3 months already!?!?

Fun at Folklife!

Yesterday we went to Folklife. It is a fesival every year at the Seattle Center. We enjoyed good food, good music, good weather, and excellent people watching (these things bring out a lot of wierdos)!

Need I say more?!?!

Best Dad in the WORLD!

We have been doing an incentive program for the kids so they can earn stickers for jobs. They then save up these stickers to turn in for prizes. Kiya earned 20 stickers which she decided to turn in for a 1-on-1 date with her dad. Her choice for a date...Chuck-E-Cheese. The complicated part was going to be when they would be able to go. We wanted to do something together as a family last night, so Dave tried to talk Kiya into inviting the family on their "date". After some hesitation (and bribing with all of the tickets at the end of the night), she gladly extended the invite to Cooper, Lincoln, McKay and I. I thought that was really sweet of her. So, the Chuck-E-Cheese excursion happened, pizza was eaten, and the tickets were turned in for prizes, which Kiya even splurged and got Cooper a couple of prizes with the tickets we all had earned. Also very sweet. On our way home, Dave decided he needed to make their "date" more special, so he had me drop them off at Cold Stone Creamery where they shared a cinnamon ice cream with butterfinger on top. I'm not sure what to think of the combo, but Kiya said she liked it. As I was putting the boys to bed...a little too late, Kiya and Daddy came home smelling of cologne and perfume; they had gone to the mall and each chose a scent. Then Kiya approached me with flowers in her hand and quite frankly said "These aren't for you." Dave had bought Kiya flowers on their "date". They are beautiful! I was so touched. He is definitely setting a high bar for those young men who someday will want to date our little girl. I'm so glad.

McKay doing laundry with mom

McKay

Then there is our precious McKay. He really is the best baby in the world. He sleeps really well and eats really well and has a beautiful smile with a really cute dimple. He is loved by his siblings and serves as a surrogate grand baby to many of the women in our ward. We are so blessed to have this healthy wonderful baby added to our family. He has truly blessed us.

Lincoln

Lincoln is a very funny 2 year old. His favorite color is blue...or so we think since that is the only color he ever says. He likes to copy his big brother and sister and feeds on their laughter. He loves to be outside and loves any kind of ball. He is very sweet and gentle with the baby but can turn when it is time to wrestle with daddy. He can definitely hold his own with Kiya and Cooper. He has a smile that is contagious and brings so much joy to our family.