MKmcneili: August 2009

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Oregon 2009

We finally made it to Oregon. Many of you know that Michael and I booked this trip for last year but then Esther came and the trip was rescheduled. We had originally rescheduled it for June but then Henry came and the trip was again rescheduled for August. The trip came after a very busy couple of weeks and was so needed. We took the trip with our great friends Mark and Tallie Menzie, and their two boys Luke 5, and Hank 2 1/2. We flew into Seattle because the Menzies live in Tacoma. We were going to hook up with them and then all drive to the coast together. Henry and Esther did pretty good on the flight, the trouble was getting through the airport with 2 kids that don't walk. Thank goodness Michael's sister Jennifer was flying home that same morning so she helped us get checked in. On Monday we took the scenic coastal route to get to Oregon and it was beautiful. On Tuesday we decided even though it was on the colder side we would venture to the beach. I didn't think Esther would care for the Sand or the water since it was cold, I was wrong. She loved the sand and the cold water. She even loved to eat the sand. The next day we spent at the beach house relaxing and catching up on sleep. Michael did go down to the beach and flew kits with Mark. He said he felt like a kid again. That night Mark and Tallie offered to watch the kids while Michael and I went of for our Anniversary. We found a very nice place in town that served amazing food. It was nice to get away for a moment. If you forgot Michael and I celebrated 10 years this year. How time has flown by and how things have changed over this last year.
On Thursday it was nice and sunny so we spent the afternoon at the beach again. On Friday just the McNeilis spent the day at the local aquarium. Esther loved all the fish. Henry slept through most of it. Saturday we packed the car and started the drive back to Tacoma. We had such a great time and the house we rented could not have been more perfect. I hope that we have many more vacations like this one.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Thomas and Laura's wedding day

Thomas (Michael's brother) got married on August 8th in the SLC temple. Michael did the cake as a wedding present for Thomas and Laura. The ceremony was wonderful and sweet. The reception was at Thanksgiving Point. The picture of Esther and Henry is blurry because they were dancing together and movement comes out blurry. Esther had a blast dancing with Daddy and Michael's dad. We love Laura and are glad that she has chosen to join the McNeilis family.

Henry's Blesssing

Since Michael's parents were in town for Thomas's wedding we decided to bless Henry on Sunday August 2nd. The day was wonderful. The blessing was a great experience. It is a rare occasion that one family gets to bless 2 children in the same year without the kids being twins. After church our friends and family joined us for a luncheon at our house. Here is Henry in his cut blessing outfit.

Watching TV

Henry loves to watch the TV. He is here with Michael's mom enjoying a show. A quick update on Henry. At his 2 month appointment he weighed 12 pounds 1 ounce. He is the smiliest baby I know. He just loves to smile at strangers and talk his baby talk, I just wish he would sleep longer periods. His hair has a red hue to it. Michael was a red head when he was a baby. Henry's eyes have turn a pretty deep blue we will have to see if they stay that way.

The day in the life of 2 kids still in diapers

This is what our back door looks like after a couple of days. We place 2-3 diapers in these bags and then they get put by the back door till we have time to take them to the garbage. Sometimes it is a day or two before they actually find themselves in the garbage. I think I counting about 15 bags and each one has about three diapers in it, you do the math.
I thought I would add this last picture. My mom came over a couple of times to watch the kids while Michael and I finished the basement. Here is Henry and my Mom enjoying a afternoon nap.