Your face.

Hazel,
Throughout each day you have many faces. Some happy, some silly, even some sad and mad. These are three of my favorites. I might be biased, but I think this may be the best series of pictures ever.

We love you, you little ham!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy

The 4th

Hazel,

We didn't do anything super exciting for the 4th. We drove back from a trip to Sunriver. Sunriver was great! We got to stay with Nana, Papa, GG, Great Grandpa, and Mommy's Aunt Karen. We had a great time hanging out, playing at the pool, and going for walks and bike rides. You had such a great time. You loved that there were so many fun adults to pay attention to you and laugh at you! We went to the new pool, and you loved it! We went first in the morning, and even though you were freezing, you still wanted to keep playing. Luckily the afternoon was warmer so we got to spend more time in the pool and in the sand. It is so fun to watch you explore and try new things. Mommy took you on the lazy river, and after one time around on an inner tube together, you told Mommy you wanted to "do it myself"...and that you did. You couldn't get enough. You sat in the middle and held on to the handle just like a big kid. I was sure they were going to tell me you were to little to do it yourself, but nope, you were big enough! I have to remember every day that you really are a big girl, and are able to do way more than I could ever guess. We are so proud of you, and so thankful that you love trying new things with us.

When we got home from Sunriver you helped Daddy wash the cars while Fletcher and I watched! I know, pretty exciting stuff around here! Maybe next year we'll let you stay up to watch some fun fireworks...maybe.

Well, exciting or not, we had fun!

We love you!

Mommy and Daddy

Father's Day 2012

Hazel,
You have such an amazing daddy! You love him so much, and I am so thankful for your relationship. He knows just how to play with you. You guys have such fun running around, throwing balls, putting stickers everywhere, riding bikes, and just being silly! We are so lucky to have such a great daddy! We started this project last year, and hope to continue it for years to come!

We love you!
Mommy and Daddy

Hazel,
Just a few pictures from a Wednesday afternoon. You love your brother so much, and you were so excited about pictures...for about 72 seconds.

Thanks for letting me get some pictures of you before running off!
Love you,
Mommy

Mother's Day

Hazel,
We celebrated Mother's Day with our annual wine tasting with the Hemry family! This year we went to Four Graces. It is beautiful and there is tons of room for you to run around with your stroller and collect rocks in your pockets. We ate yummy food, and the grown ups tasted yummy wines! You had a great time. I am so thankful that I get to be your mommy.

We love you so much big girl!

Mommy and Daddy

Seattle with Friends

Hazel,
We got to go visit our friends, the Smiths and the Schmidts up in Seattle. The weather was gorgeous so we played outside lots and lots. Kai loves you! He is so sweet to you, and I'm pretty sure you would do anything he asks. You and Mabel had so much fun playing and exploring together. There is a dog house in the Schmidt's backyard, and you guys loved playing in there! We are so lucky to have such fun friends!

I might be biased, but I think you are so stinking cute!

We love you,
Mommy and Daddy

family

Hazel,
Aunt Al took some pictures of us at your birthday party. I think they might be the first pictures of all four of us. I love them! Such silly faces.

We love you!
Mommy and Daddy