Sunday, September 30, 2012

Catching up!

To say the beginning of the school year has been super busy is an understatement. With school, dance, soccer, part time job at Hot Mama (www.shopmama.com) , parent nights, homework, work meetings for Dave, training for a half marathon and fun Fall things happening in the neighborhood; we have not had much time to think straight! The kids have been enjoying soccer on both their teams and Katrina is loving her Hip Hop class! Miles is also really enjoying Middle School. It has been quite an adjustment with two kids in two different schools, different start and end times and different homework work loads!
 
We took Baker Family pictures this weekend and cannot wait to see how those turn out!
 
I need to take more pictures of the kids during their soccer games but here are a few Fall pic updates!
 
Boggs continues to be a fun part of our family...she LOVES to play...the kids just adore her.
 

 
13.1~ Half Marathon training has been really great for me!! It has challenged me and been a great goal to work towards. Below are some of the snap shots of my runs , different terrain....I completed 9 miles this morning....next weekend is the longest run of training at 11 Miles!


 
 
 
Fall Decorations!
The Holidays are coming and we are ready!



 
 
 
Hot Mama Tigard has been open 1 year!!




Thursday, September 13, 2012

So Ready for Fall Pumpkins and Mums

I hate to rush life, but for some reason I so ready for the Holidays this year. The Holidays create the best memories and being that we are completely settled and at home in our neighborhood and in our home, we are so excited this year. I am ready to put out the pumpkins and the mums, but it is too early yet.

Earlier this week I made Carmel Apples which is a perfect Fall treat....

yum!


I pulled pictures from my 2008 scrapbook today ....I bought this Black Kitty Costume for Katrina. Dave made Miles Astro Costume and did a great job!....What a fun Halloween. Look how sweet and little my sweet hearts are!!! LOVE THEM!!!



GRRR.....

The Bakers are ready for Fall!!!

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

First Day Of School!

Miles is officially in Middle School!! He starts 6th Grade today and he is very excited and ready for the challenge! Katrina is entering her 4th Grade year and looked so cute and happy climbing the bus this morning. We had a fabulous summer but we are all ready for the Fall and some routine schedule! I love these kiddos and cannot believe how fast time goes! Have a great First Day of School!

4th and 6th Grade!



 

ready to ride the bus with neighbor friends!
 

neighborhood buddies - bus stop

Monday, September 3, 2012

Miles Birthday Weekend!

Miles is 12 years old and starts Middle School tomorrow!
 
My parents came to town to celebrate Miles 12th Birthday with us for Labor Day weekend and we have had a wonderful time! From ice cream cake, gifts, The Timbers Game, Restaurants, shopping, girl facials, "Washer Tournaments", church, Happy Hour at Portland City Grill, music and more, we have had a great time this weekend!
 
Miles had an awesome birthday. We bought tickets to the Timbers game Friday night where we celebrated with fabulous seats and autographs from the players after the game! Miles and his buddy Owen will not soon forget that night where the Timbers won 1-0!!
opening his gifts!

Katrina got him a nose picking card that was too funny!

Happy Birthday to you!!!

Ready for the Timbers game!!!
Mom and Katrina in their Timber gear!




Game bound!

Waz up! On the way to the game!

Awesome seats!

Grandma Missy and Grandpa Rick at the game with us! What a fun time!







 





"When I root, I root for the Timbers!"


The boys were in Heaven! Owen and Miles!

Timber Joey!


GOAL!!!!!!!!

Half time breast cancer awareness show with Pink Gloves!

Mom and Dad



Autographs- Team Captain, Jack Jewsburry



Step Momma Love!

 
Saturday while the girls went to a Spa for facials, Manicures and Pedicures, the boys stayed home and made a "washer" set. "Washers" is a fun backyard yard game from the Midwest and our neighbors will really enjoy the game too! Thanks to Dad, Miles and Dave for building the game!
 

Saturday Night~ Happy Hour~ Music~


Portland City Grill~ My parents hadn't been there yet!


Mom and I


Thankful for their visit- we had a great time






Sunday~ Church~ BBQ and Washers!


Dave and I - Sunday Funday! Dad grilled and we relaxed at home after church...played washers etc.





chilling outside by the fire in PJ's


Daddy's girls

A back yard fire Sunday night.
 
 
Monday~NW 23rd Shopping and Ice Cream! YUM!
Salt and Straw Ice Cream!