Luca's first soccer game

Luca is on a YMCA soccer team for 4/5 year olds. He is having so much fun being apart of the team! Here are a few pictures from his first game!

 Just after getting his new Jersey!

He did a great playing on the field and goalie. He saved three goals!

Katie's 34th Birthday

I had a great birthday! Thanks for all the cards, and birthday wishes from everyone The day began with big hugs from both of my kids and lots and lots of Happy Birthday Mama! Super sweet. I got to go running with Mari at Discovery Park in the am, rode the Ducks with John and Luca in the afternoon (thank you mom and dad for watching Juliette), had a delicious meal that John made for us all with family and friends, and a cozy bon fire after dinner outside with friends! I loved rolling from one fun thing to the next all day long, and being with people that love and care about me throughout the day! What a great day!

                                       
 Luca "mom please take a picture of that BIG duck" It is so funny

 What we were riding in

 Our old apartment in Eastlake... remember those days?

 Luca, Juliette and I  had some sprinkler fun in the front yard after riding the ducks...who would have guessed it would be 85 F on my birthday

 Beautiful meal prepared

 Just what I love...a full table!

and good conversations by the fire

Luca's school

Luca is loving loving loving kindergarten. Everyday is full of only highs, no lows... and not even a fall to speak of yet either. He is just having a blast, learning, making new friends and being engaged all day long! We are loving having him at school. It is such a blessing. His teacher and one on one are both wonderful! We are so thankful!

Big girl bed

Juliette moved into a big girl bed a few weeks ago after climbing out of her crib twice in one day. At fear of her falling out we hesitantly transferred her. I thought it would be a disaster, but she has done really well. She is growing up fast, esp. being so tall that she is wearing 4 T clothes! In other news, Potty Training has begun, but going slow...much slower than I thought. I will be happy to be on the other side of that situation when we get there.
Juliette is going to the PlayGarden Preschool two mornings a week from 9 am-1pm. She is loving it. She tells us everytime that her favorite part was painting. I wonder if she paints all morning long. I am so glad she gets to that magical place twice a week! I also get those mornings kid free. It is a new day my friends...a new day!

Here is Luca in his new bed just a few months younger than Juliette in the picture above. Also 2 years old.

Princess Juliette

Juliette got her first ever dress up dress from Goodwill the other day, with wings. She loves it! I figured we would get one for Halloween anyway so why not get it early.

Lunch with my mom

My mom took me out for a little pre birthday lunch and shopping. So fun to have her close by this year!

Squash Race

John took the kids to a car show last Sunday and they made these squash cars and raced them. They had a lot of fun!

Alki Party

We had an end of summer party at Alki last weekend with my parents, Mari and her brother Chris, Ella, Benjamin and Allie. It was a lot of fun and beautiful night to be on the beach! Thanks again Mari and Chris for making the trip down to West Seattle!

 Kids and Mari and Chris in the "hot tub" they dug out

 Popeye and Juliette

 Every 5 years we take a picture together! So thankful for this dear friend, Mari

 Allie and Juliette at one month apart in age

 Kicking it, Walker style

 Luca lined up the kids in order from oldest to youngest

2nd day of Kindergarden

Luca has had two fantastic days of full day school! We are all thrilled, and extremely grateful for such a great teacher and situation for Luca at school. We are also grateful for God's faithfulness to our family over these last five years leading up to this transition to kindergarten! We are all so happy and ready for this year!

 John and Luca

 Ready to go, waiting for the bus

 Luca's desk

Cheering for the Seahawks first game last night after school!

First Day of Kindergarten!!!

Luca was so excited that TODAY was the first day of Kindergarten. We have all been waiting for this day for a long time and it is finally here! The drop off went perfectly! I rode with Luca on his new bus to school. His new educational assistant met us at the bus. She is super nice and helpful! We walked to his class and Luca found his desk and cubby. Luca walked around the desks asking me to read off everyone in the class' name and then found a spot on the rug. His teacher, Mr. Bell, is very kind, calm and enthusiastic. We are so thankful for such a great school and teachers for this big year of full day kindergarten! Juliette is going to miss her big brother, but she starts preschool next week at the PlayGarden on Mondays and Fridays. She will have a blast there too!

 Luca playing before school

 Luca asked me to write what I did on the sign! This kid is so happy about going back to school!

 The bus is here! Ready to go!

Campfire

We got to have a campfire and roast marshmallows the other night to close up some of the summer fun. Cozy Nana came over and we all had a great time!

We love you Cozy!!!