It was a treasure hunt like none other! The tide was SO low, which opened the beach up for finding countless sand dollars, jellyfish, crabs and shells. The weather was absolutely perfect for it too!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Playing at Dash Point
This afternoon I took the kids out to Dash Point for a little summertime beach fun. The Earnhardts are camping there this weekend, so it was such fun to meet up with them to play. 
It was a treasure hunt like none other! The tide was SO low, which opened the beach up for finding countless sand dollars, jellyfish, crabs and shells. The weather was absolutely perfect for it too!
It was a treasure hunt like none other! The tide was SO low, which opened the beach up for finding countless sand dollars, jellyfish, crabs and shells. The weather was absolutely perfect for it too!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Summer Has Begun
We kicked off the first day of summer with a FANTASTIC playdate with the Puyallup Earnhardts. We hung out all day playing games, jumping on the trampoline (even us Mommies), playing kick ball, making shadow drawings with sidewalk chalk, wheeling around and just thoroughly enjoying every minute with their family.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Cousins!!!
While the older kids were off for their last day of school, I took the younger ones to the MOPS Park Day. We met up with the other Hirst Cousin's which got us all the more excited for Summer to begin! After the big kids came home from school, Grandma Hirst brought the Chow cousins over for some playtime. It went far too fast. We can't wait until next Tuesday to get to see them all again!
Last Day of School
It was a slightly emotional "last walk to school" this morning (well, for Mommy anyway). Along the way, we were talking about how after this day Abby would officially be a 4th grader, James a 2nd grader and Josiah a Kindergartner...that's when it really hit me. My kids are growing up so quickly!
As if that alone wasn't enough to choke a Mama up, seeing my children's amazing teachers again filled me with such gratitude. They did a remarkable job this year and after having homeschooled my children, I have a little better understanding of how much they invest into their students. Abby and Mr. Thompson
James and Ms. Lutes.
The teachers at Meridian Elementary have a fun tradition on the last day of school. All staff members (and numerous parents) come out on the front lawn of school and with bus horns blaring, everyone waves goodbye to the students.
As you can see from the picture, that's Josiah plugging his ears ~ it is REALLY loud. Literally every bus and many of the cars are honking as they drive away. Its a fun wrap up to a great year!
As if that alone wasn't enough to choke a Mama up, seeing my children's amazing teachers again filled me with such gratitude. They did a remarkable job this year and after having homeschooled my children, I have a little better understanding of how much they invest into their students. Abby and Mr. Thompson
James and Ms. Lutes.
The teachers at Meridian Elementary have a fun tradition on the last day of school. All staff members (and numerous parents) come out on the front lawn of school and with bus horns blaring, everyone waves goodbye to the students.
As you can see from the picture, that's Josiah plugging his ears ~ it is REALLY loud. Literally every bus and many of the cars are honking as they drive away. Its a fun wrap up to a great year!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Father's Day Fun
Father's Day always has to begin with breakfast in bed. Although, Daddy was up early getting dressed and ready for church, so the kids made him get back in bed to give him their specially prepared breakfast and gifts. 
The highlight of their Father's Day with Jimmy had to be jumping on the trampoline. Daddy is officially the Foot-Clap Champion. He also had the kids mesmerized by getting some serious air doing tricks. 
The highlight of their Father's Day with Jimmy had to be jumping on the trampoline. Daddy is officially the Foot-Clap Champion. He also had the kids mesmerized by getting some serious air doing tricks. 
Tooth Fairy's Goin' Broke!
Father's Day afternoon: The race is on! Both Abby and James have a very wiggly tooth in their mouths, unfortunately we only have one tooth fairy pillow. By 3:30 pm James managed to pry that 2nd top tooth out of his mouth. 
Abby conceded defeat and decided to pull hers out the following day. Issue resolved...until about 4 hours later when Abby's tooth couldn't wait any longer.
They were giddy with excitement and thrilled to share the tooth fairy pillow, which they set in the hallway in between their two bedrooms.
What made the evening even more incredible was the rainbow we were greeted with immediately following the excitement.
It's difficult to see in the picture, but there were two rainbows - one of which we could see from end to end. Two rainbows tieing up our Two-Teeth-Losing Day :)
And in case you were counting, that makes FOUR teeth lost in 2½ weeks!
Abby conceded defeat and decided to pull hers out the following day. Issue resolved...until about 4 hours later when Abby's tooth couldn't wait any longer.
They were giddy with excitement and thrilled to share the tooth fairy pillow, which they set in the hallway in between their two bedrooms.
What made the evening even more incredible was the rainbow we were greeted with immediately following the excitement.
It's difficult to see in the picture, but there were two rainbows - one of which we could see from end to end. Two rainbows tieing up our Two-Teeth-Losing Day :)
And in case you were counting, that makes FOUR teeth lost in 2½ weeks!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Sy's New Smile
Big day in the Finnestad household tonight ~ Josiah lost his first tooth! Let me tell you, he is one tough cookie! Although it probably could have held on for another day or two, he was determined to have it out tonight. After much (and I mean MUCH) pulling, that tooth finally gave up and came out! James of course had his comedic input along the way..."wouldn't it be easier to just punch him in the mouth to get it out?" 
Josiah's big bloody smile afterwards was awesome "Didn't even hurt a bit!" None the less, he is thrilled to be sporting a new smile
Josiah's big bloody smile afterwards was awesome "Didn't even hurt a bit!" None the less, he is thrilled to be sporting a new smile
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Abby's Hawaiian Performance
The third grade classes at Meridian Elementary treated their families to a fabulous Hawaiian performance tonight. Abby did a wonderful job singing, doing hand motions and even playing special instruments. 
Both sets of Grandparents were able to attend. It was fun watching them participate in some of the funnier portions of the evening!
Lots of smiles and laughter tonight!
Both sets of Grandparents were able to attend. It was fun watching them participate in some of the funnier portions of the evening!
Lots of smiles and laughter tonight!
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