Sunnyside beach park in Steilacoom

We recently discovered a cute little park in Steilacoom. As it was Miah's mom's last day visiting, I had to get a few pics.
Adin found a crab, and was kept very busy inspecting (and pulling it apart)
A passenger train went whizzing by (hard to get much of a pic)It was too cold to take pictures of Isabella at the park, so we took some afterwards at home.Isabella's first smile caught on camera
Of course, Miah has to do a little stunt with Isabella too :) As mommy of a cute little girl, I just have to add that this is probably my favorite outfit of hers.

Isabella's Blessing

On Sunday, June 6th, Miah was able to bless Isabella in church. Her beautiful dress was made by a friend of Grammy, and the hat/shoes were provided by grandma Suzy.Thank you to everyone who came (and tried to come)
I just couldn't help taking a picture of Adin wearing Isabella's hat and blanket on the way to church.

Back to Blogging... Our new baby girl

Okay, so it has been half a year since I posted anything, and a lot has changed. We now live in University Place, WA. I broke my leg. And we have a beautiful little baby girl, Isabella.
Although everyone knows, I want to record the story of how eventful Isabella's birth was. Isabella was due May 10th, and as my due-date approached, I was getting extremely anxious! I went to church on Mother's Day (the 9th) hoping that it would be my last time going with my preggo belly. As I was walking out of church, talking and laughing with Mom and friends that were around, I barely missed the handicap ramp that I was headed towards, and fell on my leg. I managed to break my right Tibia and Fibula (both bones in the lower leg). They called the ambulance and took me to St Joseph's hospital. They admitted me that evening and at quarter to 3 in the morning, I started labor. By about 6:30, I was 7 cm dilated and so they rushed me up to the labor and delivery floor. I was barely able to get the epidural in time... thankfully. This slowed down labor so that they were able to set my leg in a cast before it was time to push. Isabella Louise was born at 12:11pm, 19"long and weighing 9lbs.
A week and a half later, they admitted me back into the hospital, but this time for surgery. They decided that due to the angle of the break and the faster recovery options, it would be most beneficial to insert a rod down my leg and then to secure it with four screws. It took a few days to recover in the hospital, and then we returned to the Crozier's for it to heal more fully.

Silly Adin

Adin has always been a very playful little guy. Lately, I have been able to capture a few of these on camera.

A drum... has many uses other than making music:Playing guitar hero with Daddy:Begging with Chet for fudge:Wearing uncle Sandy's boots (he tries on everyone's shoes lately, but these were the cutest!):

Adin loves Dogs

For those of you who haven't noticed... Adin LOVES dogs! He loves to bark like them, and he loves to play with them. For the most part, he is usually gentle with them (he has his occasional moments, but compared to most one-year old's, I think he does great).

Two week-ends ago, we had the chance to go visit Maria, and she was able to capture some great pictures of Adin with her HUGE golden lab. Adin pretty much thought Otis was a horse, meant to be ridden. Thanks for sending the pics Maria.

LOOK, no hands:

Good-bye Arizona

Although we are of course excited to be here in Washington, leaving all of our friends and family there was really hard! The last week or two was filled with lots of packing and cleaning, and lots of lasts:
Last time babysitting my sweet Brooke:
Last time hanging out with Jill and her kiddos:
Last mutual (softball):

All the YW at the end of the game... sorry my flash caught all of the dust that had just been kicked up:
Macey and Sarah:Caitlin after her awesome slide:Megan, Mary, Deanna, and Erika:
Last time seeing Grandad and Tami for a while:
Last dinner with my best friend Jatana: (or as she called it: The Last Supper)Jatana's daughter Alex with Adin:Adin playing with their big dog:I love you all in Arizona, and we really do miss you!!!!

Long time no Blog!

Hi everyone... I know it has been a while for me. We have been pretty busy the last little while, but I haven't really had the camera out much. I am not going to fill you in on all the details... the only important thing here is that I'll be arriving in Washington in ONE week!!!!! I still have quite a bit of packing to do, but I at least want to blog about the baby shower I threw for my friend, Jatana, on Saturday. It is the first shower I have ever thrown, and since she is having a girl, I kind of went crazy :)
Here is the name banner I made for her daughter's nursery:
And the outfits I got for her:
This isn't the greatest picutre, but here are the booties I crocheted:
The spread:
Games:
Our guest of honor with a beautiful blanket that a resident at our complex made for her:
I was unprepared... forgot to charge the batteries for my camera, so unfortunately, that is all the pictures I was able to get. Thankfully, you can get the idea. I am going to miss my dear friend, but am thankful that I will finally be closer to my family.