Happy Heart Day 2015

The boys made their own Valentine's this year, with a little help from their Mama and they turned out quite cute!

Christmas in Seattle with Messie & PopPop

We spent the holidays in Seattle and the boys were in heaven. A major highlight was the flight up.  We spent the first few days w/ Messie and PopPop and visited with dear friends Ruby and Calvin!

We arrived in Seattle and immediately headed to the Eastside where we caught the Santa train in the pouring rain 

Hanging out at Messie and PopPops

Kelsey Creek Farm with Ruby and Calvin

Reading with Messie

Enjoying the Fountain at Seattle Center after seeing a play at Seattle Children's

I was sad to walk by PNB and see the final sets of The Nutcraker, since they're retiring them - and I grew up going every year w/ Grandma B. Such wonderful memories 

The boys with PopPop & Messie

 Christmas with Grandmommy and Grandaddy

The boys loved waking up at Grandmommy's and Grandaddy's house

 

Levi & Grandaddy - about a week later Grandaddy passed away and this was the last picture taken- I just love his twinkle 

Overall, the boys, John and I loved being back in Seattle for Christmas. It was an incredibly special week spent with immediate family and dear friends. 

Felix's 1st Christmas Concert!

Felix and his fellow Lillie friends sang their Christmas concert this week and it was precious. I love that Felix's preschool is part of an old church, so they had performed in the great hall. It reminded me of my childhood. It was full of character, hertiage and little voices belting out jingle bells.

When the curtains went up, it was the cutest thing ever. I felt so proud of Felix and all his friends. They were grinning ear to ear in front of this bright, gorgous back drop, while all the parents cheered and waved. It was quite a moment. 

Somehow Felix landed a spot right next to one of his teachers Mrs Megan

Our long time friend Reed came to town and took in the show too. 

Gussy loved the concert and will sing next year!

Felix's godfather Matt also came and cheered him on 

In the end, they all took a bow

Felix's teachers are Ms. Megan and Ms. Tiffany on the left, but he also loves Ms. Tess 2nd from the right

Matt and Felix have quite a fun friendship, and I think this series of photos sums it up 

Watching Felix comfortably sing with confidence was the biggest Christmas gift I could ask for. He has found his way these last few months and has really grown into his skin, which has been so fun to see. He's always so silly at home, but I love seeing him share this side of him as well as his compassionate side at school!

Our 4th Of July with Messie & Pop Pop

Messie and Pop Pop spent 10 days with us in July over the 4th, and it was packed with good old fashioned fun, chaos and yummy food. 

We took lots of family bike rides

The Palisades is unbelievable on the 4th of July - It completely transforms into a small town completed with a 7K run, uh-mazing parade, concert and fireworks.  Messie and Pop Pop enjoying the parade.

Baby Gus Gus is eager to do whatever his big brothers are doing

My attempt at a family picture...oh well. They sure do have nice hair!

Finishing up the kids run

Nudey Rudey Lunch

4th Of July After Party ...Levi in deep conversation with his BFF Penelope

Sweet Baby Gus Gus

Levi is getting so brave at the beach and is learning how to duck dive through waves and swim out from shore! A new freedom for him. 

Felix often gets classifed as serious, but John and I see his silly side more times then not at home and it's sooo adorable

Messie and Felix

We capped of the 4th July Weekend with a trip to Merced to visit all of our cousins

Cuzzie Kevi and baby Olivia

Baby Gus was obsessed with his cousins goggles

Mary Kay, Hazel, Levi and Baby Gus Gus

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