Just me and my bike!

After MUCH apprehension Grant has finally decided to ride one of the MANY bikes we have been "storing" in our garage! Here is a sneak peek into his riding skills! You can hear the cul-de-sac mommies in the background worrying about getting locked out of the house!

Winter in the Inland Northwest

Well, it hasn't been much of a winter here this year. We've had very mild temperatures and NO snow which is a far cry from our record snowfall last year! Grant has been very sad that he hasn't been able to build a snowman! Grant and Maggie both started Kindermusik in January courtesy of Grammy Singleton! What a Merry Chirstmas present! They both love it so much! We've done some swimming lessons and both kids are doing great in school! (co-op for Maggie). Here are a few new pics of them! We miss everyone back home very much and can't wait to get back soon!

The infamous Miss Lori

This is Grant's second year in Miss Lori's preschool class. He is smitten with her!! She is an absolutely amazing teacher and we love her so very much! This is Miss Lori's last year teaching preschool so Grant will be moving on to other ventures next year! We will miss her so much! She has given Grant an immeasureable gift, the passion to learn!

The Jingle Pig

A couple of years ago my Mom and Dad gave Grant this Jingle Pig! It "snorts" the tune to jingle bells, walks around and even squeels when you pull his tail. Grant was terrified of it until this year! It's his very favorite Christmas "decoration". So much in fact that he brought it for his sharing day this week! I couldn't resist taking a video so Mom and Dad could see the legacy of the Jingle Pig!

Fall is in the air

Well, fall has finally arrived to the Inland Northwest! There is a chill in the air and the pumpkins are everywhere! Maggie has started walking which has been a huge source of entertainment through this cold spell. She's doing a great job and Grant brags to everyone that he taght her how! Grant has started preschool and Maggie has started co-op!! They both just LOVE to go. Grant has school 4 days a week and Maggie and I go to Co-op on Tuesdays! Grant is enjoying playing soccer as well!! Here are a few pics from the pumpkin patch!

Camp David

Peter, Grant Maggie and I were able to spend a weekend up in Ione. It was beautiful weather and despite Grant missing his cousins we had a fantastic time!

Summer

I cannot believe that summer is coming to an end. Grant starts pre-school next week! He'll go four days a week for 3 hours! Maggie and I will be starting co-op in September! We've moved into our new house and so far things have gone great! We have lots of projects to do but overall we are settling in! Here's a few picture highlights of the summer!