Socks for the arms

As if her eyes weren't big enough

More Julia

Julia likes her hat.

She likes hanging out with Mamae as well.

She's learned to give the thumbs up sign.

2nd Birthday Party

The Saturday after Julia's birthday we had a party / baby shower for her sister, who is due to be born just a month after her birthday. It was an Elmo themed party (as if you can't tell from the pictures below.

We had some balloons left after making the arch, so Raquel had Steve and I create a balloon pit for the kids to play in. It was the best idea of the night. The kids had a great time. If you look closely, you can see Julia under the balloons.

Julia's Birthday

Our neighbors Steve and Vicki had us over for dinner on Julia's birthday.

Of course they made a cake for her and she had to blow out her candles.

After the candles went out she showed everyone how old she had become.She even danced a little with Steve after dinner and cake.

Lunch Out and some Water Play

We had a nice lunch out recently with our friends Martin and Ellen Haskett. They picked a spot with a water fountain close by so Julia could play in the water when we were done eating.

When we finished lunch, Ellen took Julia out to the fountain to play. At first she had to coax Julia into the water fountains to play.

Then she started to experiment.Pretty soon she was eager to get into the water.She wasn't too sure about the audience she attracted.The audience was enjoying watching her though..

Family shots

Some random shots of the family that we thought you would enjoy.

Rebecca and the newest family member, Bowen.

Lila, who Julia remembers well. When we ask her who is in the family picture in the hallway in our house, the first person Julia names is Lila.

Rylan. Who likes to be in photos (we had lots of ones to pick from for Rylan).

James was another one who liked to pose for the camera. We've got a few shots of him as well.Mom. 'Nuff said.

Julia liked the idea of mittens.
She also liked being with all of her cousins. She's never had so many friends like Emily.Family shot before the trip to the airport.

Riding in cars with boys . . .

Dad says since its only her cousin its alright.

Julia really enjoyed riding around with Rylan.

Playing with Grandpa

Julia really enjoyed playing with Grandpa.

First she had to get him positioned just right.

Then there was the fun of rocking him. Then there is the fun of climbing over him.

Trip to Washington

OK, OK, OK, so we've gotten a little lazy on the blog. We'll try to get caught up here soon.

So back at Memorial Day we took a week to go visit all of Neil's family in Washington State.

Grandma came down from Stanwood on the train.

We also took a day to get out on a trip to the Oregon coast. Julia loved walking in the forest with her Frank cousins.They also enjoyed the old military equipment we got to see.