Busy Weekends

The last two weekends have been filled with fun, family, and soccer. Two weekends ago. We had Claire and Lucas spend the night. It was a blast. Jason painted all of the girls' fingernails.



Look at how adorable Lucas is, he turns 1 this coming weekend.


I got to wake up to these 4 smiling faces on Sunday.


The girls and I went to church to celebrate Sunday school starting. There were two hopping houses and nothing but smiles for these girls.


This weekend nana and papa visited, so we had a little fire in the back.


We all told ghost stories!


I will post about soccer and dance later.
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Preschool

Here is Maddie Jay on her first day of preschool.


She was so excited with her new big girl backpack.


Look at how grown up these two girls are! I can't believe how big they are getting.


Her teacher this year is Miss Kelly. We miss Teacher Tammy, but Maddie is coming home everyday this week with all kinds of fun stories!


They even gave her a cool pencil, filled with candy, to celebrate her first day. This girl is nothing but smiles!


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First Grade

Bailey started first grade yesterday. I can hardly believe it, I was so nervous for her because she was starting a new school.


She got a new backpack and is super excited about it.


Maddie didn't understand why she wasn't in the pictures. She starts preschool on Monday.



Bailey's teacher is Mrs. Richards. Bailey LOVES her so far, and that is her daughter Lily who is also in the class and was on Bailey's soccer team last year.


Here is Bailey's seat. I hope she loves school this much in the spring!


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Motor Home

All summer long Bailey's only wish was to go camping in the motor home. We had to get our Myrtle Point trip in before summer was officially over. We went down and took the Minnie Winnie to Bandon for the night.


It was drizzling rain most of the night. However, Bailey said it was one of her favorite memories of the summer. We cuddled up and spent most of the night inside the Minnie.


We somehow managed to swim at Nana and Papa's every single day.


Maddie is back to being her brave self and going down the slide again. Bailey also started to go head first down the slide. Bailey is becoming a very good swimmer. Neither of them ever wanted to get out.








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Lake Quinalt

We went to Lake Quinalt and the Great wolf lodge with my side of the family. Here is Maddie hugging the wolf at great wolf. I didn't get any pictures of the amazing water park, Bailey spent all of her time there and never wanted to leave.


Here is Maddie and Claire listening intently at story time.


Then we headed to Lake Quinalt, this is the breath taking view from our rooms.


The kids got to go for boat rides, and they went fishing. Both girls caught a tiny tiny fish.


We had a bonfire to make smores.


Pic with my gorgeous mom while walking to see a really big tree.


Hanging out on the deck.


Grandparents with almost all of the grand kids.


Cousin pic


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Banff

After the wedding we headed straight to Canada.  We stayed near Banff National Park for 5 days. It is in the Canadian Rockies and I think it might be the prettiest place I have ever been.  Here we are at Lake Louise, before our hike. We actually have a better picture without the stranger in it.

 The hike was a little over 2 miles each way.  It took the girls quite some time, but we made it with lots and lots of stops along the way.

 We hiked up to have high tea at the tea house at Lake Agnes.  Here is Daddy and Bailey showing you how to correctly drink tea.  It was kind of funny because someone actually walked by and said,"That is not how we really drink tea!" It makes me chuckle every time I look at these pictures.

 Family pic in front of the tea house.

 We also went on a canoe ride down on lake louse.  Maddie was terrified and screamed for quite some time.  She thought we were going to tip over.  Bailey did an amazing job of keeping her safe and calm.

 We made it back all in one piece.  The hotel in the background is where Prince Will and Princess Kate had just recently visited.

 Here are just a few of the breathtaking views on our drives.

 We spent a day shopping in the town of Banff and look what Maddie ended up with.

 Once again I think the favorite of the trip for the girls was swimming in the pool.  It was a great vacation to relax and hang out as a family.

Julie and Tyler Wedding

Once again, I am falling behind. I am actually back to school tomorrow with kids, so I better catch up quick. July 21st Julie and Tyler got married.  It was such a great weekend and fun was had by all.  It was a perfect day and we were so happy to be a part of their special day. The rehearsal dinner was Husky themed and it was a kick.

 The whole gang.

 The girls with their new uncle Tyler on the wedding day.

 Beautiful flower girls, they were so excited. Michele helped me out with their hair.  You can't see it from this picture, but Julie made them butterfly clips that are in the back of their hair.

 This is the Gilles clan.  All of RaeLyn's brothers came to the wedding.  The last time they were all together was 11 years ago at Jason and my wedding.

 Quick pic of Bailey dancing with great grandpa Ray, I love this one!