Just trying some big kid stuff

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First time jumping in on her own. Pretty excited.

Ellie got an ovation from the people at the pool and proceeded to jump approximately 200 more times in hopes of recreating the moment.

Co-Captains

Spontaneous Friday morning dance party

The name says it all.

Turn your volume way up for full effect.



Wicked moves start at :50.

Happy birthday, Poppy!

Ellie decided to do some moodily-lit photos to help celebrate.



We love you and can't wait to see you this weekend!

Happy Birthday, Grandpa Iwen!

It's probably pretty obvious, but Ellie has some serious moves.









And she's putting them on display in honor of Grandpa's birthday.

Hope it's a great one!

Happy Father's Day to Poppy, Grandpa Iwen and...me!

Father's Day is always extra special for me as it's the day we found out we were pregnant with Eleanor.

This year we went to see the Mariners play (and win) then headed home for a great BBQ.

Pretty awesome day all around. Hope yours was great too!

Ellie had a great time in Minnesota!

Swinging with Grandma




Blurrily celebrating Emily's graduation




"Making" brownies




Hanging out with grandma and grandpa

Ellie and Jules at Graduation

I was expressly disallowed from putting up my favorite pic.

Yum, cupcakes!

Congrats to Julie and Eric on their graduations!

Congrats to Ra-Ra on her move!

Congrats to... Yeah, that's everyone.

For now.

Trying to prep Ells for our leaving town by getting her excited about talking each day via Skype

Her response:

"How will I kiss and hug you if you're on a screen?"

New task, suppressing massive guilt.

Sigh.

You talkin' to us?

Oldie but a goodie

And by oldie, I mean March.

It's about time someone used those drums

The highlight is when she counts us in at :06.

Man, I need a new crash cymbal.

We love you, Mom!

And Grandma! And Nommy!


And, if you look too closely at our teeth, peanut butter!

Somebody loves her some Professor Longhair

Another one from Spring Break.



Put on a little "Mardi Gras in New Orleans" and watch her go.

Little Swimmer

Oldie, but a goodie. From Palm Springs back in March. This was Ellie's first swim on her own.

By the end of the trip she was bobbing and paddling for 30 minutes at a time.

Wow, it's been awhile!

Sorry.

I pledge to do better. Here's a peace offering.

Well hey there

16th Hole, Family Shot

We stupidly forgot to do our standard Palm Springs family photo this year, but Ellie and mom darted out to the 16th tee box for this quick shot.



BTW, my drive was awesome.

The rest of the hole, less so.

Bike girl