Christmas 2013

 

Our trip to Oregon for Christmas started out a little rocky...

First, the drive from South Snohomish to Tualatin took us over 6 hours. Ugh.  It should take about 3.5 hrs. We hit horrible bumper to bumper stop and go with more stops than go's in every city: Everett, Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Chehalis? Really? And Portland was the worst. It took an 1.5 hrs to get from Exit 304 NoPo to Exit 286 Wilsonville. After the 286 exit I was feeling the excitement of the home stretch to the Wilsons house. Then it happened. I ran a just-turned red light. It was blatantly red. I never do that, ever. I said out loud: "Gosh I hope there isn't a cop watching." John asked why. I told him. And right as I am telling him, I cut myself off and say "Well, I'm getting pulled over. Don't be scared." The officer was nice. It took me a while to find my documents and he could tell I was upset. I told him about the 6 hour car ride in terrible traffic. When he returned to me, I was a river of tears. He told me to be extra careful when I'm tired and frustrated. He didn't fine me! WOOPWOOP! I turned to the kids and say, "I didn't get a ticket!" Then I notice John doesn't have his seat belt on. OMG. Really? Not sure when or why he took it off... Also, he followed me to the next light and I was approaching it going very slow and of course I reach the point of no return when the light turns yellow and yes, I went through it! He had to stop. LOL. 

Easter 2011

Emma & Reese~BCF (Best Cousins Forever)

Josh & Sarah


"Look what I got from GGma & GGpa!"

Two Best Dressed Guys at the Party

Megan & Grandpa

Cousins enjoying their Easter loot and watching a movie

Ava being silly (Emma wore this dress at my wedding!)

Leslie & Taylor

Grandma a.k.a. GGma

Zach dishing up...so much yummy food!

Brunch

Cousins

So much love

Grandpa & Grammy with their sweeties!

Me and my sweetie

Taylor & Jake

Megan & Tater

Time to Hunt for Easter Eggs

Caught Uncle Harry texting during the hunt! HA!

Tate knew exactly what to do! Such a smarty!!

Seriously! How could you not smile after seeing this little face!

Mighty prizes for mighty sleeping

Mighty Beanz Challenge Success!
Jake has made it 21 full nights in his own bed! He got his beloved Woody doll for his big prize. I'm so proud of him!
John made it 7 full nights in his bed! He got Buzz Lightyear for his big prize. They play with these guys for hours. They act out the movie lines together. So cute.
We've kept the challenge going. John told me that Jake doesn't want a prize unless John is getting a prize too. Haha. Good one Johnny. :)

Janell's Baby Shower

Janell's baby shower was a great success! I couldn't have done it without my mom. She was the brains behind the beauty of it all. Her creativity never ceases to amaze me. Thanks, mom! You're the best.

The steps say "Bien Venue Bronson"~ "Welcome" in French

Front porch

Mom made this. Super cute.





The shower favors. A little robins egg scented soap in a nest. I stamped the Bs on them and tied the boxes with jute.

This was on my nook light fixture. We spent 1/2 of a Saturday making these Pom-Poms. It was fun and super easy. Johnny wanted to help us so he took tissue paper and folded while he sang, "We're making decorations for the shower la la la..." It was so cute. Then he tore it up into tiny pieces.

This was the nook table. We went with the "Nest" theme. Mostly neutral colors with some robins egg blue. I loved how the table cloth matched the paper on the invitations.

Little bird on the dining table

Nest under a cloche on dining table. Also the crepe paper hanging mom stitched on her sewing machine to make the gathered/ruffly look.

The food~ fresh fruit with creamy dip, cheese and berry filled croisannts, breakfast quiche, baked ham, cupcakes, and mimosas.

Stars of the show: Mama and Baby

Janell & Meredith

Erin & Stephanie

Janell & Shelby & Max

Janell & Jody

Jill made this sign. So cute!

Janell is so happy...I wish this pic wasn't blurry!!

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Erin & Bronson

Janell & Hether

Janell with her sister, Jill

Janell & Sharon

Stephanie & Janell & Bronson

Mom and Bronson

Thank you notes I made for Janell

My dear sweet Janell. My Best Friend. My confidant. My secret keeper. My soul sister. You had a new sweet baby boy, Bronson D. Waples, an angel baby sent straight from Him. Seriously. Bronson is the cutest most precious baby boy. I'm so happy for you and your family of little men + one amazing mama and awesome dad (gotta give Chad a shout-out:) I feel your coveted mama is watching over you and your special little guy from heaven. I love you, Janell.