Promised pictures

Here are the latest photos of us and our crazy, busy lives!!! The girls absolutely believe in living life to it fullest!

Presenting the class of 2021!!

Layne graduated from preschool... she is the one that is waving at you!

Layne, Maisen and I took a trip to Albany to visit family and friends. We had a great time but the trip home, 7 hours on a train, nearly did us in. So, in looking for ways to occupy our time Layne and I decided to take self portraits... we thought that we would share one with you.

While we were on our trip daddy was very busy rearranging the girls room... they both wanted to be on the bottom bunk, so Jeff pulled apart the beds. When we got home the girls were over joyed. They were very quick to fall asleep that night and the rule of thumb is leave sleeping children alone, but I always have to give them one last kiss before I go to bed. I first went to Maisen's bed. I felt around for her... she was not there and being the over dramatic person I am, I immediately panicked, called Jeff back and said we have lost Maisen. He calmly asked if I checked Layne's bed. No, I had not. Low and behold the sisters were snuggled up next to each other . It was really pretty cute so I snapped a picture hoping no one would wake because of the flash... they did not!

Maisen turned 3 on June 15. She was asked what she wanted to do for her birthday and replied a Chuck E Cheese birthday party with a Strawberry Shortcake, and that is what we did. She and her little friends thoroughly enjoyed themselves eating pizza, cake and playing all the fun games!

Happy Birthday Maisen!

Maisen and her bestest friend Tirus!

These 2 little ones are the world greatest friends. They call each other " honey". I try not to laugh when I hear it but every once in a while I have to chuckle.

We were driving on a country road and I looked out my window and saw the hugest, grossest toad. I made Jeff pull the car over and take a picture.

That small copper thing is a penny. Jeff wanted to make the point that this thing is a whopper.

No no he is not our pet now. We left him just was we found him.

.... and just because she is too cute for words!

finally

Finally, after hours upon hours of swinging, Layne has learned the art of " pumping" herself. My arms are very pleased!!! She may now proceed to kindergarten where teachers do not push little darlings on the swings!
It was really cute, Layne told me as she was swinging on our little swing, "Look Mama, I can finally touch the sky!".
Now mind you, she was not swinging any higher than when we push her, but she finally felt free. She was no longer tied down by her parents lack of pushing, but is now fully capable of doing it on her own!!! Way to go Layne... swing away my precious princess!

We've been busy...

We made it home from our trip to Albany. We had a great time playing with Darlin, going to movies and visiting wonderful friends!
Last night we celebrated Maisen's third birthday at Chuck E Cheese... a good time was had by all. We all left with a huge sugar high from the delicious Strawberry Shortcake Cake and exhausted from chasing around 7 children. But all in all it was the birthday party she wanted... God bless you my sweet Maisen. May this your third year bring you much joy and lots of new adventures!!!
Today, in other new was Layne and Maisens first trip to the dentist... I know I know I am a huge slacker when it comes to the dentist and I got my lecture today from the dentist... we will be seeing him every 6 months for the rest of our lives! Layne did amazing. She let them take x-rays, clean her teeth and due a full exam and not one tear was shed. Maisen, however, began to cry for her daddy the minute they put her in the chair. So, I sat with her and they were able to count and paint fluoride on her teeth... still I would call that a success. Way to go girls you made Mama really proud today.
After the appointment we came home and celebrated with some yummy left over birthday cake... what we are seeing the dentist in another 6 months!!!
Jeff will be downloading picture tonight of our trip and birthday party... so stay posted!

day of travel

Yeahhhh we made it to Albany safely after a very long train ride. We are so happy to be playing with our family... life is good!

whats up...

Wow is really all that I can say! June is here! Layne has 2 more days of preschool, then graduation on Wednesday. Thursday bright and early the girls and I get to bored a train in Seattle and go see our long lost family and friends. We are very excited to get out of good ole Marysville for a while... I have been told absence make the heart grow fonder and I definitely need to have my heart grow fonder to this funny little town we call home.
This past weekend was Jeff's men's retreat. He had an absolute blast. The girls and I went and spent Friday evening at our friends house.There were 12 moms and I believe we counted that we had 30 + children in the mix.... and we feed them all ice cream Sunday's!!! Literally they we climbing the fence from all the sugar... but a good time was had by all.
I just wanted to update all on the Harlan family adventures thus far!