Friday, September 23, 2011

talk to me

When ever I say, "aha" to Lillian instead of opening my mouth to say, "Yes!" my sweet Lillian says, "mama talk to me." It just makes me smile because it sums up Lillian these days, she loves a good chat! Here are a few moments that I don't want to forget:

Every morning as we usher Justin off to work and each kiss him good bye Lillian says, 
"Bye Babe! Have a good day! You look fan- some!" 
Yes FAN-SOME, which we have come to believe means fantastically handsome.

She asked us at dinner the other night, "why can't kids have beer?" I responded with something about how you have to be older and she says, "Kind of like how you can't swallow gum? Kids can't drink beer or swallow gum, right?" She was very satisfied with her understanding and moved on.

Last night as I tucked Lillian into bed, read her book, sang her songs and then we prayed. She prayed, "dear Jesus please heal my blood owie and make it all better. Amen. Mom can we go visit Jesus sometime? Does he live really far away? Can we walk to his house or do we have to take an airplane? I think I would like to meet him sometime though. Do you think we can?"

Lillian melts my heart and has a way of loving me like no other. 
A few things that I love about her right now are: 
Her bursts of love for me that include a big hug, kiss and "i love you so much in the whole wide world mommy. you are just the cutest girl in the whole wide world. i love you so much!" 
Her song & dance, which is often spun, twirled and dressed in 3+ bathing suits/leotards. 
Her outfits are such an expression of her personality as she dresses herself and changes outfits multiple times a day. 
Her motherly instincts, which lead her to care for her babies so sweetly, nursing, swaddling, rocking and putting them to bed, "shh my baby is sleeping." She dreams about, "someday when i am a big mommy, I can hold big babies."

i love my Lillian Faye!


Thursday, September 15, 2011

big happy family

Summer time was wonderful, so much that I never had a moment to blog. I felt fully immeshed and absorbed in my adorable littles & being a "big happy family!", Lillian says. Our kids are best friends and bursting with joy! It is truly a blessing to love and be so loved!


Princess Lillian all dressed up: CLASSIC
Sweet Sleeping Moment: PRECIOUS
 Ballerina in MY tutu: ADORABLE
Like Father, Like Son: HANDSOME
 Boat rides & sunshine: BABE
 2 sets of red TOMS: MATCHING


 Stanwood Fair: DAIRY GIRL
Cutest little girl in the whole wide world: FLOWER GIRL

Water + Outside + Rowen: MR. SMILES

South Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival: JULY FOURTH
 Helmets, Snacks, Bikes, Buckled, Trailer: CHECK
Swimming, Laughing, Water, JD Bike Shop, Toys, Backyard Bliss: DAILY

Friday, June 24, 2011

The first days of summer

Camano Island beach time was a family favorite this week.
Rowen is always reaching for something. He only says, "mama" and "dada" so everything else is a grunt and hand thrust in one direction. I love the boys.

Rowen pool side on the first day of summer- SUNNY!

Don't drink the water Rowen!



Thursday, June 23, 2011

shout out


to the man of the house. the one we owe are laughs & bike ride bliss. the provider. the strength in which we all lean on. the handy man. the problem solver. my kids daddy. my best friend and handsome hubby.

i love my babies daddy. he has a heart of gold and a will that perseveres through anything. i have a life time of reasons to love him. happy father's day!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

14 snap shots

we are soaking up these adorable moments as they each come and quickly pass us by. Justin & I often look at each other, smile and whisper our love for each other & our babes. When you weight the responsibility and challenges of being at our stage in life with two kids... thank God our two beautiful kids out weight it all. They are charming, breathe taking, lively, full of adventure and brilliant in every little person way!

the men in my life (mother's day)

our beauty queen, looked in the mirror & said, "hmm, something doesn't look right. i better wear my grammy sweater"

best friends

zoo members & living a mile away makes us frequent jaguar visitors 

cutest lil pilot

 Rowen LOVES bike rides

 Princess Lillian's Picnic Quilt (I made it)

 Rowen's favorite Yoga pose

Rock Star!

Sunny Day in Seattle: Kerry Park 

True Seattleite awing at the Space Needle

lillian FAYE & mary FAYE (my college roommate)

flower girl! we are reading books and chatting up the wedding festivities as lil is in TWO weddings this July. she is thrilled about being a flower girl & getting married someday ("to daddy & prince rowen, so i get two rings then")

typical Rowen reaching to tell me what he wants. 
my life.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Camano Island

The kids and I just spent the last two night at my In-Laws, while Justin was away for business. There is something so refreshing about heading out of the city and into wide open spaces. The heritage is rich and the land is lush... we took the low road by Grandpa's old dairy farm and homesteaded land. Headed onto the island into a place that is now so familiar to me I can call it home. We laughed and were loved on by Justin's Great Grandma, my kids Super Great Grandma (who just turned 96 on May 1), both Great Grandma's, Great Grandpa Moo, Grammy, Baba and Oscar (the dog). I feel so blessed, as I soak in the family I have married into. The treasure of such faith, loyalty, and love that is folded into the fabric of my babies beings, makes me beam with gratitude.

 super great grandma & lillian  
 happy great grandma & lil clap your hands
 red, white, blue, me & you

 pretty princess
 standing alone
 corvette cool- happy 50th grammy!
Lillian Deer & Baba
pure joy

Monday, April 25, 2011

Happy Birthday Rowen

Dear Rowen,
You are my sunshine. I love you and the way that every thing you do is whole hearted. I love how much you smile. I love your determination and seeing your father in you. I love when you shake your head, so much it makes you giggle. I love having to chase you as you jet up the stairs, into the bathroom and off on your own. I delight in your love for you sister & hers for you. I love when you wake up that you are jumping in your crib. I love your grin and dimple. I love when you reach up at me like I am your heaven. I love how you cuddle and suck your thumb. I love watching you play ball. I love your open mouth kisses. You are adorable, a joy, hilarious, fun, Mr. Smile, Row-Row on the Go-Go, my little man and my favorite boy in the whole world. I love you forever.
Love Mama