Idaho in Photos

Tyler had to start his program on Jun 24 (my birthday), and we didn't close on our house until July 22, so the boys and I decided to stay with family in Idaho for a month. It was such a fun way to spend part of the summer. So here is a photo summary of what we did.

Hiking at the top of China Peak with Grandpa Hawkins

We later realized there was a rattlesnake just a few feet from us

4th of July Parade

Silly faces with Aunt Lindsay

Sleepover with the Landon cousins

Happy 5th birthday

Aunt Whitney... these boys got so spoiled while we were in Idaho

"I'll catch you"

Grandma's pantry was Fisher's favorite hang out. We'll never know how much food he secretly ate in there.

The heat was exhausting, but nothing compared to what we're experiencing here in Dallas

At the top of Scout Mountain. I know everyone says this, but I REALLY miss the mountains. Texas is so painfully flat.

Outer Limits with Grandma Hawkins

Fisher's nap spot in the front of the boat

Jamie wakeboarding... barely

Jackson driving the boat

Kevin, Jamie, Jackson

Jackson and Shaefer being SERIOUS super heroes

The Pocatello Zoo

Skyping with Daddy for the birthday cake

These next few pictures are from Seattle right before we left

Last trip to the Children's Museum

Before

and After

On the very long drive to Idaho (although not as long as the drive from Idaho to Texas, which Tyler and Tyler's dad did so that we wouldn't have to. We were SOOO grateful)

butterfly

Ravenna-Eckstein Preschool

Backtracking to June, Jackson finished preschool after 2 amazing years. He had so much fun, it was definitely bittersweet to leave that program. Even now, looking at the pictures, I get a little emotional when I see Jackson's friend, Hugo. We sure do miss our Seattle friends.

Fisher was not cooperative for the graduation. You can tell I got really desperate by the binkie in his mouth. He is way too old to be walking around with a binkie.

Jackson and teacher Carol

We're Home

It's been a crazy couple of months, but we're finally here and mostly settled. In July we moved to Dallas, TX (our home is actually in Flower Mound). It's been a lot of change, but so far we are loving it. Tyler's program has been very demanding, but his scheduled is supposed to calm down now, so I'm looking forward to that. No more 36 hour work shifts, and the boys are thrilled to have him around the house more.

The boys are loving all of the extra space. Tyler picked this home for us while the rest of us stayed behind in Seattle, and he did an amazing job. We absolutely love it. Having a backyard is amazing, and it's complete with bunny rabbits and geckos.

Today was our first Saturday to relax. I'd say we are 90% unpacked and moved in so we took the day off and decided to play.

My Sweet Jackson

It's moving week for us, which means packing and cleaning and packing and cleaning and a little bit of crying. I think I'm writing this blog post mostly so I have an excuse to sit for 5 minutes.

Yesterday, Jackson was helping me wash the walls. We got to the place on the wall where we have been marking Jackson's height for past few years to see how he's grown. I got a little misty-eyed and told him it made me sad to clean it off because I can't believe how long this has been our home and how big he's gotten while we've lived here.

This morning, Jackson appeared at my bedside at 7am and said "I need a pencil and I can't find one." I told him where to look and went back to sleep. 30 minutes later I came out of my room and Jackson handed me this paper. He told me it was a present he made for me. That he has copied down all the height markings from the wall so that we could take them to Dallas with us.

I love my sweet Jackson.

Photo Updates

A few photo updates

Playing at Carkeek Park. He must really trust his dad.

Fisher's favorite new word is "Donut"

Sun dial at Burke Gillman Park on our record-breaking hot Seattle day

Fisher's pouty face, which he happily does on command

Jackson just started t-ball. It's basically the cutest thing I've ever seen.

Love these boys. Tyler just got an iPhone for his birthday, which is where all these pictures came from. I don't do all the filters and framing and such, but apparently Tyler does :)