1st ER visit

Last Tuesday we had our first visit to the ER...Brooks fell off our computer chair, head first, hitting the computer tower that had a plastic panel door open on it - his head ran right into the corner. It was very scary - lots of blood, and it was immediately apparent that he would need stitches.

He was such a trooper! Got 8 stitches, and when the Dr. was all done, he sat right up and said "am I all better now?"

Broke my heart. With 2 little boys running around the house, I'm afraid this won't be my last visit to the ER. Lord help me.

Tanner's first M's Game

Monday we headed up the Mariner's game! This was Tanner's first game, and Brooks' 4th. We all had a great time - pigged out on ballpark goodies, attempted to catch several foul balls, and Tanner took a good nap :) AND the Mariner's won! Garrett and I had been to 2 other games this season and we'd lost both times...so hooray for a win!!

Fall is here....

We have had a fantastic summer - so many fun little trips...Ocean Shores, Long Beach, Seattle, Suncadia, Sunriver. Time has just flown by! The boys are growing so fast, and now it is time for a new season ~ Fall, which is my favorite time of year. It's time to get cozy inside, cook comforting meals, enjoy the leaves changing, have clear but chilly weather, light pumpkin scented candles, watch football...I could go on and on...I just LOVE the Fall!

To begin this season, we had to say goodbye to my brother who has moved to Leeds, England. It was pure heaven having him home for the summer - lots of cooking together, play-time and goofing around with the boys, and lots of ball throwing for Oly. I am going to miss him terribly, but...I am so incredibly proud of him as he is on a new adventure getting his Masters Degree! We love you lots Erik!!!!

Another fun thing about the Fall is Preschool has started for Brooks! He goes 2 days a week for 2 hours. He is in a class with some good friends and some new ones too! He'll get to do art projects, sing, have snack time, bible time, and playground time!