The Last 6 Months

I am not sure if I have any readers left (Hi mom). It's been a while, I know. I don't exactly know where my motivation went. At first, I was overwhelmed with the new move, making new friends, comforting my kids, and trying to get back into the groove

of a routine. But it's been over 6 months now. I seem to do just fine posting pictures on FB, but I miss blogging. So here goes.

I am also struggling a bit with my new age. When I turned 30 I started going through a lot mentally- trying to figure out if I was old or young. Trying to figure out where the time went. Trying to prove to myself I'm still young, I've still got it. But I am not sure I do. My running has slowed down. I'd rather stay in and enjoy a nice movie on the couch with my husband than hit the town for a night. I get excited about a new pot of flowers for my front porch. And for Pete's sake, I have to blend all my vegetables and fruit in a blender in order to get the amount of healthy nutrition I actually need. But all joking aside, 30 is young, I know. I am trying to realize that life actually keeps getting better. Besides, my 2 and 5 year old still think I am cool.

Here is a lengthy assortment of pictures to bore you with/demonstrate our last few months.

In May, we flew down to Disneyland for the Millar Family Disney trip! We of course, had a wonderful time. I am already anxious to return. I love the magic of that place.

In June, Brynn turned two. Now we have a solid excuse for her behavior. "Oh she is just in a terrible two's stage." Somehow, it makes me feel better. This kid is teaching me patience like NEVER before. She is really tough, but really CUTE too.

We took a trip to California for the 4th of July. It was fun to visit both of our families.

We were lucky to head back down to California for the annual beach house trip. This vacation always makes summer feel like summer. Thanks Greg and Debbie!

We enjoyed our first summer here in Washington. There is something so wonderful about being surrounded by so much water.

We had our fair share of ice cream!
And ran through the sprinklers quite a few times. Here are some neighborhood pals!
McKenzie and her closest friend, Sophia. They are two peas in a pod.

And of course, the first day of school. She loves kindergarten and hates that it is so short.

On labor day weekend we took a little day trip to Snoqualmie Falls. We live about 10 miles from this majestic place.

We have enjoyed a few visits from Grandma Liz this summer, and we love it.

McKenzie's two favorite things are writing "books" and playing soccer. We always knew she would be good at soccer, but she has already cried when she missed a shot on goal. (We're working on toning down that competitive flare she has.)

And lastly, we recently painted our living room. Makes us want to paint the whole house. Here's a shot of part of the wall (and Caillou).