Halloween Week: Day 2

Halloween Party at the St. Clair's....2nd Annual Party! So much fun and of course a world of difference from last year. Everyone is busy, active, talking, eating and trying to learn to share. :) And, again this year we stand back like we have mini-celebrities on the St. Clair couch and snap pictures like the paparazzi. It's nuts. And, we laugh at the poor kids that cry the whole time. And, snap a million pictures in hope's of getting a few where your child is looking at the camera. It's pretty hilarious. Lilah was mostly interested this year in baby Rory, the newest St. Clair addition (she's 6 weeks old). She loved especially baby Rory's eyes and her fingers are continually drawn to her eyeballs. Poor thing. And she also only liked Rory when her mama wasn't holding her. Then, she wasn't a fan. Yikes...might be a little scary when baby #2 enters this world (that is NOT a hint that we're pregnant...we're not actually). ;)

Halloween Week: Day 1

Today started our Halloween week with a dress-up day at our Monday class we take - Baby Boogie Woogie. It's super fun - we sing, dance, play with puppets, balls, instruments, scarves and a big parachute. Lilah loves it! So today was the first time in the costume...and she kept on her lamb head the whole time. I don't think there's anything cuter than my little lamb!!

Please Pray For...

Our friends from church, the Phipps. Shannon is pregnant with her 3rd baby and 1st boy, Andrew. She is currently in the hospital because he was not growing as he should and she did not have enough amniotic fluid for him. Even when pumped with extra fluid, he was found to possibly have some sort of heart issues. The last we heard they were not really sure what the problems were and right now poor little Andrew is not doing too well. Shannon and Andy (her husband) are very faithful, strong Christians and are trusting in the Lord's will and know that it is only Him who can perform a miracle for them.
Your prayers for Shannon, Andy and their two girls (Kylie and Lillie) are needed and so appreciated.

5 Days Worth of Laundry=

Fort Casey

These didn't make it in the first (below) post. :)

Camping Prayers

Lance said when we were out on our maiden voyage in our new travel trailer that he knew that a lot of prayers were going up for us and for Lilah and her sleeping to actually make our 5 day trip/vacation fun. Granted, it's not like at home where she sleeps perfectly, but I truly don't think we could have asked for a better trip with her. It's crazy that we weren't worried about the weather, scary creatures and animals, the trailer having a problem or issues...nope, we were mostly stressed about our little one sleeping and the two of us getting some much needed rest as well.
We had the most beautiful weather - it was almost like we were in Easter Washington where they mostly have those cool, crisp, sunny fall days! We went on walks and Lilah played on the beach a lot. Daddy showed her how to throw rocks in the water and it was her favorite thing to do. She loved tromping around in the sand and would have walked straight into that ice cold water if we would have let her. Lance built fires and we stayed warm (except for our last night, where I finally had to go to bed about 8:30 because it was too windy and cold for me), made smores (after Lilah went to bed) and just chatted. Lance and I played a few card games (I think I must have been too cold because I lost a lot more than I won....the rematch will be very soon). The first day we got to Fort Casey it was all blue skies and we just sat and played a game while Lilah napped and sat in the sun. It was so awesome! I went on a few runs and found out that running literally on the beach is SO hard and I can't believe that Emily does that as often as she does. Well, I can, because she is much more hardcore than myself. :) We spent an afternoon in Port Townsend and had dinner one night there and one night in Coupeville. Coupeville? you say. Actually, this little town is super cute and just has one little downtown street that seems to be well taken care of and newly painted, and all the shops have a lot of character. The only thing about going there during the week is everything is pretty much closed until the weekend guests get into town. We had these great pastries though at a little place there and Lilah loved her cinnamon maple goodness!
All in all, a successful trip and fun memories made!

After All This Time....We Still Heart PEPS!

We still try to get together weekly as a group, or really whoever can make it depending on naps, other plans, vacations, etc. I really appreciate all of these ladies - their friendship, their advice, their thoughtfulness and understanding. Everyone seems to bring something different to the table and I am so thankful that both Lilah and I have these moms and babies (I can't help it - I'll be calling them babies until they're all 5) in our lives.
We went to Remlinger Farms together this year - and so much fun! It was a bright sunny fall day and the kids were all smiles. We rode the train and saw alpacas, sheep, horse; we walked around and saw roosters and chickens; we pet some sheep and bunnies; and ended our time with some cute pumpkins to take home for our pumpkins.
Thank you ladies for the fun memories we've had and all those to come! xoxo