Still down, but out to Seattle

My internet access is still quite limited, but hoping to get it all worked out this week. In the meantime, the kids and I took a sidetrip to Washington! A few weeks ago we received an invitation from John D. to fly to Seattle and stay with Rachel and the kids while he would be away on business for several days. We had SUCH a great time visiting them as well as the Keith Klan who just happen to live 3 houses down the street. Andrew is such a big boy now and so funny saying things like, “Why him crying?” or “Her likes that!” and finishing nearly every meal by saying “Wow, that was a good dinner Mom.” And R definitely seemed to take a shine to little Sierra—several times he crawled over to her and gently “kissed” her face with his—she’s such a sweetheart, how can you blame him? And how I loved seeing the Keiths after saying goodbye more than 2 years ago! I will say it’s a bit chillier up there, and although Mt. Rainier is practically in their back yard it was foggy most of the time and so we only caught a glimpse of the snow-covered base of the enormous mountain. But since we were more interested in just enjoying each other’s company, the trip was a definite success. Thanks Rach for your wonderful hospitality, (and I put all these pics and more on a cd in the mail to you today! :)

Here's R, not afraid to be picking on the big boys.

Can you believe how cute she is at only 6 months old?
R playing the flute, er, Lincoln Log, in an attempt to win Sierra's heart? It doesn't look like she's too impressed!
2 Sheldons, 2 D's, and 3 Keiths

Andrew and S on the viewing box at Northwest Trek animal park-a very cool place near the D's. I think they were looking at a mountain lion here.

S saw this guy in the gift shop and kept saying, "teddy bear" over and over while she gave it hugs.

Drew smiled for the camera even though he wasn't feeling good this day.

S's turn.

Buddies--and yes, Andrew is wearing S's pink gloves :)

In other news, we now have a "walker." R took 3 steps Sunday morning after we got home, then 6 more in the afternoon. He's not attempting his new trick very frequently yet, but it won't be long I'm sure!