for Lunch:  Strawberries
Favorite Outfit:  Shark Wars shirt (what he's wearing right now)
Favorite Game:  Candyland
Favorite Snack:  Fruit Leather
Favorite Animal:  Froggy
Favorite Song:  I am a Child of God
Favorite Book:  Curious George
Favorite Cereal:  Cheerios
Favorite Thing to do Outside:  Ride bikes and scooter
Favorite Drink:  Juice
Favorite Holiday:  Monday
What to you Take to Bed with You?  Hobbs (stuffed tiger)
Favorite Thing to Eat for Breakfast:  Cheerios
What Do you Want for Dinner on Your Birthday? Strawberries and Whipped Cream
What Do you Want to be When you Grow Up?  Jango Fett

Ryan had a fun birthday.  He got to spend it with cousins!  We sang to him on our camping trip and then on his real birthday, he still had cousins over.  We sang to him during breakfast which was German Pancakes, strawberries and whipped cream.  Then we sang to him at lunch time.  Daddy and Uncle Seth got lunch at Burger Madness and we enjoyed eating together and opening presents before they had to leave. Ryan was quite pleased with everything. 

 

Ryan, we love the sweet boy that you are.  You are fiercely independent (positive spin) and you move to the beat of your own drum.  You are also so sweet and always tell us how much you love us and you are thankful for things.  You loved graduating from joy school and you are excited to start preschool.  You wish you could start right now.  Nous t'aimons!