We have have a new nephew/cousin!!

Welcome to the world

Colin Joseph Kieffer

born 7/29/2010 @ 10:45am

6lbs 15oz, 20 inches

Congratulations Sabrina, Joey, and big sister Cameron!!

Summer Nights

Mesh typically has to work late so dinner and bath time can be a little crazy around here. And when Mesh works nights there is a strong chance you will find me eating a large bowl of cookie dough ice cream or two on the couch as a reward for completing the daunting task of getting all 3 kids to bed! Then of course I sneak upstairs several times to watch them sleeping peacefully -Mesh and I are so blessed!

When Riley and Nate give each other this look I know they are about to be up to something.

In this case, splashing Mommy and Ben.

Ben takes a bath first and then chills next to me while Nate and Ri are in the tub.

All clean and in their pajamas...note Riley almost always puts a dress on over her pj's...girly girl!

A sweet little smile from Baby Ben!

Summer Days

Day Out with Thomas - this was our second year going to Snoqualmie to meet Thomas the Train and go for a short train ride. Lots of fun!

I painted Riley's nails for the first time - purple of course! Joey-note that I am wearing the silly bandz that you told me were all the rage on the East Coast...the trend has yet to hit Issaquah but I'm sporting them for you ;).

Nate fell at a park and got 4 stitches - he was such a trooper at the ER.

Benny Ben's bears cheer him on during tummy time...and look at that cute baby bottom!

Ben wearing his first pair of shorts.

Nate and Ri in the backyard enjoying a quiet moment in the sun.

Red, White & Blue

We had a great day despite the gloomy weather. We spent the morning in Carnation, WA (a small town near ours) where we walked/biked in the children's parade and then watched a parade. The kids are now just getting settled for bed and Mesh and I plan to watch the Seattle fireworks from our backyard...if we can see them through the clouds. Happy 4th of July from the Pacific NW!