Taylor's 1st Lost Tooth, 5-24-12

 Taylor was eating watermelon with an incredibly loose tooth.  She came running into the bedroom, very concerned.  I said, "Taylor this tooth is no longer really in your mouth.  Would you like me to take it out?"

She was very excited and thrilled that it didn't even hurt when it was actually removed.

Good-bye 660, 5-20-12

 Our 2005 Grizzly 660 was starting to have a few problems so Ben thought it best we get a new one before we found ourselves stranded on a long ride.  Taylor was very sad to see it go. 

Our first weekend at camp with the new Grizzly 700.  We didn't have the extra seat bolted on so we didn't go for a very long ride, but Taylor did pick a baggy full of mushrooms and we did get into some snow.  I think Taylor will adjust just fine.

Entertaining Taylor

 I started working from home in April 2011.  Taylor knows she needs to be quiet and patient when I'm on the phone.  She is fabulous at entertaining herself.  I love to listen to her with her "friends."  Sometimes I'll just stop and watch and although I wish I didn't need to work, I'm thankful I get to be home with her and have the flexibility my job allows. 

Taking Taylor's Dog for a Walk on Tubbs Hill, 5-14-12

 I never cease to be impressed with the beautiful place we are blessed to live.  Because Ben has been working in Seattle for the past 2 years, we try to make the most of our weekends.  I love to walk Tubbs Hill, so Ben took Taylor and I out for a little hike one Monday before heading back to work.  Taylor brought her "dog."

I had gotten over a year behind in posting and in trying to get caught up, I just don't want to skip too much, just because this was before Taylor started kindergarten and so many changes have occurred in our lives. 

Mother's Day 2012

 On Mother's Day 2012 we went to Avondale Golf Club for brunch.  Although, Matt works many weekends, I'm so glad he was able to come out for brunch before heading off to work.  He and Holly actually met Ben for golf, early, before brunch. 

 Dave and Jeanette (grandpa and grandma) met us for brunch as well. 

 Taylor had a little gift for me

 After brunch we went and watched YeoWon play a little soccer...

 Then Taylor and I rode along in the golf cart while Holly and Ben played the back nine.

 I just love to be out with a glass of wine and enjoy the scenery.  Holly let me hit a few, I'm really not so good, but I do enjoy getting some pictures...

 A few days before Mother's Day, Holly watched Taylor, while I had dinner with some mom friends.  When I went to pick her up, I was completely surprised with a cupcake bouquet...

 I was so impressed with the detail of the "dirt" made of oreo cookie crumbs with gummy worms and every cupcake decorated with a flower...

 And a card made with Taylor's hand print!!  So sweet!!  Thanks Holly!!

Showers for Holly, 2012

 On April 22, 2012, Grandma Jeanette had the a family bridal shower for Holly at her home.  She said some wonderful things about family and how happy we are to welcome Holly into ours which brought Holly to tears.

 

 On April 29, 2012, Holly's cousin Jodi had a shower for Holly at the Hayden Lake Country Club. 

 Everyone stood and stated how they know Holly.  Taylor was asked to do this as well.  We asked her to say how she knows Holly.  She stood on the chair and said, "How I know Holly."  We said, no...tell us how you know Holly.  She said, "How I know Holly."  It was so cute, we were cracking up and in tears.  We went through this a few times before she said Holly is marrying her brother and she will be the flower girl. 

 Holly is amazingly sweet and let Taylor assist in opening the gifts.  Taylor was a little expressive at times.

Beautiful memories of celebrating Holly and so excited for the upcoming wedding in June.

 Holly even invited me along with her and her girlfriends for her bachelorette party on May 5, 2012.  I'm so excited to have her for a daughter-in-law...she's wonderful, sweet and so much fun!  Very happy for Matt!