Spending time with the DeRemers

Avery not sure about the sprinklers


Avery still testing the waters and Danielle going for the gusto!!


Dani loving the sprinkler park in Fairhaven. Krissy says she loves it and we got proof!


This was in the DeRemer yard when we got home from dinner. It was eating some of the berry bushes in their yard.


Avery and Danielle after their bath on Friday. Avery enjoys several of Dani's new birthday toys.

On Friday morning, GG, Mama and Avery drove up to Bellingham to have a visit and help Krissy get ready for Danielle's 1st Birthday party. We took a trip to the park and the girls had fun playing in the water and swinging on the swings. We went out for dinner and came home and gave the girls a bath and put them to bed. We got most of the salads and veggies cut and ready. We stayed up and visited for a while and then went to bed.

Danielle birthday party to come.....

Snohomish Fair....July 19-22!

Kla Ha Ya Days is a big celebration/street fair in Snohomish that takes place the 3rd weekend of July. On Saturday morning, we met up with Granny and Pa for breakfast and walked through the street fair looking at all the crafts and booths. We watched the frog leaping contest and Avery enjoyed watching the froggies...ribbit....ribbit, as she would say! We walked home for an afternoon nap. We went out for dinner in town and then found a curb for the parade. Avery enjoyed her first cotton candy and loved seeing all the horses and doggies. We sure are enjoying this new town we live in. We walk every where.


Avery and Mama waiting for the parade to start.


Color Guard and the first of 4 horse entries that Avery enjoyed


Bickford Ford was a sponsor of the weekend festivities and Joe loved all the "NICE" truck and car entries in the parade


This was some of the Civil War cast members....they have a Civil War Reenactment every Saturday and Sunday during the weekend.

Campout 2007

Last Friday morning we drove up to the Masonic Park in Granite Falls for our Annual Family Campout. We joined several friends for a funfilled weekend of great company and lots of river fun. We arrived about 9:30 and we were followed by a thunder and rain storm. We tried to keep our things dry. By the afternoon, we started to see lots of blue sky and the sun was peaking out through the clouds. During the weekend we took walks, played with bubbles, played cards, took wagon rides, played in the dirt, played on the swing set, sat by the fire and drank. I being pregnant, did not drink but there were people who drank enough for me. Joe, Avery and I slept comfortable in our tent. The DeRemers arrived in the afternoon on Friday. Dani had a rough time getting to sleep that night. We also had a howler in the night needing some help.....Dad was ok. We all loved playing in the refreshing river. We even went back after dinner for a quick swim. We all had good laughs and great story telling by Mama Sue and anybody else who had a joke or fun tale to share. We had wonderful meals and treats cooked by all. Sunday morning breakfast is always best with Dan Cone's made to order omlettes. We packed up and said our goodbyes. We had a wonderful weekend and can't wait for next year!


Avery with a grumpy face...but she was a very good girl. She had so much fun! We had just come from the river and she was cold.


Avery and Danielle went on several wagon rides. The girls had soooo much fun together. Dani has just started to walk. In just a few months they we be chasing each other. They are such good friends. Lots more giggles to come!


This year Joes Grandparents, Joe and Joan, joined us for the weekend. They had lots of fun chatting around the fire and taking a walk to the river. Granny made some very delicious salads to share for the Saturday night dinner. They are looking forward to next year!


Mama helping Avery roast some marshmallows for a s'more.


Baby Jail.....the girls, Avery, Dani & Chelsea (8 month old) loved playing with the balls. It was nice to have them in baby jail so their mommies could eat, help with dinner, clean-up or just have a few minutes to themselves. The girls giggled and had fun with each other.

We were joined by many friends and many new faces and friends.

John and Gail Hanson
Jon Hanson
Ralph and Susan Miller
Grant, Krissy and Danielle DeRemer
Dan and Sue Cone
Dale, Shannon, Tyler and Stefnie Bonnell
Ansara, Tracy, Naya and Cayenne Patterson and their niece Jasmine
Jeff, Julia and Chelsea
Brad and Mary
Shannon, Matt and Bo
Joe and Joan Paduano
Tim Horton, Caitlin and Jayden
Ashleigh and Todd

I think I got everyone....and we hope to see you all next year if not sooner.

River FUN!

While we were camping the weather was perfect for the cold river. For me it was wonderful...i was having hot flashes and it was soooo muggy. Our entire group had the water hole taken over. It was so refreshing and the kiddos loved the water.

(Sorry about some of the small photos)


Mama taking Avery for a ride up the river


Aunty Krissy and Dani playing in the river


Jonny, Kim, Joe and Krissy. Kim had splashed Krissy right before we both got Jonny real good!


Susan Miller, Gail Hanson, Sue Cone all enjoying the water too. Resting on a rock or in a chair in the river sure does cool you off. Smokey was taking a rest...he is usually fetching his ball in the river.

It was a wonderful time in the river!

We are expecting baby #2

We are officially announcing our pregnancy!! We are just starting our 13th week. The ultrasound picture was taken at 8 weeks and the doctor said things look great so far. Our due date is January 1st 2008. I had my 12 week appointment last Friday and my doctor and I discussed a few things. The outcome of the talk concluded that we will be having a scheduled c-section on December 28th 2007. We are also going to find out the gender of our baby and that ultrasound is scheduled for August 15th. We are hoping for a healthy baby boy.......or girl!!

More updates to follow!

Happy Father's Day!

On Sunday, Grandma Gail treated the entire family to the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train. It was mainly for all the May birthdays, Father's day and my parents 34th Wedding Anniversary. We arrived at 10am and boarded the train. Only 3 miles down the track we suddenly stopped. There was a very large tree that had fallen onto the track. After about 45 minutes of waiting...we were off to Woodinville. We all enjoyed the scenic views of Bellevue, Lake Washington and lots of sticker bushes. We took a quick view of the wine cellar at the Columbia Winery and mostly everyone tried the wine tasting bar. We boarded the train and enjoyed the dessert and ride back to Renton. The food was good and we all seemed to have a wonderful day. Thanks Mom/GG!


The Princes in front of the dinner train engine

The train just sitting warming up

Bubba and Avery enjoying the Lake Washington view

Avery drinking the fruit juice from the fruit cup and Papa enjoying the view on the mountain side

Dani being cute and getting sleepy

Hot June Weather!!

The first weekend of June brought us some very warm weather...hopefully a preview of a beautiful summer?? Mama bought Avery a small pool for the summer and we played in it all weekend. This also gave us a chance to meet and talk with some of our new neighbors. Avery had fun watching all the other kids in our complex have water fights!



Avery trying to get Mama and the camera wet



Avery filling her new pool with the hose