April 2026

 April had a lot of highs and lows.... We celebrated Easter Weekend with a quadruple birthday celebration (Sadie, Caleb, Nana, Avi) as well as Easter brunch at my parents.  Then we went on our Spring Break trip, then threw Avi's birthday party at Bricks and Mini-figs (Lego Store) with 10 8-year old friends from school.  We also enjoyed the Procession of the Species on a beautiful sunny day!  Avi got an award at school and we were invited to the assembly!  Meanwhile, Adam has been dealing with some health issues and spent 2 nights in the hospital (not pictured).   

My friends closed on their new house (with a view of the capital!!!) 

Easter!

The Holidays 2025!

 The holidays were wonderful!  We celebrated Christmas Eve at my parent's house for fondue dinner, then Christmas morning my parents came over and we did our *new* traditional All You Can Eat Chinese Buffett for Christmas dinner.  Then Boxing day we celebrated with a lunch at our house and extended family.  Then Hannah and her crew stayed 2 more nights and took Isla back to Salem for a few more nights then I went down for New Years Eve and we celebrated in Salem with friends!  Busy busy busy! I have 3 more days of break before I have to go back to work and I'm trying to soak in some final days of rest and also get a few more chores/projects done (like updating this!). 

New Years Eve in Salem

Meanwhile... in Olympia-

Avi taking his new Spy Kit very seriously

Avi playdate with a friend- getting into Playmobil

Insert Coin with friends

 We love Hannah's new dog, Echo! Such a good boy!

Ice skating with the cousins

Boxing Day Celebration

The aftermath of Avi's all-you-can-eat sushi

The aftermath of Christmas Morning Present Frenzy 

Stockings!

Christmas Eve Dinner!