It's a GIRL! -- All-Comer's Track Meet -- CA Wedding -- Seafair -- Family Camping -- WA Wedding -- Cannon Beach

So this is what I get for not blogging weekly! I promise I will work on it. Here is what we've been up to for the last 5 weeks.!!

At 20 weeks Aaron and I were able to find out the gender of our baby and we held a little party. Basically all of our family members came up to our cabin for a BBQ. We had a cake specially made with EITHER pink or blue frosting in the middle. Nobody knew (not even us) except the baker! Here is the video of us cutting the cake =)

We are so excited to meet our princess, Analynne.

This is just a cute picture of my little nephews and my pup. I love them!

The next evening we took Brady to the All-Comer's track meet. Aaron and his family grew up going, and I'm excited to take our kids someday! I think Aaron still holds a record of some sort, from when he was like 8! So cute. They let kids of all ages come and compete throughout the summer. They even have a ribbon for everyone after they have completed an event. Brady is definitely a competitive little guy and I had so much fun watching and cheering him on!

Here is the track star himself, looking ready to compete!!

First event was the hurdles! How cute is that!? Brady had to check em out with Poppi. He would run fast, then slow down and just step over them. So SO cute!

A little more confidence! Look at that determination! GO BRADY!

Little brother Clark being a good cheerer! Ha ha...

Poppi had to begin each race with Brady, holding hands. He was a little shy & nervous.

By the time they got close to the finish line, Brady would let go and leave Poppi in the dust!

Brady also gave the Javelin a try. He was not feeling the long jump, however. Maybe next year!

When all his events were done, he decided to have a race of his own. We each had our turn of running back and forth across the turf racing Brady. That boy has endless energy!! Clark wanted in on the fun and loved riding on top of Poppi's shoulders!

He's a little red, but not even close to being tuckered out!! The Orange Medal is what he wears whenever he runs. It is Poppi's half-marathon medal from last year. Brady loves to be like Poppi... and he always says, "Poppi run SO FAST!"

Then...
off to California for a wedding! We decided to leave a day early and try to get to the Coast. We waited to jet over to the coast until CA and it seemed like forever! All in all it was a fun adventure, but one we'll never do again! Ha ha. We tried to stop and see the Giant Redwoods. There was a little hike, but apparently "walking isn't free." Boo! The drive was LONG and windy. (not wind-y but wined-y? how in the world do u spell it?) ha ha... anyway... we were very exhausted. As you can tell, frustrated that we haven't seen water yet! GRR.

FINALLY! We had to get out and celebrate... we did NOT care that it was cold and foggy. It was the coast. =)

We decided to find a hotel in the nearest town, which was a little ways further and not really that big! It was Fort Bragg. We got the hotel closest to the water, which apparently was the best deal too! The guy at the front desk supposedly "made a deal" with Aaron! It was really nice and this is the view after you just walk a little ways toward the water! There was a little trail to get down to the beach.
We enjoyed the little bit of time we got to see the coast.

I liked the trees there!!

Then we took off for Wil Pearce's wedding. Aaron was a groomsmen and he was really excited to be a part of it. He knew all the other groomsmen - they were all really good friends from CA. It was such a fun reunion. He got to walk the isle with the Groom's beautiful sister, Molly. *You may remember me talking about the Pearce's a while back. We stayed with their family when we went down for Graduation! Wil & Molly both were in the music program at Master's with Aaron and we all went to Israel together.

Ok so then we got back, and had tickets to the Seattle Sea Fair the next weekend. It rained all day and was BORING! ha ha. Oh well. Something free to do!

THEN we drove over to spend a couple days with my family at the Cheif Timothy Park in Clarkston, WA. These were a gift from some of my mom's friends to have at "grandma's house." I love them! ha ha!

Aaron and I got to go tubing for the first time in a couple years. It was really fun =) This is my little broski, Darcy on the left, and Aaron on the right. I'm so thankful that my family loves my husband!

Analynne and I went tubing too! But very nicely don't worry. I just couldn't resist!!

Then two days after I got back we sang at Luke & Leisha's wedding! Their wedding was beautiful and we were so honored to be a part of their big day. The reception was held at a beautiful home out in Birch Bay overlooking the sound. These are our new Bellingham friends that the Lord has so sovereignly brought into our lives this past year! We love them.

FINALLY... the next weekend we were off to Cannon Beach, OR. Aaron's family is going to start making it a tradition I think! It was fun. Nice enough to walk around and enjoy the scenary, but not too hot! We had a really well needed relaxing time!

Here is our family photo! 23 weeks. My belly just seems to be getting bigger by the day! Currently 25 weeks and having fun planning showers, nursery, etc!

Sorry for the EXTREMELY long post! Hope you enjoyed... I'll try to keep them more regular so they don't pile up on me! Thanks for visiting!

Lake Tahoe

So it's been a while now, but over a month ago I was able to travel down to Lake Tahoe. I'd never been there before and was very excited. My Best Friend and Ya-Ya Sister from High School, Valerie Martin was to be married there! She currently lives in Nevada and met her man there. It was a great drive down, having carpooled most of the way with my other Ya-Ya, Bailey Weekes, and also meeting up with another great childhood friend, Talia McKay in Eugene, Oregon. I was excited to hang out with some old friends, get a good road trip in, and see the great "Lake Tahoe" that I've heard so much about!

Val was in a great mood, not stressed and just the same silly, fun girl I remember. She never fails to get me to crack up laughing. I love her dearly. It was so much fun anticipating her big day with her, and I'll never forget a phone call we shared just a week or two before the wedding. Having been married for two years now, it was really fun to start talking to her about married life and hearing how excited she was for the future. She wasn't shy about talking about kids and the fact that they could be living on the other side of the country some day. She was just so excited to be married, go wherever her husband went, and I was so excited for her!

So the first night the bridal party celebrated her bachelorette party. The best part was the dueling piano bar singing a "special" song for her. =) This is me and the bride.

The next day we had the rehearsal dinner, and this is the beautiful view! It's truly an amazing place, worthy of all the great reviews! Val had gotten us matching blue "Lake Tahoe" T-shirts, and the whole bridal party had received cowboy hats during the bachelorette party. We looked pretty cute! (Except I lost my cowboy hat before leaving. =( sad!)

And the big day has arrived!! =) Talia on the left, Bailey in the middle, and me. It was so much fun to hang out with these girls. We have been friends since before I can remember! Good ol' LaCrosse Tigercats!

My dearest Bailey Sue. I just love her! I remember holding hands in Pre-School! I know our friendship is forever, and I'm so thankful for her. I love this picture of us, she always has the cutest smile!
This isn't the greatest quality, I'm so mad! But it's the best one I got of my dress, and of me with the beautiful Bride! She looked amazing. It turned out to be the most beautiful day, and a great evening for the reception. The wedding was right on the beach and the bridesmaids got away with bare feet! I loved it.
The Happy Couple right after the ceremony. Introducing Grayson and Valerie Taylor. Congrats you two!!