It's Official ... I'm an official

So, to earn a little extra cash this summer & fall I attended a ref clinic to become a certified Referee. So now instead of me being the one yelling at the ref ... yep, I'll be the one yelled at.

Bryan thinks it'll be good for me and calm me down a bit on the sidelines of BJ's games. As much as I hate to say it, he's probably right.

I think it will be fun though and it's always good to earn a little extra doing something fun instead of just another job you're not thrilled about.

Wish me luck!

Officially 2 Today!

Happy Birthday little Man!

Some Birthday Fun

Well, Bryan and I find it hard to believe that Brennen just celebrated turning two with a few friends. We must be getting old! Brennen had such a great time at his party. Despite the squalls that decided to roll through and soak us a couple times, I think a great time was had by all.

Thanks to everyone who came and helped make it Brennen's special day! Brennen especially loved playing with Jake & Dylan. Uncle Timmy got Brennen a basketball hoop and it was definitely the star of the party. Well done Uncle Timmy!

Here are some more pics from his Party!















Brennen & his buddy Jake

The Cake!

Brennen's Birthday Party

Ok, so we're having Brennen's birthday party on Sunday, all are welcome to come. We'll be having a BBQ and just some fun out in the yard with Brennen to help him celebrate his 2nd Birthday. Let us know if you can come and if you need directions to the house. Hope to see you there!

If you're looking for something for Brennen, obviously, he loves anything Diego! He also loves anything that has to do with Cars, sports with balls (Basketball & Soccer most of all). He's a two year old so he's happy with tons 'O stuff.

Everybody keep your fingers crossed for some nice weather!

BJ the Golfer ...

On Saturday we had a chance to go to Jefferson Golf Course in Seattle & BJ participated in the Putt, Chip, Drive competition held by the golf channel. He did a great job and had alot of fun out there. Looks like we've got a future golfer on our hands. He still likes to remind me that he prefers soccer & basketball though!

BJ at the driving range for the driving portion. Look at that form!









BJ getting ready for his putt. He sunk the first putt in 1 try (a 5 footer). He had a bit more trouble with the second putt (15 footer). Looks like we'll be hitting the putting green this summer! Great job BJ!

Something a little different ...

So, I've decided to post something a little different, you know, something without my boys. I went down to the Kirkland waterfront on Sunday trying to catch some pictures in the dusk. I love the colors of dusk and even though the sun wasn't really out much, the sky still had some great color in it. Including some of the ominous clouds over the water ...

I loved this picture above 'cause it looks like you can jump right from the dock in Kirkland out to Seattle.


In this one to the right, I captured an empty picnic table with some pretty awesome looking clouds over the water. We weren't sure if they were just going to pass by or start a downpour.










One last pic of a Bench in the twilight with Seattle in the far distance. Looks like a great place to sit & reflect away from the noise & lights of Seattle.

And the winner is ...

Well, it's official, Track Season is over for BJ. His last meet wasn't what he had hoped as he didn't get to compete in the Relay race. He missed a practice for a class party and they tagged him for it. A move Bryan and I still think was pretty weak considering he had done it all season long.


B made the best of it and competed in the Long Jump. I was so proud of him, he had competed in it before and came in last. He worked on it a bit here at home and out of 5 schools competing, he came in 3rd. Great Job Li'l B!

Track & Field coming to a close

On Wednesday B had his Track meet at Kokanee, it's the last track meet before his Junior Olympics at Woodinville High School. Uncle Tim stopped by to root on Li'l B. B had a good time and did pretty well, despite the 80 degree temperature! He came in 1st with his relay team, LG, Sam & Samuel. Look for pics next week of his last track meet!

3 of the 4 members of the relay team, blue ribbons in hand.