Chayce is fascinated by animals. Peyton preferred to jump on the bounce toys and run around the play area while Chayce was fine to sit and stare at the animals. 
I was proud of Peyt here. He conquered his fear of heights and climbed a pretty steep side wall to get to the top of this slide. The reward was worth it! 
I had delicious meals with friends and family throughout the week...nothing better than eating out :) Thanks to all who treated me to such fun morning and afternoons out! 
The tech was having fun with the fact that you could see some muscle definition in her little arms :) Watch out brothers!
She has quite the little collection of clothes going already thanks to Grandmas, aunts and wonderful friends (and maybe Mommy has bought a few things too!) Can't wait to decorate the nursery totally girl!
My Dad conducted a short and very sweet service for my Grandma. She wanted it that way. My brother, sister and I had the chance to share a few memories of her. This was list of 10 things I loved, learned and will miss about her...
This was my grandparents room. We eventually stayed here when we'd go visit. When my Grandpa passed my Grandma started sleeping in another bedroom in the house. 
This picture will always remind me of them. My Dad said he remembers this picture in their home for as long as he can remember. 
And the empty chair. My grandparents spent much of their time relaxing in the family room watching their favorite shows. Every night you could find my Grandma sitting here eating pistachios and drinking a coke. 
I will cherish all my memories of this home and will miss it. I'm so grateful for the knowledge I have that this empty house isn't the end of my grandparents. I will see them again in a perfect and beautiful place.
Peyt has about 30 cute neighbor kids his age that will all go to school together. Brooke, Sam, Peyt and Chase are all little preschool buddies! 
Here's to another great year of learning Peyt! I hope its a great year for you and we get all ready to start kindergarten next year! 
My Grandma Neiger passed away this morning in her home in California. I'm glad my Dad and Mom were able to be with her. We found out earlier this summer that her lung cancer had come back and it was terminal. I'm so grateful for the knowledge that I will see her again and I know she is in the arms of my Grandpa once again. I'm sad I won't be over to visit for her delicious cooking and great conversation but know we'll meet again someday.
She absolutely adored the boys and looked so forward to new posts on this blog. She and my Grandparents in Washington are one of the main reasons I started this blog in the first place. I know she will now be able to have a perfect view of what happens in our home everyday as I have a strong belief that those who we love watch over us and serve as our angels on earth. I know she will be and will help send on our beautiful little girl coming soon. What a comfort...
The Columbia River is right down the street so we took a few trips to throw rocks in and get a little wet :)
Grandma and Chayce
A few years ago my family took us to Casa Mia for the first time and I fell in love. They have delicious italian food. Grandma treated everyone to lunch and it didn't disappoint! 
One of the main reasons the reunion was this weekend was for the hydroplane races/art festival they do every year. Peyton had the chance to sit in the cockpit for just a minute and see the boats up close...
The boys with Kristen and Brandon. My cousins were such a big help throughout the week and I really appreciate all they did to entertain the boys!
Peyt is my little fish and Chayce would rather observe from the sidelines. He got to go swimming every day at my Grandparents pool and he was in heaven!
The grandkids with Grandpa and Grandma at their home. They were great hosts!
My aunt Melinda always has fun things for the kids when we visit. She bought my Grandparents house they lived in for many years (where I would visit as a little girl) and we stayed there during the week. Thanks for letting us crash your house Melinda!
They do an airshow coinciding with the hydroplane races. I love watching the jets and this was the best shot I could get of it...so awesome! It always makes me feel so patriotic and proud to be an American when I see these fly...
We didn't pay to watch the actual races, but here was one of the boats flying over the water. They cruise!
Here are the boys at the park after the art show. Grandpa and Grandma gave us all money to spend and they picked out sand art snakes. 
When Mommy wasn't looking Aunt Melinda let Chayce plop himself in the muddy water and he enjoyed every second of it!
There's never a trip to my grandparents without music involved. Both of them are very musical and have lots of instruments around the house. You can imagine the fun my kids had with them!
Here is their family...four girls! Grandpa, Grandma, Aunt Melinda, my Mom, Aunt Laurie and Aunt Julie.
The weather was so great while we were there. We enjoyed a few evenings on their back patio just relaxing and talking.
Peyton found a new best friend in my cousin Sarah. He wanted her to come home with us so bad! She's getting ready to start college at the University of Washington. I'm excited for her!
Grandma and I
A big thank you to all my wonderful family in Washington who made this a great trip. It's always good to see you! Glad we were able to come!