Peter Terrence Birth Day

Our precious little boy is here, now 5 days old, and we are so head over heels in love with him.  

Peter Terrence.... your name says it all.  You already represent your grandfathers so well in looks and sweetness.  You came into this world at noon sharp on Wednesday July 23rd.  We have been anticipating your arrival for quite some time as you gave us a little scare on Mother's Day showing signs you were ready to meet us quite early.  We are glad you decided to stay put until you were 38 weeks and 5 days old which made you the biggest little peanut out of your brother and sister at 8 lbs 7 oz.   Your mommy's labor started around 4 pm on Tuesday and 20 hours later you were here, I would have never though the third time around would take that long, but either way you are here. 

Your brother and sister adore you, and first thing each morning come running to see you and check on you.   There is no doubt one day very soon, the three of you will be running around causing wonderful mischief and fun.  

So far, in your first 5 days, you have an incredible sleep pattern, waking only every 3 hours, would be lovely if you would keep that up:)

We love you so much sweet Peter and are so happy that it is you that has made our family complete.  

Annual Family Lake Chelan Week

Every year, mid July, Janie, Josh, Emma and Lily come to WA to visit.  It is such a long awaited, anticipated and special week.  This year it was more special than ever as the cousins were old enough to play together and have a wonderful time.   We had visits from Karen & Erik, Andrew, Jenni, Jesse and Mabel, as well as Katie and the boys which made it all the more special and fun.  Such an amazing place the cabin is as it holds so many memories for so many people and I feel so fortunate to be one of them.  Can't wait for next year!

Sweet Mabel (Emma and Lily's cousin)

You can't even tell these two finished a half Iron Man and Olympic Triathlon a few hours earlier, not only finish but Erik placed first in his age group and Karen did amazing as well!!!! So so impressed

Elise's beloved pose on the dock

Treat to have Katie stop by with the boys!!! They are getting so big.

Pouty faces but these two had smiles for a week straight!

Warming up in a warm tub

This little guy already somewhat tormented the girls by riding a toy bulldozer on their heads, slightly pulling on their hair... but mostly he was still little brother/cousin Finn with a mischievous grin:)