MLK Weekend in Bothel

Martin Luther King Weekend

We were able to get away for the weekend and go visit Micah, Becky & Valerie. It was alot of fun, because A. we got to see them and B. I took the kids on the train to get up there, and only Kolbie and I had been on the train before.

We got there around 12:30 pm and settled in and got acquainted with the new house, which we had never seen before. It was absolutely gorgeous and the kids loved the space.

On the train ride the kids got to watch Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, which they also had never seen before, and that helped in what was seeming to be a long ride after the excitement was starting to wear off.




Kolbie had to keep control of her babies as well on the train ride. She changed them, played games with them, took them on walks and most importantly fed them. I am sure you may know, but if not, she's a breast feeder. Yup you heard me right. Everyone was quite amused by this and were in awe of how I can keep a straight face while helping her to cover up for privacy. I thought the guy next to us was going to choke on his peanut M&M laughing.


We also got to visit a park nearby the house and go some great shots of the kids playing.
We were able to meet up with other friends as well for lunch and the park, and the kids were very excited to have kids to play with.


They climbed on rocks, up trees, all over the play ground, went exploring and searched for fossils. I bet you can't figure out what kid that was. LOL!


Kolb's was in on all the action as well. She says she can do what they can now, because she is an adult. Yah right.....keep on thinkin' that, and while your at it, get a job.

Valerie even got to walk Samson a little. She loves walking and gets very excited while taking each step.

This is Malakai, Hana & Mikaelah (SP?) They were great to play with and had so much engery.

Even the guys got in on a game or 4 of b-ball.

It ended in a draw - 2-2. Maybe you can pick up where you left off boys when we visit again.

Samson taking a breather at the park. It didn't last long, with all the kids running around and the other dogs that began to show up.

One scenic view of the park as you go across the bridge and around the bend.

Sadiyah posing on the bridge. How gorgeous is she!

Kolbie could swing literaly forever. We have to pry her off usually and convince her that the rest of the playground is fun too.

Valerie got to find out what was so fun about the swings with Kolbie. She was a little skeptical at first, but soon realized the fun that everyone was having. She also tried out the slide for the first time.

Oh my goodness how fun is this!

So excited and happy, she slid over and over.

Kai was swinging the "how high can you go game" and eventually tuckered out.

Takin' a breather.

Getting ready to cross the bridge with Mak and play in the fields.

Mak sliding down the slide right before she had to go for the day.

Then we walked home.

The kids really enjoyed the space in the new house, and liked to climb the stairs over and over. This is some thing they don't have a home, as well as the multiple bathrooms and big rooms still open to play in.

Valerie was happy to share her toys and her house with us and we loved on her and her parents a bunch.

Even the kids got in on the action of taking a few shots of one another.

Say Cheese!

Kolbie even tried to make carpet angels in the house.

Kai was excited to find that he had "Blaze" the cat in his animal bin. He brought it on the train and didn't let it go the whole weekend.

Valerie did alot of playing this weekend. She even can stand and walk along things, which was quite amazing. She can get far fast. Hold on Micah and Beck, she will be a busy one. :)

We had a wonderful weekend and great food and fellowship. Aunt Becky even made homemade pizza with the kids. Even down to the dough. Big ups to her. I watched and helped in the topping of the pizza, but I liked giving the kids the ability to make their own dinner and spend time with their auntie.

At night the adults - minus Kolbie :) got to soak in their hot tub in the rain. I know wierd, but it felt amazing. Micah and Becky also taught us the game Mexican Train Dominoes and well now it is a favorite in our house too.

I loved sharing this with all of you, but now I must go and make some dinner for the fam.

Peace and Love,

~Steph~