Natale is 2 months old

Natale had her 2 month check-up today. She weighs 12 pounds 4 ounces which is in the 90th percentile. She is 22 7/8 inches long which is in the 70th percentile. According to the doctor, we have a very healthy and happy baby.



Natale is such a blessing and a great addition to our family. Avery enjoys entertaining Natale and Natale loves to watch Avery. They are going to be great sisters and friends!

Happy Birthday Logan!

Our Friend, Logan celebrated his 2nd Birthday with a party at the Little Gym. There were lots of Logan's friends and family that joined us. We tumbled, jumped, balanced, hung and played. Avery had a blast when the parachute was out, she loved the hula hoops and bubbles are always a hit. We enjoyed an Elmo cupcake and sang Happy Birthday to Logan and watched him open presents. We had a great time at Logan's party!

Avery jumping

Practicing on the balance beam


Avery helping Logan open our present to him

Avery did most of the unwrapping...she can't wait to come play with Logan and his new golf set.


It's Logan's turn....Avery is patiently waiting for her turn
On the big girl balance bean with help

Avery had a great time at the little gym. We might need to go back for a visit or classes. To the Grandmas our there this might be a great birthday gift idea for Avery.
Thanks for inviting us Logan, we are looking forward to the spring to have more playdates with you!

Sunny days bring visits to the Park!!

We have had some sunny days the last couple of weeks. Here are a few pictures of our adventures to the park!

WEEEEEEEEE


Riding the airplane


Cheeeese!


We like to swing!


A fun picture of the girls


Again playing on the seesaw, Avery likes it!



Natale has the best seat for the walk...she is a very smiley girl


Avery getting dizzy on the ride...and so did Mama


Mama swinging Avery really high


Papa gives the best rides
Papa came home early yesterday and we took a walk around the neighborhood and then stopped at the park for a few minutes. We are looking forward to spring.....more walks and trips to the park!

Sunday Night Dinner

After a beautiful day and our scenic drive, we went and had dinner with Granny and Pa and Aunt Natale and Uncle Dave. We visited and had a wonderful meal. We had a ice cream pie for dessert. We love our visits to Granny's.


Granny with Natale

Avery playing with her little people farm house!

Sunny day at the beach!!

Sunday brought us a beautiful sunny day. We decided to take a drive and went down to Mukilteo beach to throw rocks into the Sound!


Papa and Avery taking a walk on the beach (Joe hates these pictures but they tell a story)

Avery testing the waters...she loved it!


Avery loves the beach


Mama and Avery throwing rocks into the Sound.....1,2,3....throw!


Cleaning her hands in the cold water

Mama carrying Natale on the beach

Natale had the best seat in the house in the snuggli with Mama

What a beautiful Sunday afternoon and we are so looking forward to more this spring.

Happy Birthday MAMA!

On Wednesday February 13th was Mama's 32nd birthday!! We went out to dinner to the Olive Garden with the family, Granny and Pa and Aunty Natale. Unfortunately the camera was left at home. On Saturday, Aunty Krissy and Danielle came down for a visit. We went to Susuma Japanese steak house for dinner with GG, Grandpa and Uncle Jon. We had a delicious dinner. We all went back to our home for cake. Thank you everyone for your gifts!! Shopping malls here I come!!


The girls helping me blow out my candles


Mama and Papa (what a handsome couple)


Avery and Dani with GG


Natale slept through dinner and woke up for dinner when we got home!
She is such a little angel!


Aunty Krissy and the girls enjoying their suckers!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

On Valentine's Day we spent a quiet morning resting because we all have been battling colds and coughs. We looked so cute in our outfits!! In the afternoon we drove to Kirkland for dinner and to visit with some family friends. We had a taco feast and some delicious cookies for dessert. We visited with Ralph and Susan Miller and their son Bryan. He just got back from a trip to Central America. He shared mostly the PG version of his adventure. It was great to see him!



Avery being cute despite not feeling well!


Avery enjoying her cookie with a really dirty face


Natale sleeping while we are having dinner! So sweet!

The girls posing for a photo.


These are the cookies my mom's hairdresser made for us. She is very talented!

Cousin Caleb turns 1

Joe's cousin Heather's youngest boy turned 1 on February 9th! We went to the Marshbanks for the birthday party. Caleb sure is a cute little guy! He is walking now too!! He always has such a big smile!

Gotta love the cake photos!!

Avery got cake twice today!!

Daniel playing astroids with Avery

Avery and Bailey testing out Calebs new toys

Papa and Natale are supervising

Birthday lunch for Aunty Kristin!!

Our dear friend Kristin came home for her birthday, so we hosted a lunch for Kristin, her fiance Taylor, her mom Pat and my family. I made lunch and we enjoyed a Cold Stone cake for dessert. It was wonderful to see Kristin and meet Taylor! Happy 30th Birthday Kristin!!


Avery and Dani enjoying their cookies and each other!!

Natale giving Mama a smile!

Talking to Aunty Krissy
Almost a smile!


Danielle giving Natale kisses


Aunty Kristin getting some baby Natale time

Kristin with her Cold Stone Birthday Batter Confetti Cake...yum-o

The girls!

Kristin and Taylor

The Prince Family!