Pony rides, Preschool Graduation, Tea Party and Cousins

Brielle riding a pony at Amy's 4th Birthday party in the cul-de-sac.

Preschool Graduation!!! Brielle just LOVED preschool this year and I'm sure will miss it over the summer. She will be going to Pre-K next Fall.

Brielle with Teacher Helen and Teacher Mary. The 'fat lip' is from falling off Drew's skateboard!

Brielle, my mom and I flew to Minnesota to attend my cousins wedding. We had a Bridal Tea Party that was wonderful.


The Mall of America!

Brielle loves her uncle Bryan!

Willy Cousins...

I have 27 FIRST cousins on my mom's side of the family. 16 of the 27 gathered for Christine's wedding.

Blake's Birthday Celebration

It was such a bitter sweet day. Drew made me wonderful crepes for breakfast in bed. He is such a sweet boy. We then snuggled with all of our special Blake bears. It was a very rainy day so we made Blake's favorite sugar cookies (Grandma Willy's recipe) in the shape of stars and frosted them blue-Blake's favorite color. I also spent time working in Blake's garden and making Blake's bracelets for Soulumination. We ended the day watching precious video of Blake. Happy Birthday sweet Blake!!!

HAPPY 9th BIRTHDAY BLAKE!!!!

It is hard to believe Blake would be turning 9 on May 31. I miss him so very, very much. Oh how I wish I was busy baking him a cake, planning his birthday party and buying him presents...instead just tears for my sweet boy.
I miss the peaceful Blake...

































I miss Blake's smirky smiles...























I miss his sweet smiles...















Happy 9th Birthday Blake! We hope you are having a wonderful celebration in Heaven. I love you and miss you deeply.

Favorite Foto Friday!!!

I haven't done a FFF for a long time so here are a few favorites of Brielle this spring.

Mother's Day

I love Mother's Day! Brielle had a wonderful Mother's Day tea at her preschool. They sang a beautiful song, served us treats and made us precious gifts. On Mother's Day the kids made me breakfast in bed...a favorite tradition. We spent the rest of the day with my mom. I am so thankful for having such a wonderful mom.

Beautiful Hike and Ski

The guys had a fabulous day of skiing at Crystal Mountain. (Mt. Rainier in the background) Tons of fresh snow and sunshine. They LOVE to ski and especially in these conditions.

We hiked 4 miles to Rattlesnake Ridge (I don't like the name, but at least I didn't see any snakes!) Brielle did great as it was 2 miles UP...1,200 ft. elevation gain. It was warm and beautiful. Drew climbed down into this rock which was at the top of the hike. Riley LOVES to hike. She pulled us up the mountain!

Happy Easter!!!

Riley on Easter THIS year...

Riley on Easter LAST year...

We had a nice Easter starting with Easter service at church and an egg 'pick up'. At home we decorated eggs and had an egg hunt of our own where the eggs were much harder to find.

Blake's garden is bright with spring color.

We had an egg hunt at our home-90 eggs!!! It was windy and cold so Brielle got bundled up.