Friends

This past weekend we got to see some old friends from dental school, Steve and Christina Hansen and their two girls Katie and Anna. Even though we were dirt poor in dental school, all the friends we made during that time sure made it worth it, and I miss seeing all of them. It was fun to have the Hansens over to catch up, it had been a year since we'd seen each other. Steve was accepted in to the Endo program at OHSU and so they came back for round two!
Poor Katie was chased all night by Brycen and Blake. Christina said she wouldn't know what to do with two boys! I think I'm still trying to figure that one out!

Go'n on a date!

Jared and I have finally been able to get away on a few dates with NO kids! We went to a little pizza place and went to the movie Get Smart, which was quite funny.
This lovely shot was taken at the American Idol concert in Portland. Jared's office paid for everyone to go, it was lots of fun!

4th of July weekend

For the 4th of July weekend we went down to Jared's parents house in Woodburn, Oregon. We went to a big Doman reunion, celebrated Brycen's birthday, went to a rodeo and all the boys went fishing. Blake was soooo proud of his fish!
We had a hot dog/marshmellow roast Birthday party for Brycen and his cousin Kasen. 

The Boys and I spent all week making this pinata, they had fun decorating it! 

   They had even more fun hitting it!

Summer fun!

It's amazing how many little boys live on our street! Brycen is like a caged tiger when I make him come in the house, he always wants to be outside with his friends.
The boys got to do an arts and crafts type of class called Kreative Kids from a lady in our ward. She had a day just for boys! They got to make all sorts of pirate things like hats, swords, treasure chests, and ships. They also got to paint some flip flops and dip all sorts of things into chocolate fondue! 

My Birthday!

My Birthday was July 9th, Jared had this edible arrangement delivered, which I thought was such a good idea! He knows how much I love fruit, chocolate was a bonus too! Thanks to everyone who called or emailed to wish me a Happy Birthday, it is so fun to hear from friends and family on your Birthday! 
Brycen and Blake enjoying my birthday present!

I got a Birthday card in the mail from our financial planner that listed some facts from the year I was born (1979). The part the made me feel so old was the cost of living section. 

Gallon of Milk- $1.50

Loaf of Bread- $.40

New Auto- $5,012.00

Gallon of Gas- $ .90

New Home- $73,327.00

Average Income- $9,114.00

I'm going to enjoy the last year of my twenties! I can't believe I'll be thirty in a year! AHHH!

Allie

Allie 9 Months

Allie 8 Months

Allie has changed so much in the last few months. She is now 8 months old. She got crawling down at about 7.5 months and sits up without tipping over. We can finally see her two bottom teeth coming in. Just yesterday (Sunday July 13th) she learned to say and wave bye bye. She loves to sit and play with toys and is sleeping all through the night. She is getting to that age where she hates to sit still long enough to get dressed and have her diaper changed. She is taking two naps a day and we just recently tried giving her some baby crackers, she has really loved that.

Brycen graduates Kindergarten and finishes T-ball and soccer

All the parents were invited to come see the kids get their graduation certificates. I can't believe Brycen is already done with kindergarten, he is growing up way too fast!

A Few weeks ago, I picked Brycen up from the bus stop and found him wearing this "Super Suit" he made at the creation station at school.
Brycen did T-ball and soccer this spring. He loves to be active in any sport.

Brycen has such a good arm for a little guy. He can probably throw further than I can! At the end of the season he got a trophy, he was so proud of it he carried it around for days.