Questions for Brielle

1. What if you could have a wild animal for a pet. What would it be and why?
*A fox because it's crazy
2. What if you won a million dollars. How would you spend it?
*I would give money to poor people.
3.What if you were president for one day. What would you do?
*Pray to God.
4. What if you had a genie that could grant you one wish. What would it be?
*To give money to the poor people.
5.What if you could travel back in time. Where and when would you go?
*I would want to go back to Tacoma to see Grandma and I would want to go to the market in Guatemala.
6. If you were stranded on a desert island what is the one thing you would want with you?
*Riley
7. What does it mean to be adopted?
*Adopted means tricky stuff with Orfi (foster family).You can get a kid by babysitting. Aunt Julie had a baby and then she adopted him.

Happy 1st Birthday Riley!!

Riley turned one on January 29th! We celebrated Riley's birthday by going to the dog park where Riley loves to run free with other dogs. I made her a chicken/peanutbutter cake with dog treats for sprinkles. I know, I must REALLY love her to do that! Drew is the one who talked us all into getting a dog, but all of us have really enjoyed her. :) She is a very loving, fun and sweet dog.

Pajama Day!

Brielle had pajama day at preschool. She was beyond excited to go to school that morning. And she looked darling! She asked me, "Do I look cute mommy?" Of course!!! I just wanted to eat her up!

Brielle amazed me by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. I love her enthusiasm and she said she just feels like it needs an 'amen' at the end!

The Arabian Nights

Drew play the 'short man' in The Arabian Nights. He did such a fabulous job. His lines were funny and he spoke them with passion.

The joys of a warm, SUNNY winter day

I LOVE a warm, SUNNY winter day in January!!! We have had way too much rain lately and the sun makes me happy. Brielle enjoyed time at the playground and also at the dog park with Riley and her friend, Dixie.

Drew and his friend, Kevin enjoyed building/fixing up a fort in the sun.

A special honor...

Blake's picture with Brielle kissing him is now on display at the Governor's office in Olympia. http://soulumination.org/blog.html Their picture is in the 2nd photo on the bottom left. You can see Brielle leaning over and kissing Blake.

Lynette at Soulumination photographed Blake just two weeks before he passed. I have been involved with this great organization ever since. Soulumination is a non-profit that photographs terminally ill children and their families. I have made 250 or so photo bracelets in the past 3 years for mother's of these precious children. It is heartbreaking work, but I love giving such a meaningful gift to these mothers.

I love knowing Blake and Brielle are at the Governor's office for all to see and hopefully to be touched by their love for eachother. Brielle still talks about Blake everyday and my heart aches for him many times a day each and every day.

Happy New Year!!!

Happy 2010!!! Sounds like a date wayyyyy off in the future!
We had a fun New Years celebrating with friends...food, drinks, games and laughter. We even learned and celebrated the Scottish tradition of Hogmanay!

The boys playing Wii...

Notice Riley trying to have a new years drink!

Brielle was up till 1:00 am!