Magnus Visits Us!

We had a visit from one adorable little boy...my cousin Magnus. Uncle Randy, Aunt Nancy, and my cousin Tracy visited with Tracy's son Magnus. He is the cutes little boy ever!

Tracy, Magnus and me.

Magnus making himself at home in Mark's chair.

Magnus playing guitar hero.

Magnus watching NCAA action with Uncle Randy.

Looking cute!

Thank you for visiting Mark and I. Let's not wait so long to do it again. Thank you also for the ice cream maker...can't wait to try it on the next camping trip!

Clan Gordon Pipe Band Tartan Ball

Mark and I went to the 46th annual Tartan Ball in Puyallup last night with Bob & Michelle and Gina & Paul. There were three pipe bands and several traditional dancers that performed and they were all great to watch. We had a great time checking out something different.

Gina is a bit confused because Paul and Bob wore the same shirt!

Me, Michelle & Gina.

One of the pipe bands.

Michelle and Gina.

Paul, Gina, Bob, Michelle, Mark and me.

Bob and Paul in their matching shirts...how cute!

Doggy Jail

Our knuckle-head dog sprung his kennel and got picked up by the Po-Po so I had to spring him.


Bishop had actually run back into the yard but the officer couldn't be sure that he was our dog so he had to lock him up.



Bishop didn't look too happy about the whole thing and was glad to be back.

Hopefully this is the only time one of our kids (4 or 2 legged) goes to jail.

Dinner with Cory, El, and Soren

Mark and I had Cory, El, and Soren over for dinner, catching up, and a little Guitar Hero action! Soren proved to be pretty good at it.

Mark and Soren on Guitar, Cory on Drums, and El singing.

Don't spill the beer!

Soren showing Dad how it's done.

Cory - Keep playing you don't want to get booed off the stage!

Soren - Wait I need to pose for my fans!

Hard to tell who is having more fun.

Soren looked like he had been doing this for years!

We won't wait so long to have you guys over again! It was great to spend an evening with you!

Weekend with Grace, Em, and Beca

Mark and I had a fun filled weekend watching Grace for Bob and Michelle and hanging out with out nieces. Em and Beca did great with Grace making her feel like she was hanging with the big girls.

We decided to take them to Odyssey for play time.

This is how Grace looked the whole time, that is until she decided she was tired and had enough. Not only was she laughing the whole time, but she was yelling as well. Even if we could not see her we could sure hear her!

Em and Beca.

They spent a lot of time jumping with Uncle Mark.

And a lot of time playing in the ball pit.

Beca, Grace, Em

The scooter track was fun to watch. Grace tried to figure it out, but it just didn't work well for her.

Grace does not look too excited about being stuck in the middle.

We had a great time playing with all three girls. I have a whole new respect for parents who do this 24/7 and don't get to go home to a kid free house at the end of the weekend. While all three girls were well behaved and there were no issues it still takes lot of energy to keep up with them!

New Years Eve

We had a very relaxed, kid friendly, and pregnancy friendly New Years Eve Party. (No I am not pregnant, but have a few friends that are.)

We started the evening at Zoo Lights before heading to our place for an evening of games and Guitar Hero World Tour.

Bob, Grace, Michelle, Jen, Mark.

All the pretty lights!

Mark, Jen, Grace, Paul, Gina, Bob, and Michelle in front of our favorite Purple and Green tree.

Grace on the carousel at the zoo.

Love the festive hats!

It's midnight! Time for a toast.

Apparently Grace did not want to go home. She always ends up in the dog crate...perfect size for a fort.

We had a great time and enjoyed ringing in the new year with good friends.