Jarekah Is A Big Girl...

Jarekah is officially a big girl now. Over the weekend, my parents came to see us and my Dad and Eric took Jarekah to IKEA to pick out a big girl bed. Our baby is a big girl now! Jarekah loves her new bed and we hope she has many a happy night sleeping in it!

Just because...

...is the name of the game! Random pictures from the summer. Enjoy!

Madison...

...had a BIRTHDAY! I am so behind on my blogging due to my little venture to the hospital for a few days. I have been on strict bedrest and decided that I hate it, so I am up today! A little over two weeks ago our Maddie celebrated her 8th birthday. Happy Birthday Maddie! We drove to Salem to see Eric's mom, Carol, and it was 107 degrees that day. We made the best of it and had a lot of fun! Here are some of the pictures we captured at Gramma Carol's...

Jarekah's two-year birthday...

...is just around the corner! So to mark the occasion, we took her to Picture People in the Vancouver Mall for her two-year pictures today. Jarekah was so adorable and did everything her photographer asked her to do. Eric and I are very happy with the results. We only bought three poses to start, but we have a year to go back and get as many as we want. Here are the three poses we chose in both color and black and white. I cannot believe our baby is going to be two-years old!

Which Is Which...

...I cannot tell!

I got this CPK for Christmas several years ago (before Jarekah was even a thought) from my parents. As a girl, I always wanted one. It had been in the box all this time, sitting on a shelf in Jarekah's bedroom. A few days ago, Jarekah saw the "baby" and became so excited. When I told her she was just to look at, Jarekah cried and cried for her "baby." I finally gave in and opened the box. Before I could even take the doll out of the box, Jarekah was already clapping and trying to pull it out of the box for me. Jarekah and her "baby" have been inseparable ever since. She loves her little dolly. What's funny is that when I picked it at the store, I had no idea that someday I would have a little dolly of my own that looks just like it! Precious moments are so much fun!

Happy Fourth!

We headed to Astoria for the holiday along with my sister and her family. This was an extra special holiday for Eric and I because we were able to have his two daughters visit us. This is the first time Eric has had his girls on the Fourth since his divorce.

Sorry no pics - I forgot my camera at home! I am so bummed about it too...I really wanted to have some pictures for memories, but I know it is something Eric and I will never forget. Hope everyone had a very happy and safe holiday.

This time of year is especially significant and has great meaning for us. We appreciate all our troops are doing to ensure we are able to continue celebrating our freedoms. The show was spectacular this year and I really think it was the best one so far. We have been attending the Astoria fireworks show for many years now and I can honestly say it is my favorite. I love the closeness being in that part of the state brings. Here's to many more holidays to come!

Happy Anniversary...

...to my wonderful husband! Today is our anniversary and I just wanted to tell my hubby how much I love him and look forward to many more years together! Eric came home from work and cooked me an amazing steak dinner with all the trimmings. He also brought me a very sweet card on his lunch break. We just spent a week in Las Vegas, so I was not expecting anything. I am truly blessed and feel that I am the luckiest woman in the world. I love you Eric!