Hello World.: Summer Highlights

Because Lord knows I can't keep a blog updated to save my life, a few of our summer highlights and happenings via the random photos I've taken on my Iphone the last few months..

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WHAT?! WE OFFICIALLY HAVE A PRESCHOOLER.?!

The second day of Preschool! Oh this little boy is melting my heart these days. A few weeks ago we received word from the director at Hudson's school that they thought he was ready for more a little more advanced curriculum and environment then his Toddler 1 class. Hooray for little dude! So on Tuesday he jumped Tod1 and Tod2 and joined the big kids (3y.olds) and started Preschool. Crazy!

On the first day we took pictures at home before we left. (They're on my big camera, so the likely hood of me actually posted them here is sadly slim...ugh.)
However, after seeing all the kids having their picture taken in front of the school the day before, Hudson requested his front door photo opp too - complete with his apple.

Oh my goofy, goofy boy.

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LOVE MY SISTER

A wonderful full Saturday spent with my dear sweet sister. It had been too too long since we had the chance to catch up one on one. A few hours at the kitchen table chatting, a few hours at the Ram in Tacoma, a few hours playing with Hudson and few hours with Jack back at the house.

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NEW CAR - NEW CARD

On the 29th we sealed the deal on a new car. My good ol' Element served me so very well the last six and a half years, but with precious babe #2 just weeks away it was time turn turn ol' faithful in for a bigger ride. Our new Pilot will be arriving any day now - just waiting for the call that it's been delivered to the dealership. Hooray for grown up big kid exciting stuff.

Days before we went on the big car hunt, I realized I had misplaced my drivers license weeks (and weeks) ago. 1 1/2 hours spent at the N.Bend DOL on a sun shinny Saturday morning scoring a new pic and i.d. Silly me.....

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SUMMER DINNER W/ FRIENDS ARE THE BEST KIND OF DINNERS

The previous Saturday, (just days before their precious little one was scheduled to arrive) dear friends John, Ashley and Little John came over for a 'last supper before we are all a family of four' dinner. Fresh goodies from the Farmer's Market were the perfect to our grilled salmon dinner.

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OUR LAST HOORAY BEFORE BABY

Jack and I were able to sneak away for a few days for a much needed break from the whirl wind action. We spent three days at a beautiful cabin in Index on the Sykomish river. The view, the relaxation, the food Jack prepared, the weather and the s'mores were all absolutely perfect.
*Thank you Mom for watching Hudson!*

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SISTERS WITH BABIES

Laura and I at her friend baby shower hosted by Megan.

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SUMMER SUNSETS ON THE BACK PORCH

It's been such a beautiful August. While Hudson played in the pool one evening, I snapped pictures from my perch.

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HOW CAN IT BE?

What happened to my swaddled baby boy?! He's now becoming a independent toddler.

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DEAR FRIENDS. TRUE FRIENDS

A MUCH NEEDED afternoon and evening spent enjoying and catching up with Gross family. Love our time spent with them. Love it! Norah and Hudson enjoying Popsicles on the back porch.

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CELEBRATING THE THIRD TRIMESTER

Welcomed the third trimester with a much needed walk in the woods. Oh Mt. Peak, how you do a heart and soul good.

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FUN FRIENDS

Our friend Ozzie celebrated his fourth birthday in true cowboy fashion - and Hudson loved every minute of it. Horse rides, farm animals, cowboy grub and delicious cupcakes.

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TAKING TIME TO SLOW DOWN

Early into this pregnancy I made a promise to myself that no matter how busy things got, I would make the time to get out and remain as physical as I could. Not just for my physical health but for my mental outlook as well. Without a doubt my trips to Mt. Peak, Deep Lake and the gym have been my saving grace.
On a stroll around the lake one Friday morning...