fun at the fishers

We went to Barbie Gramma and Pop Pop's for dinner and playtime this evening.

The kids had a blast playing in the tent and doing laps around the kitchen with Uncle Z.

 Eli really wanted Uncle Z's phone :)

 He was having such a good time with silly Uncle Z!

 Notice Alli peeking over the couch.

She had gotten all her treasures on the couch in hopes of keeping them from Eli :)

She kept running laps around the kitchen trying to get Uncle Z to chase her while pushing the stroller.

We had to count to see who could get around faster.

Funny, Alli always seemed to win.

Hmmmmm.

the many faces of Eli on his horse

Eli got this horse from Ducky Gramma and Papa for his 1st birthday

but didn't seem all that interested until today,

when he realized just how fun "Tony the Pony" is!!! ;-)

He was having the best time and being so cute!

Gotta love Tony the Pony's pretty pink bib, provided by Alli ;-)

broccoli babes

Yep, both of our kids think broccoli makes a great snack . . .

Broccoli and grapes as a snack and they both thought it was great ~ WOW!

in a funk

So I realize that I have been neglecting the blog lately and it is not because nothing is happening.  Lots of fun has been occurring in Casa de Fisher the past couple weeks but for some reason, I've been in a bit of a funk.  Some stuff happened at work that gave me a different view of where I work.  Nothing terrible, just different.  Doesn't help that my last two close friends at work are leaving :(  Hard to believe that I am in the "final four" remaining from my summer class of 28.  I truly thought I would be the first to leave, not one of the last to still be here.  We had a going away lunch for A today and it was a small gathering ~ of the 5 of us there, I am the only one still with our firm, well at least as of the end of the month when M leaves too.  So now I'm away from my family, sleeping in hotels, and my friends aren't even around anymore.  Geesh, this turned into a pity party ~ oops! ;-)  Have I mentioned I'm not a fan of change???  Oh well, I have no doubt that this funk will pass soon.

I promise to update in the next few days with lots of fun stories and pictures!  Until then, here's hoping I can snap out of it ;-)

more cute kids!

Random cuteness from E.Z.

Gotta love those little chompers peeking out :)

 Alli having fun by our pumpkin.

She was so excited to see the tiny ball forming and then I think decided to show us a dance move!



dress up and fun with family

What could be more fun than dressing up like a princess and playing with Uncle Z and Great Pop?

birthday celebrations

So while I don't love getting older, I had a great birthday this year with plenty of celebrations!

G was in MN the week of my birthday so the Friday before, for Friday Family Fun Night,

I got to pick dinner ~ salmon, salad and yummy mashed potatoes. 

Everyone was a really good sport about it and enjoyed the dinner :)

How can you not have fun looking at those cute faces???

 The week of my birthday, when I was feeling sorry for myself, a lovely gift arrived from my dear friend Heather.  What a nice pick me up!

 The day before my birthday, my folks let me open one of my presents . . . rain boots.

Alli was a huge help and got a kick out of Mommy's new boots :)

 I was so excited because I cannot remember the last time I had rain boots!

Fortunately, I've had lots of opportunity to wear them already and they came in very handy on my birthday.

 Gosh I look tall standing next to Eli!!!

 On my birthday, my brother Danny and I went to the Puyallup Fair to see Jeremy Camp and Mercy Me in  concert (tickets G had given me for my birthday).

It was an amazing concert and I had the BEST time with my big brother!!!

Me and Eli being silly before I left for the concert.

Great birthday!

25 years old . . . again ;-)

Today I turned 25 (again!).  Just ask Alli, who will happily tell everyone that Mommy is now 25 ;-)  Thank you all for the birthday wishes I have received, they've brought lots of smiles to my face.  My best presents so far were the gigantic hugs and smooches I received this morning from two very cute little ones.  Another plus today was realizing that one of my kids really does look like me!!!  My mom posted a picture of me on my 1st birthday and even though it is only a profile shot, I think it looks a little like Eli.  Big WOO HOO since I hear ALL.THE.TIME that Alli looks "just like Garrett" ~ yeah, I get it already :) 

It's just nice to know I have one that bears some resemblance to me :)

So there you have it, me about 25 (or so) years ago ;-)

Funny that I had way more hair than either of my kids had/have at 1!

yummy chili

G is in Minnesota this week so Ducky Gramma has been kind enough to give us some yummy meals including her homemade chili, which all of us LOVE!!!  The kids devoured it.  As you can see, one is a little neater than the other ;-)

Eli isn't using spoons quite yet but he had no trouble eating every last bite with his hands, then tried to share some with me.  He couldn't understand why Mommy didn't want a hug right then! 

We took a bath right after dinner :)

Then, there was sweet little Alli who likes to eat her chili with tortilla chips, making sure to wipe with her napkin after each bite ~ we went through lots of napkins ;-) 

What a sweetie pie!



relaxing

The kiddos enjoyed some downtime this evening,

just relaxing on the couch together watching some Praise Baby