Weekend trip to Vancouver

Last weekend we were in Vancouver for my friend Catherine's wedding. My parents spent all of Saturday with Jalen, taking him to the park, then to the mall to keep cool. Jalen was a good boy and had a long nap in the afternoon. He reported back to us that he had french fries, cake and ice cream with grandma and grandpa! We're happy to let my parents indulge him as long as it's just once in a while!

Audrey's Birthday Party

It was another beautiful, warm and sunny day in Seattle for Audrey's second birthday party.

Jalen and Matthew looking so cool in their daddies' shades. Matthew is 2 months younger than Jalen but he's already 35lbs. He's tall just like his mommy.


Jalen got his first taste of cotton candy today. He seemed to like it but then he proceeded to use the cotton candy to dust the table. I guess the cotton candy looked a little too much like his grandma's Swifter Duster!


Jalen had so much fun playing with the water slide and water toys. He didn't want to get dried off even though it was getting a little chilly.

Here's Jalen taking a big bite into the yummy turkey leg Audrey's mommy made.

Jalen found the beat on a electric keyboard and got all the kids dancing at the party.

Fun in the Pool

Saturday was a sunny and hot day in Seattle. We took this opportunity to go to a community aquatic center. Jalen loved being in the adult lap pool where he was able to float around. He's very buoyant in the water so we just have to barely support him. He also liked sitting on the ledge of the pool and pushing off into the water. He doesn't quite get jumping yet, so no cannon balls for Jalen this time.

4th of July

This year, we had a full and busy 4th of July. We started by going to the celebration in our neighbourhood Newport Hills park where Jalen played on the slides, ate hot dogs and played on the Tumble Bus. After an afternoon nap, we went to Tyler's house for a BBQ. We lit off some small fireworks and sparklers. Then at 10pm, we watched the fireworks display in Renton. Jalen loved staying up late and all of the fireworks. Tyler and Preston both were tired and called it an early night. Jalen is such a party animal!

Big News!

This is a picture of Jalen sitting on the toilet in May. We'd try to put him on the toilet or the potty once in a while and he always just sat there and no pee. Last Wednesday, when I picked him up at Grandma's house, she told me he peed in the toilet! I couldn't believe it. We tried it again at home and sure enough, he peed! After he pees, he would flush the toilet and put the potty seat away then we would wash his hands. It's only been day 3 of preliminary potty training but Rick and I are so excited we went and bought Pull-ups. We're just dreaming of days of diaper-free Jalen!