Boys Boys Boys

A visit to our famous troll under the Fremont Bridge.

Our Spiderman Flower in full effect.

The infamous "Gum Wall" at Pike Place Market. Yes, we left our mark.

Hangin' on the pig in front of the famous fish stall that throws the catch of the day.

We made a daily fort because that's what kids love to do.

The boys pretending they're on a date.

What happens to boys after cotton candy.

We made it all the way down to first row with no problems. The upside to a losing team.

Baby Dominic being pushed at the zoo. Stroller took a beating that day.

We were inseparable for 6 days. There was so much action I needed a vacation when it was all over. I found myself laughing constantly throughout the day and realized why I love boys. THEY ARE SO MUCH FUN!

Zest for Life

We've talked many times about how we wish we could bottle up Emmett's energy and sell it. Hypothetically speaking, let's say we do.

Take Jodi's marketing kahunas, Justin's financial savvy and then throw in Anya's cute, charismatic sales self and we're retiring 10 times faster than Steve Jobs said iQuit (can you believe he just resigned?!). We would also go down as the world's first gazillionaires. Emmett, our son, we love you and don't go a changin'.

Cousin Penn

What a happy, content and o-so loved baby boy. Meeting our nephew/cousin for the first time was the highlight of the trip!

The facial expressions here simply crack me up.

The girls.

The boys with our sweetest/cutest/newest member of the Arnold clan. Welcome, Penn Nevin!

Cousin Dominic

The boys just before our float down the Bitterroot River. SO MUCH FUN!!!

We launched our rafts from Angler's Roost. We will make this an annual thing for sure.

The first Bourne Lane Theater production. Both took their roles quite seriously with a much deserved standing ovation.

Boys love playing in the back of the truck. Neighbor boy, Reece, joins 'em.

Cousins forever and so much fun making memories in MT!

They have so much fun together and Emmett really looks up to his big cuz. I'm impressed they can hang out as long as they do being five years a part.

For a good laugh...or two...

Five Years Old

Here are some of our favorite pics from our boy's surprise Spiderman party. We've learned the celebration plans need to be less known in order for him to sleep well a week prior. The morning of the Solstice Parade we secretly turned our house into a Spiderman Extravaganza, which he absolutely loved.

He cried to me that night and when I asked him why he said, "you and daddy did so much for me." So sweet and I'm happy he feels how much we love him. Happy 5th buddy!

Stats for our growing boy!

Five year check up: head is no longer measured. Blood pressure normal. Vision checked and all is 20/20 with those big, beautiful eyes.

Height/Length: 45.5 inches
Weight: 51 whopping pounds (hardy just like we want it)




"He's doing great" says Dr. Munson and we're grateful for a happy, healthy, zestful little boy.