Puyallup Fair - a couple weeks ago :)

We wanted to go to the fair but with our busy schedule the only day we could go happened to be the day it rained. We got there right as it opened, got a perfect parking spot and stayed about 4 hours.

We started with the animals...

cows

Sheep

More cows

As soon as we left I realized we didnt see the pigs! BUMMER.

The food is always yummy.

Cirdan and Kaiya had fun playing games...

This is Cirdan's favorite game. We usually have to stand here for at least an hour so he can win enough little stuffed animals to trade in for a jumbo. He wins almost every time!

On the way out we HAD to stop by and get some good fresh ice cream...even if it was cold and rainy outside.

Silly

Kaiya has such an imagination. She had made some paper dolls at school and when she got home they had to go everywhere with her. I went to tuck her into bed and this is what I found....

In the morning I went into her room and the little paper boy was on her little couch in her room and the girl was in the baby cradle on her floor. Both had blankets on them. She told me that she didnt want them to fall out of the bed so she moved them.

When the boys are away, the girls play

Steph and I decided since the boys were going to have a blast in NYC we would do something fun in the good ol' State of WA. That basically means a night out with NO kids or husbands.

We first went to this fabulous Japanese restaurant. Steph made me try Sushi and it was pretty delicious!







After dinner we went to the new Westfield mall and closed the mall down.



What kind of night would it be without Coldstone? We stopped got some ice cream and headed home.


Doesn't compare to NYC but it was still fun!!!

NYC - written by Cirdan

WHO'S DOWN TO FLY TO NYC ON SEP. 11th????...this guy is!...ha lol...Brodie (Heidi's cousin's husband) and I got in to manhattan about 6 am sep 12. we stayed in a prime spot....3 blocks from central park, 2 blocks from times square...it was ideal.



Friday morning-we dropped off our bags and hit the block....went around the corner and checked out NBC studios...it was pretty cool....we wanted to see SNL but didnt have time to wait in line for 2 days (would have taken up the entire trip) we chatted with a handful of people that were waiting for tix to SNL....they started camping out thursday night!


grabbed breakfast and went to the Today show...I was about 10 ft away from Al Roker...I was filming on my camera while they were on air

next we hit grand central station...grand is appropriate...that joint is huge...its nice.... i didnt expect it to be so fancy....but there is a different world just down stairs....hot. stankin, sweaty subway...but its definitely the way to around NY



we took the subway to the Financial District, checked out the NYSE and the area...lots of super huge buildings.....and really cool old historical bldgs.....

Ground Zero. World Trade Center

One of the most humbling experiences of my life....it is hard to describe the atmosphere there.....the people that are around you....they feel like family....i felt like when i was there i shouldnt speak....just be quiet....take it in....and remember the tragedy that fell on NY and our country that day....

I was glad i got the opportunity to be there...to see the pictures of the individuals who gave their lives that day trying to help save others..



Battery Park



We checked out battery park. there is a memorial there as well, a sculpture from pieces of the two towers. you can see the statue of liberty from battery park. the ferry runs to and from the statue of liberty there daily..me and brodie got ripped off by one of those artists that draw a pic of you....you know i had to get ripped off once right?? wouldnt be NY without it




GO YANKEES!!


we jumped on the subway and headed back to our hotel..midtown....changed our clothes and headed for the Bronx baby!!!! YANKEE STADIUM......pretty much the entire motivation to go to NY was to see a game in yankee stadium before it gets torn down...it was raining pretty good...we made it to the stadium and man!! what a cool place....no other ballpark like it.....we went out to monument park and took a bunch of pics....checked out all the old yankee greats....mantle, dimaggio, ruth, jackson, and everyone....we waited for about an hour or so and the game got called...rescheduled for Saturday...2nd game of a double header.....so we headed back to mid town to get ready for the comedy show.







Saturday -

we woke up and went to Central Park...we had no idea Central Park was like 843 acres so we rented some bikes (no, not a tandem) and checked out the park for a few hours. We walked around town and did some shopping then headed to Queens to Shea Stadium to see if we could get some tix for the game. Johan Santana was pitching that day and Shea stadium was rockin....we left in the 8th inning and took the subway back to our hotel and then headed up to the Bronx for the Yankee game...it was a nice come back win...


















Sunday -

we checked out times square...went to china town...flew home









we put a lot of miles on our shoes...lots of miles in the subway and had a packed crazy weekend.

Good times in NYC

Ready...Set...Go!!

Ella started scooting for a few weeks now and I finally got it on camera. Everyday she gets faster and faster. Is this the beginning of the end?

I had to also include these pictures of Ella eating peas. She stuffs her hand in her mouth after every bite. Makes for a messy meal.

Little too close

On my way home yesterday Cirdan called me to say there was a coyote in the backyard. It was sunny and around 5 o'clock so it was pretty crazy that a coyote came out of the woods to chill. Cirdan has seen them before in our yard but it has been at night. This coyote laid in the sun and in our yard right outside our house for about a half hour. A little too close...

1st day of school

My little girl is a 1st grader! Kaiya has been asking since school got out for the summer how many days until school starts. She loves to learn and couldn't wait to go back.

Kai got to pick anything she wanted for breakfast and she picked...Lucky Charms.

Ella will miss Kaiya during the day.

Ready to go into class!!

Thankful...

1. Baby swings - I dont know what I would do without it. Ella loves to take naps in her swing. It is the one place where she knocks out and gets a really good sleep. Thank you Graco.

2. The Twighlight series - I LOVE to read but havent much since having kids. I am having so much fun getting into books again and feeling like I am part of the story.

3. My sisters - I am VERY thankful that Stacey is able to watch Kaiya and Ella for me when I am working. I know that the girls are in good care with her here. It comforts me when I am away to know they are in such good hands. My other sister Kaylee is a ball of joy. We laugh so much together and I love hanging out with her. If she thinks something is dumb...she wont hesitate to tell me. She keeps me feeling young. Love ya Ursula and Kirby!

I didnt do it

Here is a video Stacey took yesterday while watching Ella. Its so funny because it looks like Ella is grabbing Casey and then he starts to cry and Ella acts like she didnt do anything. Her hand stays up in the air like, "what? my hand was right here the whole time." HA HA

Giggles

Ella has been laughing since July 3rd but until now I havent caught it on camera. As soon as I have the camera next to her she just stares at it. Thanks to Kaiya here are the giggles!

I am thankful for...

I am going to try something new. At least once a week I am going to blog about what I am thankful for. Here is my 1st one...

1. My husband - I have to start with Cirdan, my best friend. He is such a wonderful husband and dad. Watching him with Ella and Kaiya makes me the happiest woman alive.

2. My kids - Kaiya has been such a big help since Ella was born. She is the best oldest sister (besides me of course, ha ha). Ella is lucky to have an older sister that loves her so much. Ella brings a smile to my face all the time. Its amazing what babies can do to your life.

3. My camera - I LOVE taking pictures. I am so glad that I can capture those precious moments with my camera.
4. Girls night out - I went out with my friend this week for appetizers and it was so nice to get away! I am so glad that I met her and that she lives so close to me!
5. HD TV - We bought a new 61 inch tv this past week and of course had to get HD DVR satellite hooked up as well. HD tv is amazing.
6. Disposible diapers - I cant imagine changing cloth diapers. Seriously, I dont know how people did it.

Ella's 1st big girl meal

Ella has shown interest in eating for a couple of weeks. We decided to give her some rice cereal and see how she liked it. She LOVED it. Pretty much everytime we eat she opens her mouth wide and dodges for our spoon.

Visit from a long time friend

My friend Robin and her 2 kids were visiting from Utah and came over to visit with us for a while. I miss hanging out with her and wish we lived closer.



Ella and Landen




Marley

Lake Chelan

We went to Lake Chelan a few weeks ago and it was so nice and relaxing. Our little family got there on Friday and met up with the rest of my family that had been there since Thursday . We hung out, went to the lake, ate, played the wii, relaxed and visited. Our stay was short since we had to leave Sunday but we really had a nice weekend.

My mom makes some yummy homemade ice cream.