Catchin' Up!

We've had a busy month so far with little time for blogging.  It's time to reconnect and catch up! Peyton walked today more than she has so far, though she seems to sneak it in when we're not watching.  She's on her way.  Though she's still crawling if she wants to get somewhere fast, I'm thinking she'll give it up soon.  

I was hoping she'd walk before we went to Shasta thinking she'd stay a lot cleaner in our dusty camp.  She did, but was content to sit on the ground and taste rocks if given the chance, so she was filthy none the less.  I'll get more July pictures up tomorrow....

Bedtime snuggles...

I remember this...
Peyton is such a climber.  If we turn our backs for  a second chances are we'll have to rescue her from whatever ledge she's on.

We've Got a Walker!

Home!

Here are a few remaining pictures of our month in Astoria.  We've done a lot of driving back and forth and it's so nice to have our whole family back together at HOME!  We did have lots of fun on the beach though, and my mom came up twice.  The other night while saying our bedtime prayers, I asked Libby if she wanted to thank God for anything special.  Her reply? "Grammy Jane's clam holes and Grammy Jane's clams."

This morning we're having a leisurely morning at home.  Watching the news, drinking coffee and watching the girls play.  

I finally got a picture of my mom's new trailer.  She's already had it out three times, and even used it for happy hour in the driveway.  She's going to have lots of fun in her home away from home.  The girls love to play in it too!

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day Daddy and Grandpa!  We love you!

Peyton's Birthday

She's a climber if not yet a walker.

Entertaining each other...
Wish I had those lashes.
Sprinkler time.
My dad was a good sport and repeatedly let Libby pour water on his head.  She thought she was hysterical!
Room for two?!
This is more like it.
Opening a birthday present for Peytie Libby exclaimed, "She got a box!"
Drummin'
We were in Astoria again last week and found a great beach.   It's right on the Columbia river and we drove out onto it, which means we didn't have to haul all of our sand toys like pack mules.  The water is shallow and there's no surf,which is a bonus.  And it's right in front of the shipping channel, so we were entertained by the boats coming through.


Practicing her stance.
Trying to get a good look at the ship.
Peyton watches Shane clean his boat at the end of the day.
Happy first birthday Peyton!
Workin' off the cake.
Seaside

Happy Birthday Peyton!

We just wrapped up a great day...Peyton's first birthday! She was crawling toward me this afternoon and I said, "Stand up Peytie." She stood! Pushed herself up from the ground, stood and then clapped her hands. It was too cute. I predict she'll be walking in under a month.

A Biiiiiiizy Weekend

Last weekend we went to Bend and had an insanely busy two days.  The one thing I don't have are pics of is the Heaven Can Wait walk for breast cancer survivors that we did on Sunday.  My mom is two years cancer free!  Here's the rest of our weekend......

On Saturday morning we got up early to watch the hot air balloons launch for the Balloons Over Bend festival.  Too much wind.  They didn't launch.  We went back to Julane's, had a great breakfast and then went to watch Jayden launch his rocket with his Cub Scout troop.

After the rocket launch we went to the airport for their annual open house.  This stylin' pooch was sitting in the side car in the parking lot.
Checkin' out the Coast Guard helicopter...
On Sunday morning I wanted to skip the ballon festival and let the girls sleep in.  Then, it was Libby who was up at five and ready to rock 'n roll.  Julane checked the website and it looked like the ballons would launch, so we headed for the Old Mill.
That's one big bunny...

This one looked like it was going down in the river.  They floated with their basket on the water to entertain the crowd, and then took off again.  Impressive.
After the balloons we went downtown and walked in the three mile Heaven Can Wait walk for breast cancer survivors.  I'll have to get pictures from Julane.  After the walk we went back to Julane's and slept.  They boys got busy planning a party for Peyton.  She'll be one on Tuesday! My dad and Margie came to celebrate.  Where does a year go?
Peytie tackles a Ding Dong.  That's my girl.
It was good to be home.  Julane let me take a trike from her garage and guess who LOVES it? She keeps saying, "Ride my bike down to Nelson's house."  So ride she does.