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Sad, sad… the Coles left for home today. Last night we celebrated with a yummy steak dinner and s’mores by the fire until we were all falling asleep and had to crawl into bed. Everyone spent the night at our house and they left for the airport after a strawberry shortcake breakfast (one last splurgeContinue reading “Leaving…”

My friend Sarah hosted a lovely baby shower for me and Haley this weekend. It happened to be on the 15th, which is exactly one month until her scheduled arrival! We had a great time, and Haley got some adorable clothes chosen by people who clearly know my style, Harley hospital hats (JT had one,Continue reading “Baby Shower”

We took advantage of the gorgeous, hot weather on Saturday and went out on Puget Sound. Grandpa Cole drove us in his boat up to Poulsbo (which happens to be where Jim proposed ten years ago…). Madi and JT enjoying the ride – check out that hair! Ali was in charge of the map MyContinue reading “Boating to Poulsbo”

Last week Jim and I celebrated our ninth wedding anniversary. We went to dinner and a movie (Inception – go see it!) while the Cole kids babysat JT for us. They had quite a wonderful time while we were gone! A wagon ride to the park Practicing his throws with Grandpa’s wiffle balls Playing telephoneContinue reading “Nine Years”

JT passed his two-year-old checkup today with flying colors. He weighs 28 pounds (55th %), is 35 inches tall (70th %) and his head size has settled into large (98th %), instead of off the charts. 🙂 He got his shot and took it like a champion, only proclaiming “Hurts!” and then moving on toContinue reading “Two Year Checkup”

We took JT to his very first Mariner’s game this week (and they won!). Aunt Gena, Preston, Madi, Ali, and Grandpa Cole came too. It was great! Jim and JT watching the game Meeting the Moose – awful lighting! Watching for trains Enjoying the view

Ten days of camping at Steamboat Rock state park is our favorite way to spend time during the summer. This year the weather was pretty good (except a giant thunderstorm the first night that sent two boats smashing into ours at 4 AM… no damage, amazingly enough). We did our traditions like movie-in-the-boat, hiking theContinue reading “Banks Lake”

We had our 34-week baby checkup yesterday and all is well. Five weeks to go! I spent the entire time at Banks Lake in a bikini because it was too hot for modesty. 🙂 My sister-in-law took this picture to document Haley’s “first trip” to Banks Lake. A few weeks ago I took one afternoonContinue reading “34 Weeks”

Since the Coles were due to arrive just a week after JT’s birthday, we waited to have a family birthday party. It was so fun to have almost everyone here, including JT’s cousins! Preston and JT waiting for the party to start The birthday boy and his mom Oops – lost the frisbee over theContinue reading “JT’s Family Party”

We were so excited to have my brother’s family (without my brother) from North Carolina come visit us again this summer – three whole weeks! We spent the first few days relaxing and just hanging out… On the tire swing with Madi and Ali Becky, Gena, and Terrie Outdoor movie in Bellevue