Just for the Record

Today after Emmit's movement class we also put on his soccer cleats and ran around town looking extremely sporty.

Movement Class

So Emmit started his MOVEMENT class today. So what if Emmit is the ONLY boy signed up for the dance oh sorry Josh I mean MOVEMENT class. Emmit did a great job and enjoyed every minute of it. I think it helped that his main squeeze Tatum was in the class.

"Check ME Out MOM"

"I am working on my vertical jump here dad"

"Which one do I pick? How about the Sassy blond to my left."

"Hey Tatum what are you doing later tonight?"

"Working on my balance"

First Day of Pre-School For Grace

Today Grace started pre school. Her teachers are Miss Louise and Miss Jodie.
There are 6 girls in the class and like 15 boys! We like these odds for Grace.

Grace felt really comfortable in the classroom and felt the need to share with everyone that her daddy is a teacher and that she loves horses. Oh yeah and that her favorite colors are purple and pink.

This is going to be a great year.

I signed up for PTA ( more on that later) and ordered Grace her first school t-shirt.Grace is officially a Whitney Dragon. Who knows maybe tonight I will make cup cakes for the whole class...

We love you Grace and look forward to following you though all your adventures at Pre -school.

First Day of Pre School

Free Time

Grace putting plastice food in her mouth. Yeah can't wait for cold and flu season.

Umm Grace teacher said criss cross apple sauce, not spread em...

Miss Louise

Miss Jodie

Grace painting with her new friends Abby & Ava

All grown up.

Love you baby girl. Make us proud.

Ms. Sarah

Beau (2), Emmit(1), Charolette (7 months) & Grace (3)

I've known Sarah since the 3rd grade and to be honest I just can't get enough of her.
Wished you lived next door.
Thanks for the great play date with the kids and that very intense walk to get coffee.

You are one great mom.

Date Night With the Grandparents

Typically you can find my parents at happy hour at the Redmond Matador restaurant, but this Friday we totally ruined their plans and made them take us to Ruby's. You know the place that has the waitresses dress like they are from the 50's and there is that train that goes around every 10 seconds. I know this because every 10 seconds Emmit would yell choo choo.
Everyone had a good time and enjoyed their milkshakes.

Shopping With Grandma

My mom was always so great at taking me back to school shopping we would make a full day of it at the mall, including fancy drinks from the coffee cart and pink frosted cookies.

Well know that Ms. Grace is starting school this week, it seems my mom is carrying on the tradition. Grandma D hooked Grace up BIG time with some new back to school essentials.

Thank you mom for spoiling my little girl rotten. She is one lucky little girl.

I mean come on...

High Fives

Big Hugs

And Horse rides.
I mean come on I love these two.

New Hair Cuts

Thanks to my friend Brie who gave both the kids great hair cuts for back to school!
Emmit was not as happy as Grace was to get his hair cut.

What would you do for sleep?

Josh and I buy toys for our child if she promises to sleep in her room all through the night.

This is normal right? This is Grace and her new horse and cowgirl set that she picked out the other day at the over priced toy store in town.

Meet Cowgirl Jessie and her horse Tuffy.
Yeah Grace you totally got your father wrapped around your finger.
Did I mention that Josh brought this horse for Grace and spent $40 on it!
What a daddy's little girl.

Already...

OK so I am not even going to pretend that everyday with my kids is peaches and cream. Overnight little Emmit has turned into oh how do I put it.

A TWO YEAR OLD TERROR.

Oh please Emmit may you get out of this phase.

OK maybe you have some new teeth coming, I still sent you to bed tonight with a FULL does of Motrin.

Love you Emmit.

Sweet Cheeks

Grace has this little habit when she goes to the bathroom she takes everything off on the bottom. Then has a little trouble putting things on right. Take a closer look if you need to.

Oh Grace how you make me smile.

We did it!

We swam, we biked and we ran just a bit faster then we did last year in the Danskin Tri today.

Diane 19:01

Indira 1:00:55

Me 27:45 (3 seconds slower then last year grrr) just joking this is pretty good for me. It was hot as hell on the course today.

Total Team Time: 1:50:42

Good job mom and auntie Indira. Super proud of you both today and honored to have been on your team.

Team Mai Tai Mama's & a future team Mai Tai Mama Grace

Skagit County Fair

Last night we went to the fair and WOW was I impressed. It was clean, small, good music and just a good time.

Good job Skagit County. Big Bubba the Cow.

Grace checking out the cow girls doing the barrel racing. Yes, Grace is wearing her halloween costume.

Yup your tall enough to go on the rides Grace.

Yee Hahh

Emmit's favorite ride on dad's head.

Josh even got to go on rides.

The cute girl in the pink would be Grace's 2nd cousin Olivia who is visiting from Hawaii. Her mom is my cousin.

Emmit don't worry son, I will not let that toothless Carnie get any closer to you.

Grace was pretty much in heaven.

What is a fair without the food.

We love our Spoonshine. Local A- town band.

Yeah we ran into the Moore's & Dellutri's at the fair. This is Eli and both kids think he and his brother Emmett are the coolest kids ever.

Emmett and Emmit dancing a jig.

Emmett & Mason showing us their moves.

Yes that is Josh inside the wine garden with Carl. Good parenting here we know.

Gosh I love these boys and that they ham it up for the camera.

Once again Grace is the center of attention.