Ella's 1st Movie & Soccer Game

Not the biggest moments to blog about, but seeing that Ella is only 18 months old and enjoyed her 1st movie at the theater without crying or falling asleep, I thought was huge. We went an saw "Dispicable Me" and although the movie was ok....it wasn't the movie that was keeping her attention.......THE POPCORN! She wouldn't let anyone hold it...and only gave everyone else one piece at a time...while she continued to stuff her face with as many as she could fit in.

In the same month...we took Ella and Trey to their first Timber's games. Although they didn't win....Trey really enjoyed the game and was hi-fiving everyone and chit-chatting away. Princess Ella on the other hand enjoyed......wait for it.....yep...the food!! She was perfectly content eating a "hot dog" and water and talking with all the people sitting by us.

2 years ago today....

Two years ago today, we accepted the referral of the most amazing, beautiful, intelligent and funny little boy. We knew in our hearts we already loved him more than life itself....but looking back, I can't imagine a more perfect child for our family. He makes me laugh out loud every day and challenges me to be a better mom. What a happy day to look back on.....how our lives have changed since that day.....couldn't have asked for a better life:<)

Here's the video of our trip to Ethiopia to bring home our son....we watch this about every other day. Trey loves it and sings along and points to everyone.

Happy Happy Day!!

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

and Trey now.....

Trey's 1st Dentist Appt

A sign of my little boy getting older.....he had his 1st visit to the dentist yesterday.

It helped that his "Auntie Rachelle" was his hygienist....but...he was still a little leary about the whole thing. He didn't like the mask she wore, so he made her take it off....then he didn't like the gloves (he thinks he's at the doctor's)...so he made her take them off. He drives a hard bargain....but the teeth got cleaned and he didn't even cry.

Family Visit

After coming home from Montana, my brother and his family came down for a visit from Oak Harbor. My sister-n-law and I went shopping at the Outlet stores (always a good - and dangerous - time) and the guys went golfing.

It's always so much fun getting all the cousins together. They are so entertaining to watch. We got some great pictures of the kids together......just priceless!

Montana Fun

We had an exciting 4th of July this year in Montana with the Schmidt family. All the kiddos had so much fun playing, riding on the 4-wheeler and exploring. We also got to float down the Kootenai River which was a blast.


Here's the Schmidt Boys and our two kids.....obviously having so much fun. How cute are they?


A stop on one of our drives in the Yaak...


Russ and the kids at the Yaak Falls.....


Ella was miserable wearing her life jacket and hated the sun in her eyes.....so this is how she spent her time on the "rafting trip".

Such a fun family trip.....definitely wanted to stay longer and play!!

Father's Day

Today we celebrated Father's Day with my hubby, father-n-law and my brother. After weeks of my husband being out of town....It has become readily apparent how much we (the kids and I) depend on him. He's the greatest husband and father I could have ever asked for.








Thanks to my husband for being AWESOME. We are so lucky to have you as husband and Daddy!

Preschool

Well....Trey has been asking to "go to school" ever since he learned thats how he would get to ride a "school bus". After mulling over the decision on when to send him......we finally decided and signed him up for the fall of this year. However, there is no "school bus" for 3 year old Pre-school (sorry Trey:<()

After we told Trey.....he immediately wanted to go "buy his lunch box". So after a little shopping...he made his choice....he looks so big...my little boy is growing up.

After I got home tonight I was reading another families blog about them interviewing a preschool teacher and their "horrible" experience. So far, I am so grateful for the expereince we have had and the school we chose has been amazing to deal with.

We wanted a safe, fun, diverse, educational, clean, cheerful preschool that centered around outdoor learning and where he will learn about different cultures. Is that too much to ask?

When we told the director that Trey was adopted from Ethiopia, she was really excited. She immediately said, "If he is comfortable, the day we learn of other cultures, he can share about Ethiopia....that's a culture we haven't learned about." She right away made me feel a little more comfortable with the decision we made as I didn't want to send him to a "glorified daycare".

So....with all that said.....I'm hoping they live up to our expectations......

Here's to preschool:<)