Happy 60th MOM!

Happy Birthday MOM!

The present she just opened is a Hot Air Balloon dinner ride (she absolutely loved it). We through her a surprise party - I think she really was shocked. We had a huge Mexican feast (Thanks Tracy and Dan) and spent the day hanging out with friends and family. She and Taylor are running a 5K race on Saturday - not too bad for 60 :-)

more yard -

The transformation of our yard!

I had to get this Japanese Maple.

This is the first time my Rhododendron has bloomed! YEAH!

The Never Ending Story -

Before........

After...................

No - you're not seeing things it really is grass. Ryan has had some time off so we went full force into the backyard. We were able to get most of the basics done - it is really starting to come together! I love it!!!!!!!!!! Ryan has done a great job and has been very patient with me. I keeping coming home with more plants and all he says is were do want them, so between taking turns with Chase I think we have gotten alot done.

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I had to buy this plant - I can't remember what it's called, but look at those beautiful flowers. I can't what it see what it does.

Friday Harbor - San Juan Island

Chase and Cousin Carson on the Ferry headed out to Friday Harbor.

I love the Ferry and my picture taken :-)
Carson always ready for a photo opp.

Ryan, Chase and Taylor on the beach at Friday Harbor.

Ryan and Chase exploring the tide pools. We had great weather -it didn't start raining until we were nice and comfy back on the Ferry headed home. Chase and Carson loved to hold the tiny crabs and put their fingers in the Sea Anemones while Taylor and Nicholas dug for clams.

Girl Power!

Taylor's debut in the Jr. Ski to Sea parade.

Taylor has joined a running club after school through the YMCA. They train for a few months and then enter a 5K race from Blaine to the Border (June 9th). Their theme is Girl Power - hence the pink Super Girl cape! Aunt Brittany, Uncle Nicholas and Carson were visiting from Utah, so they went to the parade too (yes, it rained)

Taylor, Grandma Susan, Chase, Brittany and Carson.

Seeing Spots...................

So you thought you were having a bad day?

What a long few weeks. Chase started out with mild ear infections around the 1st of May. He was given Amoxcillian (?) and next thing we know we're seeing spots! I don't think they were itchy, but oh my they sure didn't look fun. He had red little spots from head to toe (literally).

I am glad to report that all the spots are gone and he is back to his pale white self :-)

Spots in my ears.

Daddy's Little Helper

It's all I can do to keep Chase out of the backyard when he sees someone out there - so today we went for it. He helped wash the car and get the dirt ready for Sod tomorrow - YEAH!!!!!! As you might have noticed he is standing and not crawling. He is a full time walker now - once he figured out how to stand up on his own there was no turning back.