RaRa's Bridal Shower

RaRa is getting married and we are so excited!

Boo!

Ellie's class had a Halloween party and parade around the school, so we got to see all the kids in costume.  So cute!

Crafting with Dracula and Luigi.

Ellie with her 5th Grade Buddy who does projects with her throughout the year.

Nommy came for the classroom party and parade as well!

Ah, finally you can see Ellie's fabulous fairy costume, tailored with love by Aunt Judy and Nommy.  Thank you!

Ellie spent some time practicing flying like a fairy..

Off we go to trick or treat -- found out the new neighborhood has a lot of halloween spirit!

Ellie and her loot ;-)  Happy halloween to all!

Pumpkins

We visited a farm on Vashon Island with our friends Quinn and baby Harper to find this year's pumpkin.

Then we decided to do some shirtless carving.

Great work on the pumpkins guys!

Minnesota Grandpa

As you may know by now, Ellie's Minnesota Grandpa passed away on September 30 at the age of 80.  Here are some great pics of Ellie and her grandpa for all to enjoy.  Ellie got to be a part of the funeral and one of the Pastors even recalled his recent visit to my dad, saying the first thing dad reached for was his computer to show off pictures of his grandkids.  Rest in peace, Minnesota Grandpa.

December 2007 - Ellie's in the picture, I promise!  First photo with all the MN cousins ;-)

March 2008 - Palm Springs

Ellie and all her grandparents

August 2008

August 2008

February 2009

Summer 2009

Summer 2010

Summer 2011

February 2013

Grandpa's 80th birthday - July 2013

Fam-bly

Before Aunt Julie and Mia went back to Copenhagen, we were able to get together with a bunch of aunties and even a nommy!

Did we mention that Ellie started kindergarten?!?

first day of school!

Road Trip: Manzanita and northern oregon coast

It was a tad windy and rainy on our visit to a shipwreck beach!

Bedraggled!

The fog made for a very interesting day at the beach.