Artist's Point

I am proud to say that today Wade, Amelia and I all experienced a first together: Artist's Point. We have been to Mt. Baker MANY times before, but never in the summer. Boy we were missing out. For a family who loves the outdoors and live in Bellingham, we cannot believe it has taken us this long to drive up and hike around!! A must for anyone who calls Bellingham home or is visiting. There is a reason it was named what it was named.
Baker is in the background of this picture, but you can't see it because we used a camera phone to take it.
Amelia LOVES her backpack. I think it is because she is at adult level. A lot of strangers (tourist) had to stop and say hello to her.
It got hot so Wade took over baby duty. Amelia fell fast asleep and missed most of the hike.
It is amazing how babies can sleep anywhere and any position.
Wade and Tracker cooling off in a glacier pond. It wasn't that cold. At this point I wish I had brought my swimsuit. I know better for next time.
Mt. Shuksan. Had to take a picture of the mountain my school is named after: Shuksan Middle School.

Week Review

Yeah, after a 30 hours of travel, Wade has made it back to the states and is home. It is nice to be back in our house (with our stuff and air conditioning). It was great staying south and boy did Amelia and I stay busy. It is going to be an adjustment not having people around all the time or things to do everyday, but being back on our "schedule" will be good. Thank you Mom and Dad for spoiling us and being great hosts!!!

Now that I am back on our home computer I have been able to get pictures downloaded. Here is a small glimpse of what our travels included.
We had a play date with Carson and Becki. It was so cute, once they saw each other they grabbed hands, locked eyes, and smiled. Good friends!!
We met Abe. Tiffany and Jeff sure make cute babies. I am so excited to have another Coug baby to join our group. It is going to be so much fun!!
I got Amelia a tutu for her 6 month photo shoot. I couldn't help myself and had a practice session in my parent's living room. I love having a little girl I can dress up. She also was a ham for the camera. I can't wait to see the professional pictures!!

Megan and I took Lyla and Amelia to Gymboree in the mall for playtime. I think both loved it. Amelia was all smiles and squeals. I wish they had a gym up north.

We helped Anna celebrate baby #2. It was a perfect day at Golden Gardens for a BBQ. It was also so cool to be there with friends and kids. In the past 2 years the amount of kids has tripled. Amelia is going to have so many friends to grow with.

Jumping off buildings and a birthday!

Last night while enjoying a relaxing evening on the deck at Ray's Cafe with my dear friend Rask, Wade called to tell me he had made it to New Zealand from Thailand...oh, and he was going to jump off a building. I guess that is something you do there.
Wade before his plunge. I am really starting to wonder if he is really traveling for work, or is he just vacationing. I am sure his boss is thinking the same thing!!
The building he jumped off. Pretty tall for someone who says he is scared of heights.
I told him that I had to see it to believe it. So....he sent me a video!!!

On a much calmer note, HAPPY BIRTHDAY RASK!! I love you and I am happy we got to spend a romantic night out together to celebrate you turning the big 2-9. You did it with grace, honor and beauty!! I am blessed to have you in my life.

Puppy Love

Amelia and Tracker are really starting to develop a great relationship. She is starting to watch his every move, she smiles and laughs when he is close and she is starting to reach out and "pet" him. Tracker is also becoming a great big brother. At night he has moved from our bed to by her door, during floor time he joins us by sitting right in the middle and giving "kisses" is one of his favorite things (especially right after Amelia has been eating some food).

Pictures from July 4th weekend.

On a break from being a nomad, I am at home for a couple days and finally got my camera downloaded onto the computer. Here are some pictures from the days before Wade's departure...
Amelia got her first visit to the Axelson cabin on Lake Whatcom. She loved it!!
To be a "Bellighamit" you know what Boundary Bay is and who Spaceband are. Clue: We went to a benefit concert for breast cancer and enjoyed some microbrews. (Shown: Wade, Kyle "Bort" and Shane)
Humm...the camera was over there. Me, Bree and Shannon.

Slumber Party!

Saturday, my mom and I watch Shelby and Macie so ReBecca and Kyle could have the day/night to celebrate their 11th wedding anniversary. We spent the day at Peter Kirk Park in Kirkland having a picnic, swimming, getting cupcakes and enjoying the weather with friends. That night the girls had a slumber party in the living room with movies and pizza (string beans for Milli).
Now that Shelby is 5 and going into Kindergarten, she is old enough to carry a baby. Please note that Amelia's head is almost as big as her's. This stroller was only designed for one, but got three.
I have a total waterbaby on my hands. She laughed and squealed the entire time in the pool.
All the cousins settling down for a movie, even the four legged ones.

Bon Voyage!!!

Amelia and I have become nomads as Wade travels for work. While he is on a three week trip, she and I will be making our home along I-5 from Bellingham to Seattle. It will be fun to see old friends and spend time with family. We came down to my parents after a relaxing forth in Bellingham.

Even though Wade is across the world, we have been able to keep in touch VERY well. Thanks to camera phones, Skype, and videos, Wade has been able to not miss any firsts (This week I bought the coolest baby food maker and made some peas. I taped her first bites and sent it to Wade. She LOVED them!) and Amelia and I get to see all the cool places he is visiting and his friends. For the next couple of weeks, the blog will also be hosting the pictures sent during these travels.

Wade hard at work in Malaysian. I am starting to wonder if I should change professions.
Here is Amelia eating her first bite of peas. I have decided to start with veggies (green, yellow, red) and then onto fruit. Wade and I both like our sugar, so I know once she eats something sweet there may be no turning back! My hope it to have her try a LARGE arrange of foods and tastes before she knows to say no!!