Joel and I took the kids to Banks lake over by the Grand Coulee Dam. My family knows it as Steamboat Rock. It has been raining nonstop here in Washington and we just really needed some sun. So we borrowed Grandpa Great's fishing boat and took off for eastern WA. We were not disappointed. The skies were blue and it was 80 degrees while we were there. We saw the lazer show at the dam the first night and then got up early and fished and swam for most of the day. Needless to say the kids loved time with their Dad.

The Daffodill Parade

This is the last year we will get to see the Daffodill Parade so Neeley and I found ourselves a spot on the sunny side of the street and had such a good time with our kids. I especially liked it when someone passed out free 2010 Census hats and our children wore them proudly even if they were way to big. Have you filled out your Census form?

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Ethan showing his Irish spirit this morning! Hope everyone has a lucky day!

Liz and Shaun came in to town for the weekend on their way to their new home in Hawaii. We had so much fun just hanging out, celebrating Mom's 60th birthday and enjoying watching our children play together. Thanks Liz and Shaun, Izzy and Ian for coming to see us in Washington! Love you so much!

Isaac has been a part of a local wrestling league lately and he really loves it. He works really hard during practices and gives it his all. These are pictures of his first matches. He had a good time and was a great competitor. I was so proud of him. Isaac is a bit of a ham for the camera. Hence his side pose. He makes me laugh daily!

I posted some of these pictures on Facebook but for those who are strictly bloggers this is one of the two days we spent up in the mountains when Joel was in town. We had so much fun. Everyone stayed warm enough and it was beautfiul perfect snow to play in.