Announcement

After being pregnant, having babies, and nursing for almost 3 straight years, we took 2007 off. But now we're back in the game! Lindsey is pregnant and due April 24! She has been nauseous and sick, but not too bad (for example, this is the first time she has actually gained weight in her first trimester, albeit not even a pound). We are excited to add a new cute face to our family!

The Puyallup Fair

For those of you not from Washington, it is pronounced "pew-al-up". Scott got us from free tickets to the fair one afternoon, so we drove that evening to the fair. By the time we arrived it was dark and all of the rides were lit up. Easton seeing this sight exclaimed, "Look, its Disneyland!" (Have we warped our kid or what?!) The boys had a great time looking at the animals, the giant pumpkins, and just the people and lights and sounds. It is a perfect family activity! We also splurged and got an elephant ear. (Also for those of you who do not know what that is, it is basically a flat churro about the size of your mid-section, and the best tasting thing on the planet.) We were so glad to take our kids while they are still young and just appreciate everything to look at and weren't begging us to buy things, ride rides, or play fair games. Thier enjoyment came from trying to milk a fake cow, and throwing hay at all of the animals.

Our 1st Camping Trip

We went on our ward campout the second week of September. It was at Zion's Camp up in the Olympic Mountains just right up the road from Hood Canal. The weather was beautiful and the boys loved every minute of exploring and running around in the great outdoors. We also got to break in all of our brand new camping gear that we got for Christmas last year. The boys slept great in thier sleeping bags and loved being around the camp fire. We even got to go canoeing on the lake. We had a great time!

Take me out to the ball game!

On Friday morning, one of Scott's co-workers who has season tickets to the Mariners, asked if we would like his tickets for the night's game because he was unable to go. Of course we said yes!! They were awesome seats too. Down in the bottom concourse, first base line, 37 rows up. We were right in line with 1st base! One of my awesome Laurels was free for the night and babysat our kiddos. We sat and enjoyed the silence in our car on the drive up to downtown Seattle. Scott was hoping to catch a foul ball and brought his glove, but the closest it ever came was about 6-7 rows in front of us. We had an awesome time!! (p.s. The Mariners actually won!)

Quick Trip to the Homeland

Lindsey's cousin Kristen Van Wagenen got married in the Columbia River Temple in Richland, WA last weekend, so we drove down Friday afternoon to participate in the festivities. It was a great time. The boys got a lot of Grandma and Grandpa Toolson time, and a lot of Oma and Opa Sokolowsky time. We stayed with the Kessies and had a great time chatting and catching up. Lindsey was able to see several old friends and reminisce, and long to return to the homeland.