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Kieron Turns Three!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Lindsey

Not only is Cinco de Mayo the day that marks Mexico’s independence, it’s also the day sweet Kieron decided to make his entrance (or exit). At three years old, Kieron is tender, sensitive, cheerful, stubborn, and he knows what he wants. He is remarkably good at identifying feelings and emotions. His recall is incredible. He remembers names and associations that Avery still can’t keep straight! He smiles easily and often. But don’t cross this one, he is also impulsive and ornery. Kieron is picky and likes things on his terms (especially when it comes to eating and going potty). He enjoys cooking, singing, digging in the dirt, riding bikes, and cuddling. He loves the garbage man and always looks forward to garbage day.

After going all out for Avery’s 6th birthday, I wanted to do something special for Kieron this year. He chose a Sesame Street theme (Cookie Monster, in particular). We invited a few of the usual suspects, played games, had a Sesame Street/Mariachi playlist, and dined on tacos, quesadillas, and cupcakes. Kieron basked in all the attention, and seemed to thoroughly enjoy the day.

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April in a Nutshell

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Lindsey

I am way behind on blogging (again)! April flew by way too fast. Here it is in a nutshell!

Here’s Kieron walking across some dirt hills during Avery’s t-ball practice. That’s Mt. Si in the background. Beautiful clouds! Can’t believe I took this with my iPhone.

Daddy’s birthday – Surprise, ice cream cake!

Silas loves playing at the park with his big brothers.

Translation: “Dad, can we watch TV?”

Jonathan came home from work one day, and we were all in the playroom. He and I tried to relax on the bean bag when the boys started piling stuffed animals on us to “make us comfortable.”

Silas the ham! When he sees a camera out, he claps and says “haaay!” Then he starts walking straight to the camera for a close up.

Loving on his Kieron while he checks out what’s new at Williams-Sonoma

“No seriously, let me read my catalogue.”

At our favorite Thai restaurant, Chantanee

Jonathan has his helicopter out in this pic. Kieron gets so nervous (he once had a close call with the helicopter, and it made quite an impression on him).

Three men in a tub. They love the shaving kit we got them.

This is Nina, our favorite animal at the Woodland Park Zoo. She is a great-grandmother, and every time we see her she is sitting, watching us through the glass like this. She looks so sweet and wise! That’s Pete, the big patriarch lounging in the background.

Auntie Ashleigh and Nana

Mark and Ashe before their trek on the Pacific Crest Trail.

Silas and his buddy Fryderyk

“Haaay! There’s that camera again!”

The boys love to play in and around the big bed.

Uncle Scott, Aunt Manivanh, Nicole and Andrew came up for Lao New Year. Avery got to go to the Wat (temple) with them to celebrate.

We walked to the park one day. Here’s Andrew and Avery holding hands.

Silas’ first time in the “car cart” at the grocery store. He loves it!

The boys got all gussied up one morning in tutus and mardi gras beads. Kieron didn’t want to change out of them for quite a while.

Avery caught his first frog in our backyard. After hours of observation, Avery begrudgingly released him after dinner.

Here’s Silas on his favorite toy

Reading Maurice Sendak’s “In the Night Kitchen” with the boys

Jonathan took Silas hiking to the top of Little Si one morning

And here’s Kieron on another hike

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Easter, Part 3

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Lindsey

We enjoyed a nice, relaxing Easter this year. Jonathan and I got to go on a hot yoga date in the morning while Nana and Grandpa watched the boys. After we got back there were Easter buns, Easter baskets, an egg hunt, carrot ginger soup, and lots of playing in the sunshine!

How cute are they?!

During Silas’ nap, Avery and Kieron hunted for chocolate Easter eggs in the front yard. Here are a couple cute shots of them overlooking some pretty obvious ones.

But then they kicked into serious egg-hunting mode and found them all!

Later we all played in the back yard.

Poor Silas has been teething for quite some time, but we haven’t seen any new teeth for months. I sure hope they break through soon!

Remember the cute shot of all three boys at the beginning of the post? A lot of work went into getting that picture. I’ll let these tell the story:

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Easter, Part 2

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Lindsey

Saturday was the big Easter egg hunt at Centennial Fields, in North Bend. It took about one minute for 1,000 kids to collect 10,000 eggs once the Easter Bunny arrived via firetruck and blew the whistle. Nana and Grandpa came to visit for the weekend and celebrate not only Easter, but Avery & Jonathan’s birthdays. We had beautiful weather again, and I even got to break out my capris for the first time this year!

Hayden & Avery spotted one of the golden eggs (there were 10 in the fields) that would win them a special Easter basket. They were prepared to rush for it once the whistle blew.

“See, it’s over there!”

Despite his best efforts, Avery collided with another boy who rushed for the golden egg, and did not get it. He was momentarily upset, but then recovered and went after some of the plastic ones.

Kieron was a great little egg hunter this year, and was even sweet enough to share some of his loot with a younger girl who came up empty-handed.

Kieron & Avery with their loot (and fake smiles).

Dying Easter eggs.

Opening birthday presents from Nana & Grandpa.

Playing with his new physics set with Grandpa.

Nana knitting

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Easter, Part 1

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Lindsey

Our Easter celebration began on Friday afternoon with a party at Kieron’s new preschool, which is a farm school complete with hens, ducks, goats, giant bunnies, and a Bernese Mountain Dog. We got lucky and had a beautiful sunny day. There was an egg hunt, followed by snacks, planting in the garden, playing, and exploring the farm. We had a terrific time!