My Little Sidekick!

First Trip to the Salon!

 After one to many mornings fighting over weather or not I should comb out the huge dreadlock Elsa had woven into her hair throughout the night, it was decided that it was time to visit the salon. Elsa was a great customer as she sat frozen while Bret clipped away- I suppose there are advantages to being shy once in awhile!

 

Friends!

We're pretty lucky to have so many wonderful friends to play with!

Ani and Elsa frolicking on the beach

Liam and Nakoa lounging after outside playtime

Elsa, Lyla, Cecily, Liam, Miranda and I

My we're growing exponentially!

Liam and Eiko getting a little sun

First Day of "School"

 Elsa had her first day of "school" this week. She was so excited about going that she was barely able to fall asleep the night before going. When I came at lunch to check in on how the day was going she barely glanced up at me, and when her dad went to pick her p in the afternoon, he basically had to pry her out of there. We are now both evaluating what it was we did as parents to drive her away at such an early age...

Blueberry Babes

Blueberry season has arrived, so we took advantage of a beautiful day to boat across the bay to forge. Trying to pick berries with two toddlers and two infants proved a bit challenging; but once bellies were full, the girls did their part! 

Salmonstock!

This summer we braved the driving rain to take the kids to the Kenai Peninsula's very own music festival; SALMONSTOCK! Fun was had by all despite the whether, lots of dancing, eating and playing in the mud. Our uninhibited little Tiger danced until 11:30pm, she can't wait until next year!

Keeping Busy!

Before Grandpa Dave's big visit, the kids got a little R&R. Once he was here though we geared up for lots of fun including visits to the playground, the Spit, and of course, walks to the ice cream shop!