Missing Grandma in Suncadia

We recently returned from a fun trip to Suncadia with family/extended family. The weather only kinda-sorta cooperated, but we still made it to the pool every day and had a great time riding bikes, talking around the fire pit and eating lots of good food. This trip was especially memorable because our dear Grandma Mary (John's Grandma) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, while we were away. She has been going downhill since having surgery a month ago and God finally took her home. She was so ready to go, and we are glad that she is finally free of her earthly chains and is able to be in God's presence in the place He has been preparing for her. It was wonderful being together as a family to grieve and rejoice during this bittersweet time. This week has been surreal at times, coming to the realization that she is gone, for now.

Here are some pictures of our time in Suncadia as well as a few pictures of Grandma:




Suncadia 2011

Jane counting

Make room for me!

Now that Joy can sit up and crawl on her own, she's wanting to join in on more activities with her siblings:

Independence day at Lake Tapps

Jane's First Stitches

Jane took a spill tonight while we were at Bible study and cut her lip pretty good. Thankfully I was surrounded by Moms who have more experience with cuts than I do. They whisked us off to the new Childrens' Hospital Urgent Care in Bellevue which took great care of Janie. Jane was an awesome patient. The doctor (Dr. Sugarman, great name for a pediatric doctor in my opinion) kept saying how wonderful and cooperative she was. They gave her conscious sedation for the stitches which caused her to behave in a slightly hilarious/adorable way while also numbing the pain. Will and Joy remained reasonably entertained with gold fish crackers, popsicles and blown-up latex gloves. We're glad to be home!

Hansville Summer 2011

Here are some pictures from our trip to my family's house in Hansville, WA. We had a great time with the Painter family (Phil, Leah, Isaiah and baby boy due in October). Besides hanging out at the beach, we had a nice time at the Kingston Farmer's Market and the guys (of course) managed to squeeze in a round of golf at a beautiful course called White Horse. Hard to believe that we've known the Painters for 10 years!

Check-ups

Yesterday we went to the doctor for Jane's 3 year and Joy's 9 month check-ups.
Jane: 35.4#, 38"
Joy: 21.6#, 30"