Happy 1st Birthday!

All our dear friends and thank you Fredlunds for taking the shot on the Fremont Ice Cream Cruise!


Aunt Penny was nice enough to introduce our girl to cake and shockingly, she wasn't that interested! Anya, this is sugar...s-u-g-a-r!


This baby girl could not be any happier! Many times, we've said we need to bottle it up, sell and make millions!


These two are true BFFs and they've only known each other a year!


Anya's first birthday cake...yummmm...


Again, not too sure and not too excited about the dessert in front of her. Jules and Millie are more ready to pounce on the cupcake then Anya.


Anya got cupcakes and her "My First Birthday" bib to wear on the night of...


Thanks, Jen and Spencer, for the awesome book and one-of-a-kind wrapping paper! Also, we had a blast at your BBQ, too!


We started Birthday Girl's day by meeting friends at the zoo. This would be Anya's first carousel ride!

My First Hikes!

Anya and Daddy at Lake Talapus...


Oh, this is one of those photos that makes a mom beam inside and out!


Our first family hike to the top of Rattlesnake Ridge. Anya and Emmett were troopers! The views were epic and we can't wait to do more.


Daddy and his girl...

Back in the saddle in MT

Me and Papa Ken at Lake Como...



I look so cute in my bikini under the tree, don't I?



I love my Cousin Henry who is very sweet with me...Emmett you paying attention?


Thanks, Nana Peggy, for the delicious MT blackberries...yum!



My other cousin, Dominic, was so sweet with me, too. He loved picking me up and even fed me a bottle or two.



Cousins, cousins, cousins oh my!



Emmett, please tell me your taking notes?



Aunt Jill is so much fun! We played on the porch and I love her.

4th of July is Fun

This year was one of the best celebrations yet! We got to swim at Gramma and Papa's pool and even though it rained we still had fun. Daddy even set off fireworks, which Anya was not super jazzed about, but she hung in there. Anya got to meet her Uncle Jon and Aunt Lori for the first time, too! Lots of swimming and playing with family--what more can you ask for?!

Cousins and Grams

Anya got to meet all of her cousins sans Dominic for the first time in St. Louis. Wow--a fiercesome sixsome who love having fun! Grams was a gracious hostess and we had lots of fun celebrating her 70th birthday. We surprised mom with a Bubble Bus and proceeded to drink champagne and dance to techno tunes in honor of her big birthday this year. IT WAS UNFORGETTABLE! Mom, we love you and Happy Birthday!

My First Bite of Ice Cream

Ever year we have to visit Ted Drewes Frozen Custard when we go home to St. Louis. It truly is the best frozen treat EVER! Famous for their "concretes"--anything they serve is off the charts good.

Of course, we go this 4th of July to get our fix and Justin ordered a concrete with reese's peanut butter cups (his fave). We knew if anytime was good to introduce Anya to ice cream it was here and now. Anya's first bite she was shocked, then almost unsure as if it was too-good-to-be-true and then quickly realized it was the real deal (thank you so much!). After that, it was all over and she was not going to let this out of her sight...

Swings are the coolest

We went to Greenlake Park the other day to meet some friends and their kids. We had a blast and feel relieved summer is finally here. Julie Keegan aka "Juju" took some fun shots of Anya swinging who was laughing having the time of her life. Then Juls has this sweet app that turns every day shots into cool, artistic frames. Thanks Juls and Anya for everything you do!