The Olympic Game Farm

Updates on Clifton -
He has so many questions.  Questions that seem to come out of no where.  Some very deep questions for a four year old like does everyone have money, does everyone have friends.  Some that are great that he is asking but often freaks me out.  We have been talking about heaven a lot.  And he ask questions like will I go to heaven when I am five, is dad going to heaven soon, etc...  I know he is confused but I don't love talking about possibilities of him or anyone else leaving us.

Updates on McKay -
The last couple weeks she has been not napping or if she does nap not going to bed till almost 11.  So I decided to just stop naps.  It seemed to go well not too grumpy but she slowly got very exhausted.

One evening she came and sat on my lap and then fell asleep.  That has never ever happened!  So this week we will try naps and if she doesn't nap then thats fine, but I think she still needs it every once in a while at least.

Updates on Baby #3 -
20 weeks, half way there!

We got to see baby this week.

Although we don't find out if we are having a boy or a girl, McKay thought baby looked like a kitty.  So she thinks we are having a kitten:)  Silly girl.

Monday we played with friends at Penrose State Park.

The tide was way out which meant a ton of wildlife.  They had people out looking for wildlife and bringing them back so kids could watch and touch them.  This was a big hit with my kids, especially Clifton.

That night was the beginning of Clifton's soccer season!  And I get to coach again this year.

 

And we had so much fun!  We have a great group of kids on the team and the season is going to be great.

Tuesday we got to celebrate with friends at Emmalee's birthday party.

A fun party.

Saturday we adventured to Sequim and visited the Olympic Game Farm.

 Alex was a little nervous about the animals:)

This was our first time and it was a BLAST!!!  Totally worth the drive.  The bears were mine and Alex's favorite part.  Clifton and McKay liked the yaks because they came right to the window to eat out of their hands.  Super fun family day.

Alex Turns 30!

Updates on Clifton -
He is biking and so well.  This used to frustrate him so much, but his attitude has changed drastically.  He even had a crash and I thought he would give up and want nothing to do with his bike, but he didn't he got up and on it again.  I am glad he is getting over a lot of his fears.  Its such a wonderful thing to watch.

Updates on McKay -
She had her first hair cut.  Just a trim.  However I don't love her hair and next time we get it cut I think we will do short.  But she did great getting her hair cut.

Updates on Baby #3 -
19 weeks!  I busted out the belly bands and a few pregnancy shirts, I guess its getting about that time.

Monday we spent the hot day out in Seabeck with friends.

Such a beautiful view and the water is so calm and clear.

For FHE we talked about our bodies and taking care of them.  We set a new goal as a family to have a family run night each week.

This was Alex first time running on his ankle after fracturing it.  He said it was uncomfortable but felt good to get back to it.  A fun night and tradition I am excited to keep up.

Tuesday we went mini golfing.  

The boys and Baylee are getting so good.  They can get the ball in the hole in a few strokes.  Baylee even had a hole in one.  They sure love it.

Wednesday Alex turned 30!

We decorated and took him out to dinner to celebrate.  

Friday night we spent the evening with friends in our ward. Saying goodbye to some of our friends that will be leaving for a little.

The kids had a water balloon fight.  This was my kids first water balloon fight and if you could tell from McKay's face you can see she was very happy about this.  A great night!

Saturday morning the kids and I went to a sports store and participated in their free events.  They had fishing.  This was a huge deal to my kids.  We have never taken them so they were so thrilled to do this even if it was out of a tank filled full of fish:)

And we got to spend time with our best friends:)  Clifton sure is loved!

That night we had a birthday party to celebrate Alex turning 30.  Alex (and I) love to play soccer so what better to do then play with friends.  We have so many wonderful friends that came to celebrate with us.  

We are so blessed to have such amazing people in our lives.

 We had the best cheerleaders!

And the kids had a blast playing with each other.  A huge thank you to our babysitters helping with the kids.  I should have taken pictures of my kids afterwards.  They were filthy, but so very happy.

Sunday we attended the blessing of baby Julia.  

Such a wonderful celebration and great time with family.  So glad we were able to be apart of it.

Updates on Clifton -
He is loving running.  He ran 7 laps with me and we are working on getting to three miles.  We signed up for a glow in the dark run to do together.  He is so very excited and so motivated to get out and run.  He also loves timing how fast he can run/sprint from one side of the yard to the other and then try to beat that time.

Updates on McKay -
To a point where I need to limit her naps and she is pretty close to no naps.  She can go without a nap if we need her to, which is nice.  I just need to not let her nap too long if she does nap or else she won't go to bed till like 11.

Updates on Baby #3 -
18 weeks.  I had a doctors appointment this week and heartbeat is strong and healthy.

McKay and I comparing bellies.  She is certain she has a baby in hers.  And I think she must think I look huge.  Her face, makes me laugh!

Grandma came to town Monday to play and watch our kids while we go to the Sounders game that night.

It is always nice to have her around.  The kids and I really enjoy her company.  We decided to go out and enjoy the beautiful morning.  So picnic by the bay and exploring.

That night we got to go to the Sounders.  This was Alex's (early) birthday present.  We got amazing seats!  No heads to try and look around, front and center.

Before the game in our new Sounder glasses they were handing out at the game.  Which made me so very happy because I just lost my other pair of Sounder glasses.

After the game:/  We lost.  But we still love our Sounders.  You win some, you lose some.

Tuesday we had a fun day playing at home with friends.

I need to adopt an older child.  The boys loved following Emmalee around and doing whatever she wanted to do.

Wednesday we went to play in the Bremerton fountains.

Th kids have always been afraid of it shooting water out but they both faced their fears and stayed close by when it shooted water.  McKay wasn't too happy with the outcome.

A fun evening out in the sun.

Thursday was cousin Charlie's birthday.

So we spent the afternoon with family and friends.  A fun party.

Since we were in Olympia I thought we should explore.  So we went to Tum Water Falls.  I haven't been since Alex and I were dating.

The kids loved it!  Just as beautiful as I remember.

I think I wore them out!

Friday we walked the docks with friends.

I love this weather.

Saturday we celebrated Elyas's birthday.

Another fun time with friends.

That night we decided to visit Point No Point.  And it didn't disappoint.

 My little beach model!

It was such a fun evening out together as a family.  A seal came up to the shore right in front of us.  It said a quick hello and then left.  Clifton said that was his favorite part of the whole day.  It may have been mine too.  It was so cool!