Weekened Fun!

Recently, Glamma & Papa Gannon visited for a week and we were able to hang out as a family and fun some fun... we hit up the Zoo, Red Mill, walks, lots of time playing in the back yard finding new bugs, Quinn got her first Ballerina Barbie Doll, while Carter some groovy trucks and cars (thanks Glamm and Papa!!!), family dinners and just spending time together. We look forward to heading over to the Ranch in a few weeks to spend time with G&P at their place.

Easter and Spring time

Quinn girl

Carter was so excited, as he had just discovered a worm... he has a new favorite!

Hanging out in the backyard.

Carter with his serious egg hunting face...

Ms. Quinn in egg hunting mode...

Aunt Nancy, Q&C on the search...

This year we spent Easter at my parent's house... egg hunt, followed by a traditional ham dinner and some family time.

Fridays

I am now back at my old firm in Edmonds and am fortunate to be able to to work 4/10's with Fridays off. So, being that yesterday was my first Friday off, the kiddos and I had a fun day! We met our friends Jana and baby Jack for a walk and coffee, had a dance party, made lunch together, read A LOT of books and ran some errands.

Family trip!

Let the trip begin...
Driving through Mount Vernon...

More Mount Vernon.

Quinn and her 'baby Jane'.

Tired boy on the road.

On the big ferry! They had a great little 'kid zone' to hang out in.

Beautiful ferry ride.

Black Rock Resort, Ucluelet, B.C.

A view looking out one of the hallways.

View looking back at part of the resort.

View from our deck.

Two bugs and a soaking tub... they thought it was so cool.

Jump, jump and jump...

Getting ready to watch the sunset.

Dinner time! Our room had a kitchen, so it was perfect for the long weekend.

Peek a boo! This was the sliding window from the bedroom to the bathroom, which the kids loved.

The shower was awesome, the twins thought so too!

Getting ready to head to the beach!

Family portrait on Long Beach in Ucluelet, B.C. - Pacific Rim National Reserve.

There was small and HUGE driftwood all over the beach.

Quinn all bundled up!

There was an incredible trail right off of our resort and we went for a stroll and came upon this little inlet as the tide was out.

Checking out some sea life.

Ya gotta have a walking stick!
Shane all bundled up, stick in hand and coffee in other hand.

Carter having a bit of a freak out... hard to tell int the picture, but he had so much sand all over him.


Last weekend we hit the road and headed north to Ucluelet, BC. Shane has been fishing up there a few times and swore to me that "one day, we are going to take our family up there when we have kids"... and well, we did. It was amazing, although cold, rainy, snowy and windy still absolutely incredible.

We left on a Friday morning... hit the road, dropped El off at the Bakker's (thank you, H&N!), busted up to the border, then Delta, BC and then Tsawwassen, BC to catch our 2 hour ferry ride to Nanaimo, BC (aka Vancouver Island). We then continued our journey to head through 2 summit passes (Port Alberni Summit and Sutton Summit) to finally arrive in beautiful Ucluelet. We left at 7 am in the morning and walked into our resort room at 4:30... long trip, but super fun and the twins were incredible. Carter couldn't stop saying, "Mommy, Daddy, we on a twip!!?".

We did everything from checking out the local beaches where we saw surfers, yes I said surfers (which hosts the best and most sought after surf in all of Canada... rain or shine), animal tracks (likely cougar or wolves, as they have both had a recent growth in population, so the "alert" signs said everywhere), going on nature walks, searching for eagles (they are everywhere up there... and those of you who know me, know that I LOVE eagles), hanging in our room being silly and enjoying some local fish-n-chip at the local dives.

It was such a great family trip and I can't wait to go back someday... next time we'll try the summer season.

Gamma Wendy & Papa Tom Visit

Quinn having her first dinner party...

Q&C upside down!

Play date with CC!!! "I'm a pretty pony..."

Uncle Niels relaxing on his new furniture!

Papa Tom and his little girl.

Papa Tom and his guy.

CC sporting a serious hair do!

We had a fun packed weekend when Gamma Wendy & Papa Tom visited... we went out for a Mexican feast, got pedi's (Gamma, Mom... Quinn was all for the ride), had a fun dinner date with the Bakker's at their new house, Superbowl shin dig and dinner with Aunt Nanny and some good Gannon time. Wow, I think all we did was eat! I don't have as many pic's as I would like to share from the entire weekend, but there are some.

We miss them already and look forward to their next visit!

Just for the fun of it!

A few weekends ago the Bakker's came over to watch the Hawks. They asked if we could CC could hang out for a bit while they did some work on their new and old house. They kiddos all went down for their naps... woke-up and had lunch.... then had a dance party! It was so fun!

Bringing in 2011

Carts washing his hands... they love that stool!

My little guy.

Quinn in her thoughtful moment look.

They are really into cereal these days.

Hey! What's up Mom!

This was during our dance party with our special guest singer, Laurie Berkner. We did some serious booty shaking!

Niels and his "whiteboard man"... this Picasso.

Again... Niels and his new BFF.

Sweet baby Jack.

Momma Jana and her little guy, Jack.

Long story... Shane and Ken.

Last two standing...

For New Year's Eve we celebrated at the Bakker's new house with the Bakkers and the Wilsons. We all hung out, then the kiddos went to bed, we had a yummy seafood dinner and then played "Whiteboard Man" Pictionary (or something like that); Niels is an addict! It was super fun, low key and a great way to spend New Year's Eve... with good friends!

I've also included some fun pic's of the kiddos; dance party (w/ Laurie Berkner), using the new step stool and just hanging out.

May 2011 be wonderful and full of positive energy for all of our family, friends, us and the world!