Happy 2nd Family Anniversary!

So on August 19th, our family had it 2nd Family Anniversary. It was the day we were sealed as a family in the temple for time and all eternity!:) I can't believe it has been two years. I remember back to that day that our friends and family were there to support and be there for us. I will never forget my beautiful daughter in her little white dress having no clue what was going on. It was such a special day! Ty and I are trying to make a tradition to do something fun and special for Issy every year for our anniversary. Since August 19th was on a Tuesday we just went out to dinner together that night. This past Saturday we took Issy to the zoo. She had been asking us all summer to go and we finally found a Saturday to be able to do so. We had a great time looking at all the animals. Issy's favorites were the "BIG HUGE GORILLAS!" We sat and watched them for a while. She also loved the hippos but she said they were, "Stinky". It was so great for us to see her excitment with everything. We love you so much, Isabella!:)Issy Giving her Giraffe a piggy back ride.

Another Full and Great Weekend

This last weekend we had hot weather and a great time enjoying these last few weeks of summertime.:) Every year Ty and I love to head to Alki beach in Seattle during the summertime. The views from there are amazing of the Puget Sound and Seattle. We also love to go eat at one of our favorite little places called Spuds over there. They have great Fish and Chips and Chicken Strips. This year we invited our friends the Reynolds along. We all enjoyed the food, except for the restaurant having no air conditioning and be really hot. After dinner we headed out to the beach during sunset and walked along the water and talked and had a nice time. Here are some great pictures we got of the sunset and us.
When we got home, Ty was online Friday night and was looking on Seattlepi.com. It turns out my sister(who is a Seagal for those who don't know) had a photoshoot promotional event that day. That is all my family knew. Ty opened up a article and this is the picture he saw. Ty called me into the room and we both were in awe that my sister is just standing there talking to Matt Hasselback. Hello, he is the Seahawk quarterback!!!!!!!

So Saturday morning we woke up and I dropped Ty off at his PJ Primary party. Ty teaches the 5 year olds and he loves it. He has been in Primary ever since we have moved into this ward. He is so patient with the kids and they are so lucky to have him. While he was gone, Issy and I did power shopping at Costco, Target and Safeway. We got everything we needed to done in exactly 2 hours. I think that is a record for me. We picked Ty up and went home and got ready for the preseason Seahawk football game. We headed to Seattle with my parents early because my sister was performing in Touchdown City. After that, we headed over to the game and made it to the end of Half Time before Issy got really tired and ready to go. By Half time anyway, they have all the 3rd string players in the game during preseason. The Seahawks were down in the 3rd quarter so we were happy that we left. That is until we got home and realized they came back and beat the Bears in Overtime. Go Hawks! This family can't wait for the real season to start!To top off the great night at the game, while we were at Touchdown city before the game(where my sister performed), there was a silent auction going on. My mom said to pick out a item to bid on for fun. We decided to put the opening bid down on a autographed Yogi Berra picture figuring we would be outbid for sure. For those who don't know who Yogi Berra is, he is a Hall of Fame catcher who played for the Yankees(yes, my beloved Yankees). We went back when the auction was over and we actually won the picture. No one else bid. Why the heck not, I can't figure out. We got it for a steal. My mom gave it to Ty and I. Needless to say we were thrilled and came home and put it right up on the wall.:)

Sunday, to end our weekend we had a nice day at church, and some great naps. For dinner we had my parents, the Flowers and our friends Becky and her daughter Lucy over(Adam, Beck's husband was working). We set up our BBQ outside in the front and we all enjoyed some great hamburgers and hot dogs. We then chatted and let the kids play. I got this super cute picture of Isaac Flower driving Lucy around in Issy's jeep.
It was such a busy weekend but a wonderful one. I love summer weekends like this where you get to spend time with family and great friends doing lot of fun things. It makes you appreciate this beautiful place where we live.

Then you wake up Monday morning, like today to rain! Thank goodness for the good weather on the weekends!:)

A Weekend Worth Blogging About

This last weekend was a wonderful weekend for our family. Ty and I started off Friday night going to a Michael McLean concert. For those who don't know who he is, he is a great singer and song writer in the LDS church. He made the trip up here in honor of a Adoption Conference that was going on. Ty and I were asked to help out with the concert so we were happy to be able to go. There ended up only being around 50 people there so it made the concert that much more intimate and personal. He told stories and sang songs that touched so much of our hearts. He sang songs from the birth mothers perspective, the adoptive couples perspective, the child of adoption to their adopted parents perspective and even the birth grandparents perspective. In between all the songs, he had stories for each song and shared personal experiences that really touched the room. He brought all the stories and songs back to adoption and how to not long for a child or a situation but to live in the moment and find happiness in each and every single day. The Lord will bless us if we have faith and know that our blessings come on his time. It was such a spiritual uplifting for Ty and I. We cried with everyone else there as the spirit was so unbelievably strong. I am so grateful to have had that experience with my husband and those who are in the same situation as us. Afterwards we got to meet Michael McLean and I was able to thank him for his music and let him know what a comfort it has been for our family.:)On Saturday, Ty, Issy and I were able to have a morning of sleeping in and relaxation. We did go out and do some grocery shopping and cleaned the house but we really just enjoyed spending some quality time together. Saturday night, Ty headed out with his buddies, Chad, Nick and Matt to the Mariners Game. They had been wanting to all go together for a while so they were happy to be able to do so. They had a great time although the M's lost to Tampa Bay. While our hubbies were away, Jen, Amanda and Sommer came over with their kiddos and we ordered pizza, the kids played and we all just talked and enjoyed one anothers company.Sunday, we of course went to church and then we headed home for some afternoon naps and Olympics watching. Then we headed with our friends the Reynolds to my parents for some good old BBQ and hanging out. The kids enjoyed playing while us adults talked and watched some more Olympics. It was nice to have my family get to know our good friends better!:)We are so grateful for a weekend filled of the spirit, family and friends. What more could you ask for!:)

Issy and the funny things she says............

So Issy is becoming a talker. She has taken a little longer than other kids to finally get sentences down and everything. Now she just jabbers. This was a conversation that I witnessed yesterday between Issy and her dad.

Issy runs into the kitchen,
"Daddy, are you thinking what I'm thinking?"
Ty,
"I don't know, Issy, what are you thinking?"
Issy,
"No dad, are you thinking what I'm thinking?"
Ty,
"I don't know, what am I thinking?"

This went on for a few more minutes until Issy just ran out of the room. It was pretty funny because she doesn't understand the concept of that phrase. Ty and I got a good laugh out of it!

Then the other day, Issy woke up in the morning and runs down the stairs and smiles really big and says,

"Hi mom, What's up Babycakes!"

Again another good laugh out of that one.

Issy's new favorite song is Viva La Vida by Coldplay. Everytime it plays in the car or at home, she dances and sings. The other day we were in the car and I started singing too and Issy says,

"No mom, you don't sing! Issy sings because it is her song!"

I thought okay then I won't try singing that song anymore with her.:0)

There are so many more funny things and as I remember I will post them.:) I sure love my little beautiful girl who brings so much joy into our lives.:)