First COUG Game of 2011

Rachel decided it was nap time and fell asleep on Daddy during the game.

The cutest little Cougars Ever!

The Definition of Cute

So Andrew decided he wanted to take a nap with Rachel.  I layed the already asleep Rachel on the couch and he set up his nap spot next to hers.  Then he sang her a song.  Listen below...its a cross between "lullabye" and the theme song to Wonder Pets.  He can be sweet when he wants to be!

Rachel loves her bath.  She is a water baby just like her brother.  Her little old man hair is slowly coming to an end as the rest finally starts growing in.!

Elmo's Super Hero

Andrew loved Elmo's show and talks about it still.  His favorite was the confetti that shot out at the end and getting to hug all the characters that came by.

Rachel decided to sit in her toy bin so she had easier access to all her stuff.

Andrew's first sports injury occured a week into July and only two weeks into the Lime Tree Frogs soccer season. He adapted well though and quickly figured out how to get around with his new Cougar Cast!

Rachel at 7 1/2 months

 Andrew sat on the sidelines for most of the season but he loved wearing his "soccer team" shirt and having mom run a practice with him on her shoulders.

 Joss.  The Lime Tree Frog's Star Player.

Lake House and Fourth of July

Loving the water and the fact that we actually had some nice weather for a visit to the westside. 

Little Craig was quite the fisherman.  It seemed like every time he dropped his hook in the water he got a fish.  Grandpa Gary decided to go down and take some lessons.

The Logger Rodeo Fourth of July Parade.  Cousin Dustyn is riding in the back of the dump truck.  Cousin Kaidyn blew the horn for us as he went by.

We made it back to Pasco just in time to watch the fireworks over the Columbia River.

Soccer Stars

If anyone wants a clear definition of the differences between three and four year olds, volunteer to coach a YMCA 3/4 year old youth soccer team.  Wow!  In my opinion, three year olds should not play soccer.  At least not the type of soccer that is suppose to be organized.  My thoughts might be skewed a bit though by the fact that half of our team was made up of 3 year olds that were just barely three (and mostly boys).  The challenge of the season was not scoring goals but keeping 4 players on the field for 3 minute rotations.  It was a fast paced hour and its amazing how quickly they get tired.  Luckily we had some older four year olds (two that turned five) that could carry the weight.  The highlight of the season for the players was not putting time in on the field but rather eating snacks and playing "Duck, duck, goose" which was used to keep them in one spot on the sidelines and content during practices.  Most importantly though I think everyone had fun and as critical as I was, I would consider doing it again this winter indoors when the three year olds attention spans have developed just a wee bit more. 

Rachel just shy of 6 months. She's almost crawling.

Happy 3rd Birthday Andrew!

The Birthday Boy

6.9.11

 

I can't believe you are already 3! A backyard Splash with lots of friends. A giant pinata, water balloons and an event where the fun never ends.

"I got my Rachel bug"

Look at Me I'm Turning 3!

No more Tiny Tots.  I'm a Super Kid now!  And my teacher Cameron dresses up like a pirate.

Springtime Fun!

Helping daddy mow the lawn.  Andrew came outside with his goggles, toy weed eater and all!

Hoppy Easter

Hoppy Easter!

From The Baumgartners

Oh the ridiculous things we get our kids to do!

The Baumgartner's Easter Egg Hunt

Jacob

Andrew

Caetlyn

Rachel and Ryon hanging out while the others hunted for eggs.

The hunt was on.  From Left to Right...Garrett, Jack, Annabelle, Roxie, Jacob, Patrick, Raeli, Keeton, Kyler, Andrew, & Caetlyn

Annabelle and Jack

Once again Andrew stopped hunting for more eggs once he realized there was chocolate inside.  He was eating the candies faster than I could get the wrappers off.  Maybe its a good thing he wasn't into getting as many eggs as he could.

Jack with his loot!

Rachel and Godmommy Aimee!

Roxie and Caetlyn roll on by!

Keeton was determined to roll his egg the entire way with his nose.

The famous egg spoon race.  Jack and Annabelle were smart and figured out they could hold their eggs on with their other hand.  We'll have to be more specific with the rules next year. :-)

Patrick, Kyler and Keeton were neck in neck in the duck race.

 Bunny Tag got everyone hopping all around!

Jack, Annabelle, Roxie, Jacob and Patrick posing for a quick pic after enjoying Easter games and candy!