Katelyn's Broken Thumb

October 22, 2009

Can you tell something's wrong?? Poor Katelyn slipped off of some bars at school and landed on her thumb. We went to the Doctor and....

Yep...it's broken!! A WEEK BEFORE OUR TRIP TO HAWAII!!! AAAAHHH!

She is being pretty brave... though when the doctor told her she couldn't get it wet, she said, "Mom, I think my life is ruined!" (not a drama queen there! :) I told her that we'd figure something out and if we couldn't swim, we'd become professional sand castle builders! Stay tuned to find out what happens...

Visiting the Wallihans in Port Townsend

After we left Fort Worden, we had the privelege of introducing Mom and Dad to some of our dear friends, Diane and Roger Wallihan. We had a wonderful time and were sad to leave! They had a surprise for the kids. A special ball that you rolled around to make homemade ice cream! YUM!!!

Chatting and getting to know each other.

Katelyn taking her turn with the 'ice cream ball'.

Erin helping to serve...it was sooo good!

Katelyn and her special friend for the visit. She had so much fun playing and trying to do a different voice for the puppet...so fun!

We love getting to see the Wallihans!!!

Port Townsend Adventures with Grandma and Grandpa

After Katelyn's Baptism lunch, we packed up and headed over to catch the Kingston Ferry on our way to Port Townsend. We stayed at Fort Worden State Park in some old Officer's Quarters. We had a wonderful time playing games, exploring the beaches and the old Fort's Batteries and just being together! We were so happy to share this with Grandma and Grandpa!

Here are Grandma and Grandpa on the ferry--pretty windy and cold!

Spence and Erin loving every minute of it!

Isn't my Mommy pretty?!!?

The kids ready to explore!!

And we are off!

Daddy and I finding stuff on the map!

Grandma and Erin

Playing in the Batteries.

Emily

Oh, how I love him!!

The silly kids!

My camera doesn't show the brightness, but the fall colors were amazing!

We made it to the north side beach. Ian found this and said, "I think I'll call him Squishy!"

Mom and Dad teaching the girls to play Canasta. (love the 'duh' look, Dad! )

We love you, Grandma and Grandpa!!!

Katelyn's Baptism Day

Our Sweet Katelyn was Baptized on October 10th. How proud we are of her! She was so excited and couldn't wait. Erin had her a little worried about her interview with the Bishop. She quickly learned that he is a nice, funny guy and that it wasn't some big test she had to pass. She was surrounded by dear friends and family and it was a memorable, wonderful day for her!

Katelyn with her Daddy.

Bishop Briggs and Katelyn

Me with my sweet girl!

Katelyn with Spence and I

Our Family

Our extended family that could be there...there were many that wished they could be there, especially Grandma and Grandpa Oliver who are on their mission.

With Grandma ad Grandpa Moline

Grandma Moline gave a beautiful talk on Baptism for Katelyn. She was so glad they could come!

After the Baptism, we had a picnic up at our park. It was a gorgeous day!!!

Uncle Doug and Aunt Theresa helping with the food.

Auntie Jen with Spencer

Amy Nguyen, Erin, and Hannah Shinsato

Katelyn with Jacob and Bridgett

We didn't learn til later that cousin Jeremie cancelled taking a very important test to be able to be at Katelyn's baptism and give the talk about the Holy Ghost. Jeremie is a wonderful young man, one that Katelyn looks up to and admires SO MUCH!!! We love you, Jeremie!

COUSINS!!!

Grandparents Day at School

We were absolutely THRILLED to find out that Grandparents Day would fall during my parents visit! This is the first time we've ever had Grandparents with the kids on this day.

Here are a few pictures..

Grandpa and Ian in the Library listening to a story.

Grandpa and Ian reading a 'Kipper' Book. (WE LOVE KIPPER!!!)

Grandma and Grandpa with Erin playing a Game.

THERE'S GRANDMA! =D

Grandma went with Katelyn to her class, but I didn't get a picture of them! :(

It was a wonderful day!

Emily's 1st Temple Trip

On October 6th, Emily went to the Seattle Temple for the first time with the youth. I can't believe how fast the years are going by! She is such a beautiful, sweet, spiritual person and I'm always quite in awe of her! I'm grateful that she lives her life so she can enjoy such wonderful experiences! I love you, sweet girl!

Emily patiently letting mom take her picture.

Emily with fellow Beehives Aunna Nguyen and Maren Davis.

Fun with Grandma Moline

I have some catching up to do! The next few posts will be basically pictures of my parents visit from Arkansas. They came out to see us mainly for Katelyn's Baptism. We had such a GREAT time together! They love being grandparents and being with us as much as possible! LOVE YOU!

Mom and I at Cold Stone! YUM!

Ian with Grandma at Coldstone!

With it being autumn, we had to take Mom out to a Pumpkin Patch!

Ian feeding the bunny.

Playing with the kittens.

All I heard for an hour was, "Please, can we have a kitten?????"

Ian in the hayloft playing on the slide.

Our beautiful boy!!

Emily with Grandma on the hayride.

The kiddos in the maze.

Em and Spence making their way through the corn.

Erin making cookies with Grandma.

We LOVE ice cream...had to go to Spotted Cow.