family time

We went to Ocean Shores for 6 days with the Marcus/Jones family (without Bob- who is deployed right now).  It was beautiful weather, just a little chilly on the beach.   The boys have been to the beach before, but this was Layla's first time and she was loving it...

The boys first day out at the beach- starting their sand castle.  well...Hudson starting it and then Conner knocking it over!

We went and walked around 2 pirate ships that were used in the Pirates of the Caribbean movie.    Hudson was in awe and was a little nervous about going aboard until we promised him that there were only "good" pirates on these ships.

Grammy and her 3 grandkiddies

Hudson and his fave....papa

Conner chillen in his little chair

kite flying

he was a good sport- flying kites with a 4 year old is a lot of work

Miss Layla

Conman

Conner writing his name with Grammy

LOVE this pic of Kari and Layla

and this one too- she was soaked!

Conner and Layla have the easy life...

cousins

I LOVE my family and we have had a lot of family time these past few months! :)  Here is what we have been up to lately...
Layla and Kari and Bob came for a visit and Conner and Layla were inseparable...they are best buddies.

they spent a lot of time playing on the treadmill together.

Conner going to give Layla a kiss

 We also had Devin's first tri of the season... The Medical Lake Trailblazer Tri.  Dev did really well!  He was 6th overall and 2nd in his age group.  Not bad considering there were 3 pros competing! :)

Hudson eating his pb&j waiting for the race to start

Conner eating and waiting

pre-race

the best buds- cheering together

Dev coming out of the swim

T-1 

Taking off on the bike

Coming in on the run... and it was pouring rain the WHOLE race

Dev getting his award!

Time is flying...

Cannot believe Hudson's first year of preschool is over AND first season of t-ball just wrapped up too!

Here are some pics of what we have been up to!

Last day of preschool with his amazing teachers: Ms. Sarah and Ms. Fray

Hudson's besties- Kamryn, Addie, Carter, and Bryce

Thanks to Kristen at the Dayley's Memorial Day BBQ...

Homemade cupcakes are always a hit! 

Hudson's first motorcycle ride on Bryce's motorcycle (with training wheels!)

Huds and Bryce stretching it out at t-ball practice

Julie leading them in their stretching- always hilarious!

very excited for the game...

that is our power slugger

running the bases

"ready position"

Happy Heart Day

-Love-

The Marcus Family

Family Fun Times

Here are a few pics that I have meant to post and keep forgetting.  Better late than never- I guess!

Auntie Kari reading "The Night Before Christmas"

Conner and I bundled up at NW Trek

Lyons' Family at NW Trek - poor Hudson got cut out!

Conner and Layla's first ride at the Spokane carousel

Sledding with the Jones's after the kiddos went to sleep- SO much fun!

My Favorite Christmas Eve...

After 2 weeks of all 4 of us being housebound with the flu and tummy bug- we FINALLY made it to Spokane for Christmas!  On Christmas Eve,  Dev and I got the opportunity to take Hudson to the "North Pole."  We took a 40 minute cruise on Lake Coeur d'Alene to see Santa and Mrs. Clause.  It was absolutely gorgeous- beautiful Christmas lights everywhere.  The highlight was when Hudson heard his name being read off the "nice list" by Santa.  I LOVED his reaction...it made my whole Christmas!  

 It was the most amazing Christmas experience ever... 

Hudson was a little nervous at first.  He did NOT want to sit in Santa's lap...again.  He decided that he would rather see Frosty the Snowman.  (which we did see Frosty, the Gingerbread Man, and the Grinch)!  At the end- he decided it was the "most fun ever!"

Thanks Grammy Nancy and Papa for the very memorable Christmas present for the 3 of us! :)