April 2016

Here are all of our pictures from April 2016!

We had a surprise party for Jennie's 40th birthday at Sur la Table.

Cooking class date night!

My sisters and me!

Claire helping Brian in the backyard.

It was an exciting morning when we saw a hot air balloon outside our house!

It was so close, the balloonists could actually hear the kids yelling hello.

It was a beautiful sunny Sunday...perfect for ice cream outside!

There isn't much better than the sight of siblings playing together.

Sydney did this project at school. I thought it was cute she admires her cousin, Lydia.

Watching Wes play baseball.

There he is, up to bat!

Sleeping Claire.

Ruth got her Anna Bear all set up for a nap.

We took a family trip to the Botanical Gardens.

Cute siblings.

Then we went to Menchies...it was messy!

First water fun of the season!

Claire helping water the plants in the backyard.

Trampoline basketball.

Wes advanced to Bears.

Wes opening his birthday presents.

Wes was super excited about the Zelda games he got for his birthday.

Claire and Dad cuddles at Wesley's baseball game.

A Zelda Triforce cake for Wes' 9th birthday.

Claire and Dad cuddles in the backyard.

Miss Independent helping herself to Wes' leftover birthday cake.

Crazy-hair Ruth.

Cute baby Claire with her pacifier.

Selfie at Scouts.

Bleachers become a table when you're not quite two.

Starting the 21 Day Fix!

Wes finally achieved his goal of buying himself a Kindle!

A cool leather bracelet I had my friend, Becky, make for me.

Claire helping Brian fix the lawnmower.

Friday Family Fun to Bowl of Heaven.

Special Mom and Dad outing for Wesley's birthday.

Claire "fixing" the door with a screwdriver.

The girls played with the soap and water in the kids' bathroom. There was standing water on the floor.

Cool cheese face from Ruth.

Making the Cub Scouts do some exercises.

Sydney didn't like what we were having for dinner.

A Mother's Day note from Sydney.

MCO rehearsal with the orchestra.

The babies were left unattended with markers.

Claire and Ruth snuggling with Grandma Swensen.

February 2016

Here are ALL of our pictures from February 2016!

Claire went through a stage where she LOVED stickers.

We went to Utah and played at the Museum of Natural Curiosity.

Reading books at BYU!

More reading at BYU!

Ruth reading in a basket at home.

Wes had a school concert.

We went on a date night to The Illusionists. It was awesome!

Claire figured out how to get the water turned on in the bathtub.

We had our awesome chocolate fountain for Valentine's Day week FHE!

Lydia is such a sweet cousin!

Ruth opening her Valentine's Day present!

Cute Claire walking into church on Valentine's Day.

Claire taking a seat in Primary to watch Sydney do her talk.

Valentine's Day family picture.

Kisses!

Valentine's Day pic.

Valentine kids!

Ruth's Frozen birthday cake.

Ruth's first 3rd birthday present!

Ruth got a Build-a-Bear gift card from Grandma and Grandpa Swensen.

Hugs for Ruth's Anna Bear!

Ruth with her Anna outfit, Anna bear, and Anna balloon.

Ruth and her Frozen cake!

Sibling hugs for gifts...and apparently Wes is on the phone.

Claire celebrating!

More sibling hugs!

Daddy hugs!

Fishing in the bathtub with one of Ruth's birthday presents.

Cute kiddos!

Messy baby on the car ride to Seattle.

Wes watching America's Funniest Home Videos with Grandma and Grandpa Swensen.

Playing at the South Hill Mall.

Claire dancing in the kitchen with Grandma!

Dinner out with some of my favorites: Steinar and Jessika!

Anna doll, Anna Bear, and Anna dress!

Claire giving me a grumpy face when I wanted to take her picture.

Sydney with the butterflies at the Pacific Science Center.

Brian, Wes, and Ruth checking out sea animals.

Brian biking with the girls.

Playing at the Science Center.

Ruth on the Seattle's Great Wheel.

Brian and me.

Wes and Syndey.

Brian and Wes.

Thumbs up!

Sydney and me.

I found an Idaho potato in Washington!

Cute Claire at Grandma's!

The kids watching Grandma Swensen play Frozen Free Fall (or maybe it was Candy Crush).

This was our last time visiting my Mom and Dad in Puyallup before their move!

Claire with binoculars.

Cute Claire!

Claire checking my "heart".

Ruth checking on Claire's ears.

Claire's first day in nursery!

Ruth wanted me to take a picture of her in nursery.

A picture of Wes!