Random shots from our Trip to Utah

For Grandma- Few more Pics from Mt. baker

For future reference....Lilly is not favorite. I coulen't get Bridger to hold still long enough for a good shot. They are all a blur!

Family Trip to Glacier, Washington/Mt Baker

Doesn't get much better than this.

This cabin was right by our condo. It was built in the 1800's. It was available for us to use for games, reading, dinner etc. I fell in love with it...it was so charming. You know how I am with anything old.

This is the only proof I have that I was on this trip. I am always the one with the camera. Look close. I am in the window.



Hiking was something we all enjoyed. You can only swim so much...at least Derek and I think so.





















I can sum each of my kids up with one word:
Lilly-Eating


Bridger-running.


If you know Lilly, you know she HATES her car seat. This sweet little girl can't even make it to the grocery store without protesting. So you can imagine what the 5 hour car ride was like.
We did find something that kept her happy for about 10 minutes....desperate times calls for desperate measures.

Seven years

Seven years.

1 exciting move to Oregon
4 jobs (between the two of us)
1 condo
1 apartment
1 house
2 fantastic kids
4 cars
vacations around the world
incredible memories
lifelong friendship
love of a lifetime

Seven years of marriage ....no regrets.



HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

( I am a bit late due to the fact we were off enjoying a two week vacation together. Thanks for the wonderful time together.)

This is what happens when a 4 year old plays with your camera.

Lilly "the Hoover" Doman

I have only been berry picking once this year. For several reasons: too busy, too hot, too many park days and friends, but mostly because of my sweet little girl who eats everything.

Just the thought of holding Lilly the whole time or letting her down in the dirt was not appealing. So one morning I convinced Derek to come with me. We were there by 8:00 am. It was already 80 degrees and humid. We listened to Lilly complain while strapped in her stroller. We finally threw a blanket down and turned her loose. Just as I imagined she inhaled everything in site...dirt, rotten berries, bugs, sticks, leaves.

We gave it ten more minutes, picked as many berries as we could and we were out of there.

She's messy but oh, so cute!!

On Father's Day, I wanted to do something to express the way I feel about Derek. I thought I would list of few of the words that I think of when I think of him.

• Playmate. Bridger is always excited for dad to get off work so they can play together. There are many things that only Dad can (or is willing) to play.
  

• Friend- Derek is not only a friend to Bridger, he is also my best friend.

• Helpful

• Patient - It isn't always easy being patient with a 4 year old and your wife, but somehow you manage (most of the time).

• Good sport - First year we were married Derek was an unwilling participant with Halloween costume. The next year it was slightly easier to convince him (because of my rockin' costumes!). Now he expects it...and I think he even likes it.

• Hardworking

• Definitely not stupid. He found a job where THIS is considered work.

• Daring (although not the best picture to show how daring you are. When you were off doing those daring things I was safely at home...not always by choice)

• Sensitive and Caring (Ha! I caught you!)

• Easy going

• Thoughtful (giving mom a night off occasionally)

• Active. Athletic. Crazy?!

• Silly

• HOT!

GREAT DAD! Happy Fathers Day!