Baby Update

After a week of working steady and lots of help from Kit, Jennifer, Margie, Chad and of course Cassidy, I think it's safe to say the twins' room is ready....probably more so than I am!

Kit

Jennifer
After the trim went from khaki to yellow to turquoise, it was time to start ORGANIZING! Cassidy was a big helper and thinks her sisters will "really like it because it's so pretty!"

Grandma Margie pulling tags and getting ready for laundry

After all the hard work, it's great to be able to put my feet up and very convenient to have my own dinner tray built in

Cassidy has her own seat built in too! This is her favorite thing to show people, NO HANDS! I'm sure as the big sister it won't be the last time she sits on them!

We are as ready as we can be for our family of 3 to go to a family of 5. Tuesday, Chad and I will be at the hospital at 6am with the c-section scheduled for 8am. Chad is learning how to "blog" so hopefully we'll be able to get pictures up by Tuesday afternoon. We are so blessed with all the family and friend support, not only for us but also for Cassidy. I know we couldn't do it without you all...THANK YOU!

1st Day of School

Cassidy started her first day of preschool today...it doesn't seem possible! She looked so grown up with her specially selected outfit and backpack and was very excited to start her first day with her friend Morgan. They will be going 3 days a week for a half day and I think it's going to be great for Cass to have something outside of the house, grown-up, that the twins don't get to do yet.

Can you say TROUBLE?!?!?! Just imagine 12 years down the road...YIKES!

Outside her school and begging to go in. I'm already getting the "really? One more picture?" look

She gets her own cubby/basket and recognized her name right away

Inside her classroom, ready to go and ok with Mom going for the next 2 1/2 hours. I'm pretty sure Cassidy had an easier time than Mamma! Not that I wanted a major meltdown, but maybe a few tears or at least a long hug?

Special Visit

We had a special visit this week from our friends Constance and Richard Sipe. Their daughter, Carmen, is my best friend from WSU and our families became close during those 4 years, and they often joke that I'm their "adoptive daughter", making Cassidy a very special "adoptive granddaughter"! Cassidy took the role seriously and played hostess with the mostest starting with wanting to take them over to the barn to meet Ziggy. Along the way she shared her special huckelberry bush (which I don't usually get to share!)

Back at the house she showed off her swinging skills with her "no hands" move

Richard did manage to get a profile shot of me...despite my warnings!

Cassidy also showed off her garden and shared the snap peas and blueberries we are still getting this cool summer

It was a great visit and they promise to come back up after the twins are here, and we can't wait!

Baby Update

What a great Doctor's appointment today. At 35 weeks, the girls are growing; A is now 5#6oz and B is 5#7oz. That is a little over a pound each in the last 2 weeks. Through the pregnancy they have both been right at the 50th%, but have started slowing slightly and have just dropped a little below. This is typical for twins as they simply are running out of room. I've definitely felt the growth, feeling very pregnant and a little on the large side. However, every thing looks really good and holding strong. The best news, besides all are doing well, is that we can now deliver here in town and not have to travel down to the closest large hospital an hour away. This is a tremendous relief and such a blessing. With just 2 more weeks to go before our c-section on Sept 6th, the girls will continue to grow and get strong and I'm sure will be ready to take on the world when they arrive. I have another appointment next Tuesday...we'll keep you posted!

Great Weekend and 10 years

It has been an amazing and fun weekend starting off on Saturday with all day spent on the river fishing and being with great friends. We don't get to see Aaron and Maggie nearly enough and it was the perfect setting. Us girls could stay at the house and play while the boys "worked" at fishing. Most of the time, we could see them from the porch and the girls were often checking in on them!

Ainsley and Cassidy also found the sprinkler very fun, while almost 2 year old Pria thought the blackberries were more fun!

The girls eventually thought going through the sprinkler "nakie-nake" was even more fun, especially when they found the mud! The next thing we knew they were throwing mud at each other and giggling like crazy

After a good bath, Ainsley and Cass found more things to play with and have fun and roped Maggie into the game too! We had a great day and Cassidy has a wonderful friend in Ainsley

Saturday night, Cassidy headed north to spend the rest of the weekend with Grandma Kit and her cousins while Sunday Chad and I headed to the islands to celebrate our 10 YEAR anniversary. It doesn't seem possible that it's been 10 years since I married this wonderful man who continues to amaze me with his love for me and his family and how hard he works.

The ferry ride was beautiful, we couldn't have asked for nicer weather

We did a little exploring at a state park that will definitely be on our list to camp at next summer

This weekend, just being together and enjoying our family, is truly the Good Stuff that doesn't get any better.

Yay! More Summer

Summer has made a more consistent appearance the last few weeks and it's been great!

We got our blueberries in the freezer...

Cassidy LOVES the new patio, and thinks it's a great place to practice her bike skills. It's now completely done, gates hung and lovely power box camouflaged...YAY!

We actually broke out the pool and slip-n-slide! It was so much fun. I'm not sure who had more fun, Cassidy or Mossy, who was in the pool any time Cassidy was out and they were often playing together...You have to LOVE the giggle, and I'm pretty sure Mossy is laughing too, but maybe not Echo


Cassidy, Morgan and Chase had a great time on the slip-N-slide, but Cassidy has her own method of going down the slide...She definitely needs more time in the sun! She did progress to an army crawl, but is a long way from running and sliding...Maybe we'll get enough sun to figure it out!

Summer Days are Good Days

It's taken a while for summer to get here, but we've had a few days of warm temperatures and sunshine. Cassidy took full advantage, not sure if we'd get more!

She started off her day playing at the park with her friend

then after nap, playing in the sprinkler at home

Picking raspberries

Eating popsicles with Papa Jerry...he always lets her have her favorite kind

Picking huckleberries on the way to the barn

and riding her bicycle

And then the next day Grandma Kit, Auntie Lori (the photographer who managed to stay out of all the pictures) and cousins Lindsey and Brady came to take her to a "sandy" beach for an afternoon of fun

And a GIANT strawberry ice-cream cone to finish off the day...Does it get any better?