Happy Birthday Dr. King

After talking about Dr. King, what he did, and why his life's work and that of others during that time period impacts us today, we sang happy birthday and ate a piece of cake in his name. We didn't get out and celebrate with a march or public celebration like others but we want our children to remember these days not just as days off from school but as a chance to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of people from the past. I don't know where she got it but Emma wrote down a quote that says, "Every girl has the strength to do something amazing. Anything is possible as long as you stay true to yourself and never give up on your dreams!" If she can just remember that and use Dr. King as an example I know she is destined for greatness and what a treat for us, we get to cheer her on!

I had a great lunch with my dad, Sally and Bonnie at Artisanal Table in Bellevue. I was really fun and great food and company! I can't remember the last time I was with just my sister and parents. Funny story, I went into Nieman Marcus before meeting them for lunch, just to kill some time, and picked up a $1,500 purse (it was on sale) and the clerk looked at me, gave a fake smile and walked away! Apparently, I didn't look like a buyer!

New baby!

I am a proud auntie again! My best friend Shawn entered the crazy life of two kids on Dec 2nd and I was sick so this was my first chance to really snuggle baby Jacob. He was itty bitty at 6 lbs 13 oz. She told me the day I visited that he was 9 lbs (Owen was 8 lbs 13 oz at birth!). He is a good baby although lately a little colicky and her older son Luke is throwing tantrums. The life of a family of four! I don't know how my aunt Karen did it with 5!

Emma's lost a couple of teeth!

Emma has lost both front teeth now and looks just like Owen! She is very proud of her new lisp!

Happy New Year!

We ended the 2009 with kid friendly appetizers and noise makers. It was wet out so the paper didn't go very far but we bought a big costco sized pack so we will have some for next year!

Happy New Year! No, they haven't been drinking...

Christmas #5

Our last Christmas was with the Wren's and we had fun playing Christmas charades and eating lots of great food. It was a nice way to end the craziness of the holidays and we received a lot of great gifts!

Christmas #4: Santa Came to Our House!

Santa came to our house with a bag full! He wrapped Emma's presents in princess paper and Owen's in Star Wars paper so they knew which presents were theirs. They got all sorts of goods and when they were done opening we were able to have a brunch of our own and enjoy the morning. This was the first time that we didn't have to be some where by 10 and we really enjoyed the morning. The kids even napped! After nap we went to my mom's house for Christmas dinner with her.
Emma opening her Moxie girl.

Owen got a lot of play mobile and loves it all! He plays with this boat in the bath all the time. Hopefully, the little pieces don't go down the drain!

Couple of happy kids!

Even Kylie got a toy. With her new hip she is more playful and she actually brings toys to us to have us play. She pulls really hard and loves to play! Much different than the Kylie of last year!

Christmas Party #2

This was actually Christmas Party #2 and 3. We started the day at my dad's and had a great brunch. It was very low key, the kids got to play and we relaxed. Then we traveled to my uncle Mac's and had the traditional Campbell Christmas. Emma had fun playing with Carly and Abi whom she doesn't get to see very often and we ate lots of great food.

Owen had a really hard time waiting for the green light to open presents. He got a little spoiled and cranky towards the end of Christmas and still asks me to take pictures with my camera on my phone to send to Santa!

We get at least 15 minutes of quiet time with this! Thanks Papa and Nana! It's more like a present for Mom and Dad!

Emma also got a lot of great kids and played with just about everything that night at home and the next day!