Too big for wipes

Karis had one of the biggest diaper blow-outs we've seen. So bad, we decided a bath would be much easier than using up an entire box of wipes to get the mess cleaned up. Since it would have taken way too much time to get out the baby bath, fill it up with water and get her cleaned off, I decided to simply use the bathroom sink. She seemed to enjoy it and it was a nice quick bath for her, even though a bath was not on the agenda for today's schedule.

A couple weeks ago Karis has been laughing at herself when she sees her reflection in the mirror, here is also a picture of her doing just that.

The Rowles' Island House

We spend last weekend with the Rowles Family at their island house up near Everett, WA. It was beautiful up there. We took a long walk on Saturday with Kara and Greg who came over on Saturday from Bothell to visit us (thanks for coming over guys). Vance took Soren on a ride on the 4-wheeler (of course he rode with his dad too), we relaxed, played CLUE, ate raspberry cobbler, and talked finances of course (thank you Dave Ramsey). Here are a few shots from the trip. A view from the house, Vance and Karis, Vance playing guitar, Karis and Keiton relaxing on the deck, and Soren playing in the ivy.

4th of July

Our neighborhood has a parade every year. Everyone decorates their trikes and bikes and we loop the neighborhood a couple of times. This was the first year that we have been in town for the 4th since we have lived in this house. Andrea, Betsy, and I decorated our stroller/bike trailers and walked in the parade. It was wonderful weather and the kids did great. Later in the day we all went to the Lundes for eats and fireworks.

Karis, don't eat your bath towel