Catching up.... finally!

My mom has been waiting and waiting until Laekin was "old enough" to take her to The American Girl Place. This year I finally gave in. She got to pick out a doll and we all had lunch together. Laekin was pretty excited that her new doll "Lisa" (whom she named) could actually sit at the table with us and have lunch! She also loved having mini cinnamon rolls as our first course!

Laekin & Great Nana Rose

As a family we celebrated Laekin's 4th birthday by taking her to lunch at Disneyland with the princesses! She loved getting dressed up and having mama do her hair like Belle! She enjoyed hugging every princess and taking pictures with all of them.

The Princess & her daddy

Along with turning 4, Laekin started preschool. She looks pretty unsure here... but she actually loves it.

Two of our favorite girls came to visit us from Haiti! My sis and adorable niece Eden. Laekin loved feeding Eden whenever she had the chance.

We had a joint birthday party for Laekin and Micah while my sister was in town.

The Hungry Caterpillar surrounded by yummy dirt cups.

I love these two!

Cousins!

Of course we had to have another cake on Micah's actual birthday! Our big 2 year old.

Baking with 4 kiddos. They had a blast together making a mess.

Laekin's first preschool field trip to Tanaka Farms.

Laekin & Matthew- these two have been buddies since they were babies and now they look so grown up here.

We attended a family wedding on Halloween Eve. Here are the ladies.

Baking cookies on Halloween with Grammie and Mama.

Tool man & Belle

The kids had a blast trick or treating. Micah thought it was all about ding dong ditch- he would knock on the door and turn around and leave then he would turn around and realize there was candy!

We are trying to get in many more trips to Disneyland before our passes run out!

Micah loves the characters!

Hugs for Tigger

Imperial Beach

This past weekend we headed down to Imperial Beach to stay at our relatives' beach house. The last time we were there Laekin was just a little peanut. It was great to be there again this time with both kiddos. It was such a relaxing and peaceful weekend as a family. As soon as we walked in the house and we were quickly reminded of the amazing view, I felt God calling us to come rest, be renewed, and to be still in His presence.


Jeremy checking out the view

Breakfast outside

Good morning kisses



I can't get enough of these two.











We went for lots of walks on the beach

Being silly together

Dinner by the beach

Laekin was practicing "flying like Tinkerbell!"

Laekin and I making cookies.

Laekin and I were having a little dance party when Micah decided to join us after his bath!

This crazy boy was very unsure about his cinnamon roll.

Surfing!

Such a memorable weekend with the fam.