Now you can see why it is so difficult to even do dishes with a toddler in the house…
Aaron used to empty the tupperware cupboard - Ethan goes for the good stuff. Straight for the food!
Can you see that he is actually standing in the dishwasher??? Oh my...
He is SOOO cute! I can’t wait to go get him. Tick Tock Tick Tock Tick Tock. We are still waiting on court processes in Taiwan.
Just too cute to not share. And the second photo shows remarkable improvement with Ethan playing happily on Dad’s lap.
The Hardy gang met the Henningsen gang at Paradise Creek campground this last weekend for three days of camping excitement! After sitting in traffic for 5 hours and 2 hours of beautiful back-country roads we finally arrived at our destination. It’s always nice when you are welcomed with a campfire and friendly faces upon arrival. The spot was fantastic – complete with all the joys of camping that kids love and create memories for a lifetime – a squeaky water pump (we were all unsure about the cleanliness of that “potable” water…), tons of sticks, doug-fir cones, and dirt, and the real kicker – a pit toilet! Awesome… It really was a great time. The bugs were minimal and the company was great.
We enjoyed hiking twice, gorgeous views, a spectacular waterfall, s’mores, apple pies, hot dogs, watermelon, the smell of fresh air, playing in a very shallow creek, spotting salamanders, and so much more. Thanks Henningsens, for a great weekend!
Jack and Aaron warming up by the fire
At the top of the hike to the waterfall
Chris, Nate and Nikki at the top of the falls hike
Jack and Aaron both wanted to lead the way, so to compromise they decided to hold hands and both lead
fun friends
granola bars at the top of the hike - a perfect reward for a hike well done
Teresa, Nick, Eva and Kaitlyn joined us for a 4th of July parade, street fair and festivities. The kids all loved the parade and Eva and Aaron loved the bounce house at the fair. Nate and I stayed up to watch fireworks from our front yard, but the kids were wiped out and sound asleep through all the explosions.
My little boy is growing up! We had a party for him on July 3rd. Thanks to everyone who was able to make it. Ethan’s birthday will always be a full weekend of celebrating with the 4th of July the following day. What a special birthday!
Aaron, Ethan and I have been busy having a blast on the Oregon Coast this week while Nate has been working himself to near death trying to finish all the house remodels before we bring a third little life into our home. When we returned from the beach and I checked my email, guess who’s beautiful, absoultely cute face was staring back at me. Caleb!! I can’t wait to go over there and hold him in my arms. Still no updates as to when we get to do that, but here are some pictures to tide us all over.
Aaron’s been playing soccer for a few weeks now. We travel down to south Everett to kick a ball around for a half hour. He has a blast and so do I. Here are a few photos of the action.
what? we can't use our hands??
Goooooooaaaaaaalllllllllll!!!!!!!!!!!
We finally received pictures of our little baby over in Taiwan. Our first step toward bringing him home is scheduled for May 20th in the courts in Taiwan. So we are still just waiting, but getting closer. With that court date, we are hoping we will have him home by the end of July, but it is still a big unkown. And here is what you really want to see – the cutest pictures ever of our 2 1/2 month old son!
The kitchen remodel is well on its way to being complete. Here are some photos of the cabinets installed. Work that still needs to be done: countertops installed on fridge side, bamboo floors installed, trim work installed, dishwasher installed, garbage disposal hooked up, then tada – kitchen complete.
Sink area
Fridge wall
The corner cabinet
The cookie sheet organizer
The spice rack
Thanks everyone who helped!! (David, Diana, Ralph, Nick, Jesse, Mark, Brian, Tom, Jason, and anyone else I didn’t know about!!!)
Nikki, Chris and Jack hiking the 3/4 mile hike to lava butte
enjoying his first go-gurt