Daddy Son Time

We were so excited to hear that Cars 2 was coming out. We thought it would be a good opportunity for Austin to experience the movie theater for the first time. Paul was so excited to take him and have some daddy son time with Austin (Andrew and mommy went on an outing too and spent time together). Paul said Austin did awesome. He was a little concerned about the surround sound but was so excited by all the cars, trains and planes!
He insisted on staying for the credits

Movie date was a success!

Look what Austin found

Daddy's socks!

Shiny and New

When we bought our home last we feel in love with it...well everything except the color of it.

Before

This summer we had it painted. I feel like we have a brand new house. We love it, inside and out!

After

Lots of Laughs

Lots of Love

Let's just say when Oma is in town, there is a lot of love that goes around. Good thing she is coming back in 2 weeks.

Visitors!

Last week my Aunt Patty, Uncle Richard and my 3 cousins (Jeff, Marcella and Sarah) flew in from the Netherlands. And after their long flight they got in the car (in California) and drove to Washington to visit us (my mom also hitched a ride).

We had so much fun with them that we wanted to share a few pictures from their trip with you.

Jeff and Andrew

All of us out for a family walk after dinner
Jeff and Sarah showing Austin a game

Downtown Washington, Pugent Sound
(L to R) Paul, me, Jeff, Sarah, Aunt Patty, Marcella and Uncle Richard

Stopped for lunch at the famous Crab Pot

And then off to the space needle!

Yup we are both afraid of heights but we made it through

After a wonderful dinner made by my mom we went for another walk

The next day i spent it with my mom and the rest of the gang and Paul went up a gondola ride up Mount Rainer

Thank you so much for coming and taking my mom with you (her photos and visit to follow). The kids had so much fun with you guys.

Hurry back soon!!!

Baby's First Cereal

I don't think there was really any question, but Andrew loves food (well his rice cereal anyway)!
Wearing the perfect shirt for the occasion "I am a Don Jose Baby"
(Thanks Tanya for the shirt)

Adoration

Andrew already looks up to his big brother. He watches everything he does and squeals with laughter every time Austin tickles him or gives him kisses.

Hair cuts are fun!

When you get to ride a plane! Austin's hair grows so fast so again we land in the plane at Totally Awesome Hair Cuts for Kids
Andrew just hanging out

Austin watching Thomas the Train (he loves trains)

all done and so handsome!

Mall time fun

Truck! Austin loves to go "beep beep!" Boat, Boat, Boat!

*Andrew chilln' in the background, sleeping as usual
holding on for safety

Well here in Washington it still rains in the summer so we have to get creative with some activities so that we aren't home all day. The boys had fun even though it was at the mall.

4 months old

Our "little" boy is 4 months old. I know I keep on saying this but time flies by so fast!

I love this picture because it captures the intensity of which he sucks his hands

Andrew's updates:

- his eyes are still a light hazel/ green

- squeals and laughs

- Austin gives daily kisses and hugs to his little brother

- Andrew can roll from back to tummy but gets made when he is on his tummy

- finds that his fingers make a great snack

- is still so sweet and silly

NKOTBSB

Ever since I was a little girl I have always wanted to see New Kids on the Block in concert, Friday the dream came true. Thank you Kelly!!!

My neighbor Kelly is a radio winning junkie :-) and she wins stuff all the time. She even won 4 tickets to New Kids on the Block and Back Street Boys and invited me, Heidi and our other neighbor Pam to go with her.

Getting ready for the concert to start

Heidi, me, Pam and Kelly

Heidi and me (giddy little girls)
Me, Pam and Kelly (the best neighbors in the world)

Back Street Boys

NKOTB

Splash Parks are fun!!!

Our friend Rachel invited us on to the military base to come play in the splash park with them. We had so much fun and what a great way to cool off from the summer heat/ Andrew just hanging out, he just ate so he needed to wait 30 minutes before going in the water lol
Rachel and her daughter Quinn

Austin was so excited and happy running all over the place

What a fun day!

Thanks Rachel and Quinn

Daddy's home

We are all excited when the garage opens and daddy comes threw the door!

4th of July

Fourth of July - which the start of summer in Washington, so on go the shorts, sandals and inflate Austin's pool!

We bought a few fireworks this year. We tried to find ones that Austin could participate in so we got pop rocks. They are rocks that when you throw them on the ground they make a loud popping sound, Austin thought it was really cool!

My friend Rachel and her daughter Quinn joined in the festivities
time for sparklers!

Austin loved it until...

he got a little too close and the embers fell on his foot

evidence that mommy was there too

since the sparkler incident Austin was keep a safe distance from the fireworks

I think that was far enough, his whale will keep him safe

We had a great fourth of July. We even let Austin stay up late and we all watched fireworks from our bedroom window.

I also like this holiday because it helps me to reflect how lucky we are to live in America and enjoy the freedoms we have.