Smiley Baby

Nathan is usually a very happy baby. His smiles are so irresistible. I just had to add a few more random pictures of his smiling face...and maybe a little drool too.

Urban Baby

Loves his new set of wheels

Father's Day Weekend

We headed over to Poulsbo for Father's Day weekend. Saturday turned out to be a busy day. Steve went on a bike ride from Poulsbo up to Port Townsend where my parents, Nathan and I met up with him and had lunch. We headed back to my parents house and then took off to Port Orchard to visit with Mel and Paul and their baby girl, Aria, for the first time. It was so much fun to see Aria and spend some time with Mel and Paul and hear how they are enjoying/surviving parenthood. Aria is such a little cutie. It's crazy to think that not that long ago, Nathan was her size. Everyone warned me that they grow up fast, and they are sure right. Every little phase is so much fun, and we always look forward to what he is going to be doing next.

Paul, Aria, Steve, and Nathan

On Sunday, we went over to my cousin, Karen's house. They had a big party to celebrate Father's Day, a few birthdays, and my Aunt Rose's retirement. It was a lot of fun to see everyone, and of course, there was a lot of good food. After all the excitement over the weekend, Nathan was pretty exhausted, so we headed home and prepared for another week.

Nathan getting a ride from Dad in Granpa's wagon

This was Grandpa's wagon when he was a baby

Great Uncle John and Nathan

Me, Nathan, Great-Grandma, and Grammy

Bike Ride - June 12

Steve has really been in to riding his bike, so we decided to find a trailer for Nathan to ride in so we can go on bike rides as a family. For our first ride together with the three of us, we went out to Marymoor Park in Redmond. We rode for about ten miles which is really nothing compared to what Steve usually rides, but not too bad for my first time out in awhile. Nathan wasn't too thrilled riding in his new Chariot, but I think he'll enjoy it a little more once he is older and can entertain himself a little better. It was a beautiful day out, so overall it was a great day for a ride.

Taking a snooze before the ride - hang on Nathan!

In his Chariot and all ready to go

What is this silly thing on my head?

Taking a break on the side of the trail

On the Move

Nathan really got his crawling down by the end of May. Once he figured out how to get around, he never wants to stop. It's been so much fun to watch him learn how to get around, but it also makes a lot more work for me. I'm constantly having to chase him around. He's one active little guy!

A Visit from the Timms - May 21

The weekend before Nathan and I went to Nebraska, our friend came up from Portland to visit. We had a busy few weeks, but we had so much fun. The Timms came up for a long weekend and stayed at Danielle's house, so we spent a lot of time over there visiting. It was so much fun to see the kids interact with each other. Nathan (about 8 months) looked so big compared to little Isaiah (4 months). I can't believe how much they have all grown and changed. Ashley is always so sweet to Nathan and very interested in whatever he is doing. At one point, she wanted to help feed Nathan, very cute. We walked down to the park with the kids and had a ton of fun swinging in the baby swings. The girl's even got to have a night out. We headed down to a local wine bar to hang out and talk. It was so much fun and nice to get away for a few hours. The boys had it pretty easy seeing that all the kids had already gone to bed, but it was nice of them to stay at the house and keep an eye on them.

The Kids - Ashley, Isaiah, Nathan

Nathan and Isaiah playing

Brian and Steve strolling on Alki

Danielle, Ashley, and Nathan swinging at the park

Ashley helping out with Nathan

Emily and Isaiah