Playing with the McMoran Twins

Anna had a very fun day from start to finish. Her and daddy went on there first outing alone since Anna was born. Where would he take his little girl you might ask? The hunting and fishing stores. It was great to get my floors cleaned really good and get some busy work done for our special dinner guests. Anna came home fast asleep in daddy's arms so it was a good trip! She took a great nap and was ready to roll when Ally and Abby came with their mommy and daddy for dinner! I didn't know what to get the new home owners for their house so a dinner out was our house warming gift.

This is dear sweet Abby having a great time with Anna and her hair, but don't worry it didn't hurt. Anna played so well with the girls. It was fun watching them all interact. They are the sweetest little girls and a joy to have around. A great visit with the proud parents, Donny and Ami was so much fun!

Children's Museum!

Thurday morning was one of those go, go, go mornings and the visit to the museum was an unplanned visit but a fun one! After having a well needed visit with my old roomate visiting from Idaho, Carolyn and her little guy, Archie! We stopped by the museum to turn in some paper work to renew our membership and while waiting we did some exploring. Anna enjoyed the toddler area very much!

They have a great book collection and Anna checked it out!
And a darling play house with a baby inside, of course.

And you can't stop in without a look at all that water flowing! Very fun time!

Go Seahawks!

After our visit to G.G.'s we dropped daddy off at the Seahawk game. He couldn't resist the urge to buy Anna a jersey! So when Anna woke up on Sunday morning she got her present and ran around the house! Loved it! Your looking at the future Seahawk fan in action! Let the brain washing begin! Go Seahawks!:)

Special Delivery....CORN!

Saturday morning we made our way to visit G.G. and Gino and Mardel to make our delivery of fresh corn. Plus a good visit! Poor Uncle Gino had to work in his office and little Anna missed him. She is at his office french doors making funny faces trying to get him to come out and play!

But Aunt Mardel and G.G. made a yummy snack and that helped alot! Her and daddy getting in on all the goodies! Always great food when we come for a visit!:)
After Anna took a nap we brought her out on the deck for a visit with G.G. It was a beautiful day and a great visit. Anna loved climbing up in the chair and play like a big person. And going after all of Aunt Mardel's lovely plants. I think some got a pretty good pruning.:( An excellent day! Thanks for having us and I hope the corn was a hit at the birthday party for Michael!

Grandma Patsy Came to Visit

Wednesday was a fun day for the Olsen girls! Grandma Patsy came and spent the day with us! Whenever she comes there is a goodie bag in hand! Anna gets so excited. She loves her grandma and the special treats that she brings. She gave her grandma loves and then curiosity got the better of her. In the treat bag this time was a cute summer dress from Aunt Kay and two very fun books from grandma. After the excitement calmed we went to the grocery store and then had a special lunch at Dairy Queen! We stopped and picked some corn for her to take home and that's when Anna couldn't keep up with us anymore and she was our like a light! I had a good visit with Patsy while getting dinner ready and Anna took a long nap.

Anna is showing off one of her books that plays music when you touch the button!
And it isn't a complete trip to the DQ with out getting a delicious Dilly Bar to take home after a yummy lunch! She had it after dinner tonight and had no plans on sharing! Thank you grandma Patsy for the special visit!

Hot Summer Days!

Anna had a busy day. We got our day started with a visit to Great Grandma's and afterwards while walking out the door here comes grandma and cousin Shelby! Wow! Was Anna a happy little girl. So we came back in and walked G.G. to her lunch table. We were getting ready to leave but Anna didn't want to go with out Shelby. So it became a little girl day. Those really are the best made plans, when they aren't planned at all! We made a quick trip the grocery store where we picked up something for everyone to eat for lunch. Had a silly lunch watching Shelby make her lunchable pizza construction. After lunch we talked Anna into a nap and Shelby and I played air hockey and ate yummy ice cream cones! When mom came to pick up Shelby, Anna woke up and to her happy, sleepy eyes Shelby was still there and Grandma had arrived. Smiles all around! They visited for a few minutes which of course did not sit well with Anna so I pulled out the "SINK". All the tears went away when the water started going in!

Anna is just getting started! Don't be shy, go and get a little wet! Her sippy cup was near by but the water from her tap was much better....

I think she got a little wet......but there's the sippy cup!

She is all dried off and cozy with her cover up and Winnie! She is announcing to me that she is "alll done"! We still managed a quick bike ride over to grandma's house for dinner and our neighbor joined us for the ride home! What a fun, unexpecting day!

Sunday at the Sandbar

This morning Anna woke up in such a good mood we knew we could really make a day of it. So after her big breakfast and a long nap we packed up some snacks, toys, and went to the Sandbar.

What a beautiful day and Anna was so excited that daddy came along this time! Usually this is a week day thing for us girls and the dogs.
I built little castles and Anna would knock them down just as fast as they went up!

Fetch time for the dogs and Anna helped daddy with that. When we got home Grandpa Ed stopped in just in time to joined us for a late lunch with grilled cheese sandwiches. Anna enjoyed that very much! A clean up bath and a quick bike ride over to grandma's house, Anna retired for the evening with a smile on her face!

Corn on the Cob!

Saturday night dinner at Grandma's house! Fried chicken, scallop potatoes, and fresh corn on the cob! Anna's first ear specially picked by cousin Shelby and grandma!

Anna watched papa eat his with such gusto that she stopped watching.....

And started doing.....Yummy!

Anna's climbing!

While in Eastern Washington last weekend Anna decided that climbing on the coffee table was fun! So now that we are home everything is free game. I thought this was a safe start in our baby friendly den. I suggested it and off she went!

Climb, Anna, climb!
Success is satisfying! SMILE!

Now Anna has her very own seat to watch tv! Way to go Anna!

Summer Time Fun

It has been awhile since our last entry but it's not because we are not busy enough! What a fun summer we have been having! With wonderful road trips to Eastern Washington, hosting the HOT summer family reunion in our newly dressed up backyard, and lots of biking, walking, and catching up with old friends on the sandbar. What a summer we are having!

Anna riding in the back seat of daddy's truck. Daddy wanted to make sure all her buddy's would entertain her for the long trip home from Eastern Washington!
Anna spent plenty of time running and playing in her backyard with her doggy's! Yep, those are delicious potatoes in the background.

On the really hot days we managed to stay cool on the back deck of our house along with AC in the house. Anna was sporting her first summer skirt! So cute!