Isabelle is Amazing.

Jack is amazing too, however to be on oxygen every night and then want to follow what Jack did on the tube was awesome! We were so, so proud of her!

Jack showed her how it was done...

Then dad said "Isabelle's turn", then I almost freaked out!

It was so, so great to watch her take off and have a blast! Phil was a perfect driver.

Happy, Happy Girl!!!

Thanks for the awesome time Phil!

Thumbs UP: faster, faster, faster!

Sandra, my partner in crime to stalk Camp Firwood :)

Captain Jack.

Firwood, Ethan's paradise

Last weekend was pure bliss for EE. Camp Firwood. I am so excited to have this fabulous summer camp right in our own back yard (not exactly, but close). What an awesome experience. Wake boarding, rock climbing, paint balling, guys night out on the island, and most of all time dedicated everyday to learn about Jesus! He had the time of his life but we sure missed him like crazy around here.

There were families from Oregon and Northern California so again, yippee this place is so close!

EE and Turbulence, his camp counselor.

And who wouldn't want to sleep here for a week???

(Well... me for one :)

Passed the swim test, YES!

Awesome facilities.

Side Note*** and do not repeat this if you see my son. The cutest thing happened when he got home. I saw him on the computer looking through hundreds of pictures on the Firwood website. I went to show him where the one's of him were that I had found and he said "I'm looking for this girl that was in my rock climbing class. She doesn't go to Geneva and I don't think I will ever see her again." He was crushed. I asked him if she was cute? And with full embarrassment on his face he said "very". His first real crush and I learned one parenting key: Ask him with all seriousness and don't tease... or your gettin nothing out of him.

Ahhh that explains why he insisted packing his hair gel!

tHiRteeN!

This beautiful young lady is Thirteen! Yes, I am the official mother of a teenager! Unbelievable, I'm way to young to have such a grown up daughter :) She is an unending amount of blessings and joy. We are so thankful to have her in our lives.

Happy Birthday Iz!

Making Photo Mosaics has been fun... try it HERE

4th of July

Our New Doggy.

Look what dad brought home from Missouri... A doggy. And I can't tell you the excitement in these three kids! The little baby was Joe's mama's pride and joy so I hope we can give her the love and attention she is used to. So far so good, maybe she gets too much attention! Her name was Sasha but because Isabelle can't say 'S's' very well her new name is Penelope. 'P's' are much easier for Bellie to pronounce. She is such a sweet dog, with a cute personality as well as adorableness! She has been a great addition to our family, she even goes out in boat with Ethan. More Summer pics of Frogs and Dogs HERE. Happy Summer Everyone!

EE and Nolan, ready to fish!

EE and Ems

This is where she like to sit, right at your feet. (or on your lap :)

This is how she arrives at baseball games... in Isabelle's bag. NOT MINE.

Thanks Grandma Mary for the incredibly sweet dog. We will take good care of your baby.

We love and miss you!

Rockin' it 80's Style!

Geneva ended the school year with a fantastic 80's Summer Send Off. It was super fun to see all the kids in their 80's get ups. If only I saved some of my old clothes!

Jack with his buddies, Maddie and Grace.

Bellie, rocking the side ponytail. Ah, memories! And jeans rolled up so tight you can barley walk!

And to finish off the school year, field day.

Goodbye 4th Grade!

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Go Banana Slugs!

We had a blast Saturday at the Jr. Ski to Sea race at Lake Padden, Ethan and his BANANA SLUG team did a fantastic job!

Ready to cheer Ethan on!

Warming up.

Thanks to Sean for the cool shirts...

The banana Slugs, plus one little brother...

E and his three legged race partner. They did amazing well despite the height difference. Awesome job!

I do believe half of Bellingham was there and Joe was quick to observe the whole scene could be a REI commercial. Nearly everyone sporting REI gear or fleece.

Our friends Liam, Phil and Sandra.

She waited and waited for her turn, so when the real race wrapped, it was time for Isabelle to attack the obstacle course!

There was no real category for kids literally as slow as banana slugs but she sure is Number ONE to us! Thanks EE for the awesome day!