shayna and joe and jake came all the way from philly to visit so we had to take them to smith for dinner, because taxidermy on the walls is so seattle, that's why.

heading up the hill.

mama's nail salon.

it's science fair experiment time.

what about when you get upgraded to the front row seats? birthday magic for real.

so excited to head to the storm game with sarah brown.

headed to the ice cream festival with nat.

first sounders game. just sort of taking it all in.

what about these three cuties after their epic water-gun battle.

koko (who drew that picture when she was like 14) and riley perform a dramatic reenactment of his portrait.

sometimes when devon and angelica's house is being remodeled they come and live with us and it is SO MUCH FUN.

frankie takes on the pinata like a boss. also kale's face is pretty much everything.

makin a wish.

apparently there is only one haircut you can have when you're in second grade.

raspberry placement on point.

twinning at terraria.

time to fold the laundry.

HBD you giant 8 year old!

nothing says birthday like a raspberry sundae in a chocolate cup!

sometimes on v special occasions they still let you hold their hands.

home party included a kale themed potluck with these beautiful people.

school party included root beer floats and water baloons - not a bad way to go.

waffles and birthday presents and excitement, oh my.

first loss of the season but still... good game, good game, good game.

screen time bonanza!

and this mother's day snuggle (katrina got one too just in case you're wondering).

mother's day sweet breakfast maker. sometimes it really pays to have two, ya know?

mother's day savory breakfast maker.

these kids are clearly just enjoying the heck out of the school talent show.

getting ready to record his first 'viral video'. please note the dress shirt. lookin sharp, kiddo.

number 1 fan and all around supportive younger sibling.

the nighthawks crushed their second game of the season. sweaty and proud.

salad chefs.

birthday facetime with big da.

it has been v hot lately. definitely time for to break out the cooling foot sprinkler.

how are the children going to make us dinner if they don't know how to use the grill?

there was also some casting out of demons and a little general carrying on.

the rev billy and andy came to stop a little shopping in seattle so we had some dinner about it.