Christmas was Awesome

Ocean Trip

It is so fun to take day trips to the ocean. We woke up one Saturday and didn't have any plans so we jumped in the car and headed west. I love seeing sand in my car and thinking to myself, "Oh yeah! we can be at the ocean in 2 hours or less!
Ari was such a protective big brother at the beach. He wouldn't let Ila get too far away from him. He was worried she would "get lost in the ocean and we wouldn't have a baby anymore". So I guess he likes her? His method of keeping her safe was to push her down every time she got up to walk. It was pretty effective protection, but the type only a big brother can give and still be considered sweet.

Ila's 1st Birthday!!!

Our little lady is 1-year-old now. She is so much fun, the perfect mix of sugar and spice and everything nice. She loves to make us laugh, and loves to be cuddled. That is her sweet sugary side. She can also burst your eardrum with her "red tail hawk" screech if she isn't getting what she wants, that is her spicy side. We had a fun little birthday party for her. It was great to celebrate her first year!

First Steps for Ila

She is not offically walking, but getting close! I know the family needs a little video of Ila anyway, and a little crazy Ari too.

Batman mask made by Grandma Hill review

He didn't leave her side when she was making this for him before we moved. He wanted to make sure  he could keep her on task. Poor Grandma, silly boy.

Living Room

Here is our living room. Our sofa bed is out to show you the accommodations you will enjoy when you come visit us, complete with a cute little strawberry to cuddle with.

The Move

We moved to Tigard, Oregon! Mikey got a job in Portland that is going really well. The kiddos and I are having fun exploring our new city. It is going to be hard to be away from family, but I am sure everyone will want to come visit us because it is so beautiful up here. We are excited by all the trees around us and can't wait to visit the coast.