A Happy 4th

We spent this year's 4th of July at a church picnic. It was great fun and we were so thankful to be together this year (unlike the past few years because Ben was on patrol).

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to my two dads, my grandpa Schrader, to all our daddy friends, and to the most amazing daddy ever... Ben.

Growing Up

I have noticed my boys are really looking bigger these days and seeing how much they are changing. Hudson is practically popping out of his crib (we are going to try and squeeze him in for just a few more months) and is beginning to take off with his speech. Noah is quickly catching on to the many things daddy likes to do- building with tools is his newest fascination.

Birthday Boy!

Hard to believe Hudson Haddon is two now. We had a quiet and very sweet birthday party for him with just the four of us here in our home. Opening presents was a thrill to him and he loved his banana cake with tractors on top.

Memorial Day on Mt. Rainier

On Memorial Day we drove to the top (Paradise Lodge) of beautiful Mt. Rainier. The snow and sun made a perfect combination for a gorgeous day on the mountain. Noah had a great time making snow balls and sledding on his behind down some of the sled runs.

Classic Family Photo Moment

Life is interesting with a 4 year old and almost 2 year old (both of them being very much boys!). We find ourselphs just laughing at the many attempts we've had when trying to get the four of us in a picture together where all of us are smiling... let alone even looking at the camera. Sometimes you just can't win and you just have to laugh!

Grandma Selph Visits

We had a wonderful time with Grandma Selph here this past week. Lots of Hide and Seek, Dinosaur Bingo, yummy treats, and much more! The boys love their grandmas (and grandpas too!).

Gone Fishin'

Watch out when you take the Selph boys fishing... the environment is anything but peaceful and quiet! Noah's loud enthusiasm coupled with Hudson's splashing in the water makes for quite a time!

Grandma Howe Visit

We had a great time with Grandma Howe these past 8 days (although we missed having Grandpa here). The boys enjoyed playing outside, reading, digging up dirt, baking, new toys, and much more with her! I enjoyed the major yard work she did, many loads of laundry she folded, and dirty dishes she washed.... thanks mom!

A Ride on the Ferry

Riding the ferries is about the best entertainment for little boys around here! It is always fun to capture their curious and playful expressions while riding the ferry.

Night Out!

Ben and I had a great time this year at the 109th Submarine Birthday Ball in Seattle. Grandma kept the boys and we enjoyed a night away.

Bremerton Spring

We couldn't ask for more beautiful weather here right now (especially after being in the 80's of Hawaii for two weeks).  We are enjoying the growth all around us (although the lawn is growing faster than we can keep up with) and Noah is excited as he watches the garden he and daddy are going to manage this summer.  Thanks Grandma for helping us plant the seeds!