Oregon Trip

Last week we packed up and headed to Oregon.  One day we headed to Brownsville for a playdate with Evelyn.  The girls played great together....and the hummingbird incident didn't even phase Lauren.  Let's just say that we all know what to do if a hummingbird gets in your house now!!

 Thursday was Adalynn's baptism as photographed in the previous post.  It was good to get the entire family together. 

Friday was Papa Jon's birthday.  So after a razor clam and eggs breakfast....yes Lauren the picky eater eats razor clams.....we headed to a friend's pond for some fishing.  Adalynn slept through it!

 Lauren tried but the fish just weren't biting fast enough to maintain her attention!

 Emmy found that you could literally scoop the blue gill up with a net.  That kept her entertained and satisfied her need to "fish".

 Here you can see all the little baby fish.  Lauren thought they were pretty cool. 

 Scoping out the fishing.  It was a little breezy that morning.  Definitely pre 100+ degree weather.

 Just one of the dozens of Bluegill Aunt Emmy scooped up.  It was a net and release method.

 Papa finally hooked one and let Lauren reel it up.  It's funny because if you ask her about her fish, she'll say that Papa hooked for her.  So this obviously doesn't count as her first fish....she's going to have to do the "real" one all by herself!  Funny kiddo.

 She told everyone the rest of the weekend that the fish flipped her and got her all wet!  It did make her rather mad on the dock.  And no she didn't want to touch it.

 Later that day we went up and saw Gram Gram.  She wanted to go visit her friend fish and tell him about the fishing trip.  It's a huge Koi that would eat out of your hand if you let him.

 Saturday morning we got up early and met Auntie Erin in Brownsville for the annual Antique Fair.  Babysitter Carley met us at the park and played with Lauren for a couple hours while Erin, Adalynn and I scoured the area for stuff to buy!

We got home around noon because it was getting to be a hot one and got ready to head up to the Oregon Jamboree campsites.

 It was way to hot for Miss A, the Washingtonian born...or any of us for that matter. Over 100 degrees in the shade. She was stripped down to just her diaper fairly quick and I put her in the air conditioned trailer. 

 Miss Lauren got a kick out of all the Armstrong kiddos and played for hours!

 Here they all are in the Armstrong trailer.  Can you tell which one is the pale white Washingtonian?  Our kiddo for sure!  I don't think we've seem 100+ degree weather since the summer before we moved....2009?

 The older girls came over and got some cuddle time with Miss A.  Adalynn loved the attention.  Adalynn missed Kylie's birthday by a day.

 Miss McKenzie and Miss Adalynn.

 And Hayley-Who with Miss A.

 It was a great time, until we got ready to leave and couldn't find Dougie (Lauren's snuggly horse blanket).  She had stuffed him in a new horsie purse Aunt Sheryl bought her, so it was a double whammy!  But I got a text at 10:30....10 minutes after I got her asleep....that he had been found and was on his way home with Meema and Papa.  Phew!

Sunday was a "hangout" day.  We were suppose to go swimming but everyone was super exhausted from the heat the day before.  Plus Mommy's friend was on call and we didn't want to get there and the same thing happen that did the night before.....she got called in!  So we napped.  Lauren found a tent like spot between the bed and the mirror and used blankets as her tent cover.  Silly girl.  But that's where she napped for almost 2 hours. 

 Then Uncle Dave and Aunt Joyce came up from Eugene to meet Miss Adalynn.  They just found out the day before we were in town and made it a priority to come visit.  It was good to see them and the girls enjoyed the visit as well.

 Monday, Lauren helped Meema by watering her flowers while mommy had to go to the dentist.  I know this photo is out of focus but her hair was a mess, pajamas still on and tennis shoes without socks....packing around a watering can.  It was cute and everything got a good drink! 

So that sums up the highlights of our trip.  Hope everyone else survived the heatwave the Northwest received last weekend!  We are back in Washington.....gray skies and 70.  Bleech.  It actually feels cold!

Adalynn's Blessing

Last week we made a trip to Oregon.  On Thursday, August 2 at 6 p.m. Adalynn was baptized in the Calapooia River in Brownsville.  It was the same spot her sister was baptized in 2009.  And Rev. Wes officiated both the girls' baptisms as well are our wedding.  It was a very special evening surrounded by family. 

Nana Julie made Adalynn's baptism gown.  It was completely different than Lauren's but just as gorgeous.

The river was a bit chilly but the day was gorgeous.  This was pre the 100+ degree days!  I think it was only in the 80's.  But why should it be any different, our wedding was 90's and Lauren's baptism was 80's.  Adalynn took it like a pro and only flinched a little and squawked once.

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 Lauren was so excited when Rev. Wes said her name during the ceremony!  And notice the cousins didn't pass up an opportunity to put their feet in the river with us!

 The family and Godmother Erin. 

 The cousins lounging later that evening! I love this pic.  So natural of all the kiddos.

 Auntie Erin....it's easier to say than Godmother Erin, but Adalynn will understand! 

It was great to see everyone and we were so glad everyone could make it for the special evening!

More comparisons

Some comparisons......

Adalynn just yesterday in an outfit Dave and Susie Cook bought Lauren.

Lauren in the same outfit.  Lauren was about 5 weeks at this point, so the comparison isn't for age, just to see who pulls off the outfit better!

 Adalynn in the Bumbo chair at 2 months

 Lauren in the Bumbo chair at 2 months

 They have similarities but they have their differences too!

Park Day

Last week we went to the Mom's Club park day at Decatur Park in Oly.  We were fashionably late....10 minutes.  But still the first ones there!  So this is what we did while we waited for some others to show up!  Adalynn hung out in the stroller in the shade.  Sunny yes, but barely.  It was foggy and damp that morning when we left home.

 Lauren.....so sad that no one else was there to play.  So she teetered with Mickey Mouse instead.

But two other moms showed up even more fashionably late than us....so it was all good and the kids were running and playing together in no time!

Brownie Night

Last night was a brownie baking kind of night.  We'd been promising Lauren we'd bake brownie for over a week but something always came up.  So last night, the brownie baking occurred.  This is what happens to the spatula and bowl post brownies going into the oven.

 Giving me her best Papa Eddie face....she was trying not to laugh.

 All cleaned up and passed out ready for bed.  Notice Dougie is still her buddy and a must especially if she's upset.  Adalynn has a dog Douglas Toy Company snuggler.  Lauren's already named it Douglas for her little sister.  Awesome right?  Way too similar.

 While Lauren passes out.....Adalynn's ready to party!  During the day, this is the story of my life.  One is up, the other naps.  And Lauren has been weaning herself off of the naps occasionally.  Dang the bad luck!

Tummy Time Fiasco

So at Adalynn's last appointment we were told to start tummy time. She has done so well about holding her head up from day 1, especially when up on mommy's shoulder to burp, it hasn't been a big concern.  But we did what the doctor asked of us.  You be the judge....

If you guessed Adalynn hates tummy time, you are correct.  We tried just on the blanket, and she just nuzzles her face in it like she's trying to nurse before getting angry.  Then we got out the propped up tummy time mat that spins, and this is the result.  Hate isn't even the right word.

Quick but productive

Last weekend we made a quick Oregon trip with Daddy while he attended the "Cut Down Cancer" golf tournament for work.  So our Friday was filled with visitors and visiting.

Before the day got started, Adalynn did some napping in the big girl swing.  She likes it I think more than ours....so we'll be stealing it on our next trip!

Libby and her girls stopped by about 9.  Trying to get all the girls to look at the camera and smile at the same time was virtually impossible.  Here were the attempts:

 This one cracked me up!  Amelia was stealing the show from big sister Evelyn.

We took the opportunity to try and get a picture of the girls together. 

Carley and her daughter Allison stopped by about noon.

 A little after that, Nana Julie and Emmy came by as they were in the valley for the evening. (Oops on getting absolutely no pictures while they were there!)  But we'll see them again soon.

Then Meema took the afternoon off and we ran up to see Gram Gram so she could meet Baby Adalynn.  Love these next few pics.

 Gram Gram talking to Adalynn and Adalynn taking it all in.

 Trying to get Miss Lauren to cooperate for a picture wasn't easy, so this is as good as it gets!  She was tired...only got a short nap in the car and with all the morning company she was WORE out!

 This was the best picture of Gram Gram and Adalynn.  Yes, Lauren is cropped out because she had her eyes rolled back in her head and it looked bizarre.  But at least we got a good one of Gram Gram and her newest Great Granddaughter together!

Randomness

Adalynn has really taken a liking to her massage chair.  Whether inside or outside.  She smiles in it.....

 Sleeps in it.......

 Makes a Papa Eddie face in it...

 Puts up her dukes.....

 Sister sunbathes while Adalynn sits in the shade.  The weather hasn't been that warm for water fun lately.

 Adalynn's serious "all business" look.

 A little grin peeks out....

Lauren had to get in on the picture taking activities!



The Great Great's visit

A couple weekends ago, Great Great Aunt Hazel (mommy's Grandfather's sister) and Great Great Uncle Harold made a day trip down from Port Angeles to meet Miss Adalynn.  It was so good to see them.  Uncle Harold teased Lauren that he was going to take Baby Adalynn home with him.  She was NOT amused! 

To try to get Lauren to look at the camera and get everyone to keep their eyes open is turning out to NOT be an easy task!