Sunriver

Claire was already five weeks old...Time for a vacation!!!  The five of us took our first family vacation last week to our favorite spot...Sunriver!  We were able to do most everything that we normally do except for the LONG bike rides.  We still went on a few, but on the first day I said to Brian, "It's ok, I'll just run behind you with the stroller while the three of you ride..."  ha ha...Didn't realize that #1Luke would ride so fast #2 I would actually have to run more than 2 maybe 3 miles....after the second day, we started using the car much more often:)  

We had a great time!  I was able to see my husband relax and not read ONE email..and we all made it through with the exception of a couple of bandaids and a little lost sleep:)  Hopefully Claire will go back to her regular sleep schedule tonight!

Summer

 Although we haven't gone anywhere this summer (we are all itching to get away in a couple of weeks:)), we have had many adventures at home.  Here are a couple of pics from my phone:)

berry picking

Luke ate just about as many as we picked and bought (about 6 pints)

Luke has become quite the entertainer

Music on the green

Claire's cool seat

Treat from Grandpa at The Bite

Trying out her bed for a nap

Lots of pool time

Our Week

I got a little cocky last week when I said I was doing such a great job with pictures!!  Not quite as good as I thought about getting the camera out...But still, here are a couple!

Maren loves being "Twins" with Claire

"Get this stupid thing off my head!!"

We are starting to have quite a bit more awake time nowadays.  Here is one from this morning when she was even happier than usual...(She was smiling approx. 15 seconds before this picture was taken)

Three Babies

When I look at these pictures I see the individuals rather than "Maren looks like Claire" I hear from quite a few people that the three look alike, but I am still not seeing it quite as much.  Claire has such different coloring than the other two.   What do you think?

Maren

Luke

Claire

Luke's Day

Luke's actual birthday was on Saturday and Grandma and Grandpa were still here to help celebrate!  We started our day with presents, then went to lunch, played 9 holes at the Children's Course, and then ended the day with mexican food and a spanish version of Happy Birthday.  

Luke at four years old is so much fun.  He is always ready to entertain with a song/poem/joke/or story.  Usually he has a guitar in hand while performing (although after his birthday he now is ready with a karaoke machine as well).  He loves to make people laugh:)  Luke is still constantly on the go and ready for anything!  He will let you know quickly though if something isn't just how he planned it should be.  He is very methodical;)  Usually he lets us know if something isn't just right with a well placed head butt, or maybe a punch in the gut (we are working on that).   This behavior is usually followed up with a "Mommy, you are pretty!" or maybe "I love you so much" he makes it very hard to stay upset for long. 

Happy fourth birthday Buddy!!!

Luke's 4th Birthday Party

On Friday Luke had a birthday party at Big Al's.  He was SO EXCITED all week for his party and it lived up to every expectation.  He had a blast!  

Birthday Boy!!!