Stroller Strides Halloween Party

Brindley got to celebrate Halloween with her Stroller Strides buddies today! I am actually no longer doing Stroller Strides because of preschool timing...but am now doing "Just Strides..."same idea, but no kids allowed! It's like boot camp at 6am! I LOVE it! We still get to enjoy our friends at special events though!

Making a craft

Enjoying a special treat!

Isabella and Brindley posing...

Soccer Celebration

Yesterday was our last soccer practice/game! It was the most rainy too and the one that Colden refused to partipate in! We aren't sure what happened because he enjoyed soccer the whole season except for yesterday! = ( Maybe it was the rain!

We did attend the celebration after to get a medal...it was indoors!!

Getting his medal from Coach Kevin

"Go Sounders!"

Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch...

On Thursday, Colden and I went to Fall City Farms for a field trip with his preschool! We enjoyed ourselves and it didn't rain on us! Colden made apple juice, learned about how bees help farmers & rode a tractor to go pick out a pumpkin!Standing in line waiting to make apple juice!

Having fun in the maze!

Miss Stacy and Colden winking at the camera (She told me he does this to her at school!)

Celebration #2

Yesterday was the day Colden had been waiting for...his birthday party with friends at the Children's Museum! We had a blast! We feel very blessed by all of Colden's friends and Colden adores each and every one of them!

They enjoyed play time, making crowns, cake and presents! Thank goodness Brindley's birthday isn't until May because I think I need some recovery time! ; )

Thank you everyone for all the birthday wishes!

Making crowns

A Birthday Photo...missing a few of the kiddos!

Make a wish...

Happy Birthday!

Celebration #1

Colden had a fantastic birthday! Last year at Christmas time, we were shopping at a toy store and Colden spotted the actual Polar Express train and wanted it in the worst way (we were already done with him for xmas), so I told him he could put it on his birthday list...and seriously...he never forgot about it...he talked about The Polar Express train for almost a whole year! He got to open it when he woke up and his look was priceless! = )

After he was "Glory Kid" at school for the day, we came home and relaxed a bit before we went to Chuck E Cheese's...just the family and Gigi! The kids had the best time! We then came home for a cupcake and more presents! What a fun day!

On Sunday, we have a big birthday party with all our friends...so stay tuned for that action!

There is it...The Polar Express!

After school

The other requested gift...a Leapster!

Happy Birthday Colden!

Happy 4th Birthday My Boy!

Dear Colden,

Today is your 4th birthday! I honestly cannot understand how 4 years have passed already! I know it's been the best 4 years of my life! You changed my life the minute I got to hold you in my arms! Every year I say, this year has been the best, it's so much more fun than the last...and I know I will say that each and every year your birthday comes!

You have the best smile, laugh, imagination, personality, love and snuggles to give! You are the most compassionate and caring little boy ever! I asked you yesterday if you will always snuggle with me and you said, "Yes Mommy" with a huge smile on your face! Let's see how you feel about that in 10 years! = )

You will forever be my baby boy and I cherish every moment I have with you! You bring a smile to my face each morning and warmth to my heart every night! I love you Colden! Happy Birthday!

Love,

Mommy

Our annual fall trip to Spokane...

We took our annual fall trip to Spokane this weekend! We had such a fun-filled weekend, it was awesome!

Of course, we loved seeing my Grandma (aka...Great Grandma Ding-Ding...because of her big clock that ding-ding's)! We also went to Green Bluff to visit all the apple orchards and pumpkin patches! The most exciting part was probably getting to go to the WSU game! It was so much fun to be back on campus! Part of me felt like I never left and part of me was in amazement at how the campus has changed! Enjoy all the pictures from our very fun weekend!

Family Photo at the Harvest House

The only two kiddos riding "Little Toot!"

Totally cool tree for a photo op!

"I pick this one!"

Brian & Andrew at the freezing WSU game! Standing in front of the stadium and new cub! Incredible! Thank you Fontaines for another fun weekend!