Boy #8 on Hamblin side

Okay, so I am officially admitting that I am a tad bit baby hungry. My good friends, Rachel and Rochelle just had the sweetest babies. And, on the 21st, Hamblin grandson #8 arrived. The problem is that none of these babies are close enough for me to hold and snuggle. Along with these new arrivals, I am surrounded on all sides by pregnant women. My Klein sister-in-law, Monique, Hamblin sister-in-law, Mary Beth, and friends, Kim, Melissa, and Lori are expecting in the not so distant future. However, when I look back at the pictures of myself after I just had a baby, I start remembering why I am not quite ready for baby #3. I did NOT in any way look as beautiful as my brother, Ben's wife, Heidi did after she had little Austin. Check it out.

Seriously gorgeous, skinny, model-esque photo. Look at the baby!!

Here's the whole happy family. They will have their hands full, but I know they will handle it perfectly!

Taylee's Mermaid Party

Even though Tay's birthday was Monday, she told us she wasn't officially 4 years old until she had her Mermaid party. So, we had one. The Seattle weather, of course, didn't cooperate, but wearing swimming suits inside was almost just as fun. We invited 5 of her close girlfriends, and everyone had a really good time. It was way less hectic than last year, if you remember my post from back then.

Here is her HUGE mermaid cake. Whit and I made it, along with the help from my very talented mother-in-law. It turned out so cute!

The moms actually came, and stayed too, which was a big help. I was really excited about this cute pink dress, while Tay was busy looking at toys.

McKay came to play with Rohne while all the girls did "girly" things.

She got some great gifts from her friends. Thanks everybody!

Group picture of everyone enjoying yummy cake.

The fishing pond was the favorite activity.

Cute little J dressed up like Ariel

Tay and her cake

Here's Rohne enjoying the party, and awaiting the candle blowing.

We decorated these sun visors with stickers, and glitter glue. (Thanks for the idea, Maggie!)

Samantha getting ready to pin the flower on Ariel

4 Happy Years, 4 Happy Birthdays

I can't believe that my little girly turns 4 today. I know all moms say this, but time does fly, and they grow up too fast!! I feel so blessed that her lovely spirit was entrusted to my care 4 years ago. She is such a joy in our lives. She has a vivid imagination, a jolly sense of humor, and loves to sing and dance. She is definitely our little princess, in every aspect of the word. Happy Birthday, Tay! We love you!

Her very first birthday

Turning #1

2 years old, and already dancing

Princess Aurora through and through

After the fair on Saturday, we had a little Princess party with just Jake's parents, and his sister. She dressed up like Cinderella, and we had a princess ice cream cake, and fun presents from Grandma and Grandpa.

This is a Barbie organizer to hang on her door. It is so good to have one place for all of her dolls.

She actually let Rohne help her blow out the candles.

Her, with all of her presents behind her.

How did she learn to pose like this?

What princess dress outfit would be complete without glass slippers?

Tomorrow We'll Go To The Fair!

Saturday we made our way up to Monroe to the Evergreen State Fair. This has become a yearly tradition to jump start Taylee's Birthday. She turns 4 tomorrow, I can't believe it! It was a hot day, which made it a little bit miserable, but it was so fun. The kids were old enough this year to enjoy all the rides, and I think the money we spent on them was actually worth it. Jake, Whit, and Jessi went on all of the big rides. Jake almost threw up once, but after laying down in one of the Air-Conditioned buildings, he was good to go. We ate lots of fair food, and soaked up all the sun I can stand in one day. Thanks for the great day Grandma and Grandpa Klein!



The carousel, and petting zoo were the biggest hits.



I was quite shocked when Taylee reached out to pet the baby pig. She is usually a little chicken when it comes to animals.

This is for you, Nat Scratch!

Natali said that I better post a video, or else!!!! Those of you that know my sister, know she can be quite scarey, so here ya go. These aren't the best videos, but they are all I have at the moment. The first one is exercise time with Whitney, and the second, is just kind of silly. Enjoy!

Life, Life, Life

There's not much going in our household lately. Just life, I guess. Our car broke, job is stressful, cleaning needs to be done, ya know. . . . just life. I did realize that I had some pictures in my camera, so I thought I would post them, instead of just let them waste space.

Here's Rohne helping the boys (or really, just Grandpa) fix the car.

Taylee finds the funniest dress-up clothes. She's already wishing for snow!

We have a big apple tree in our front yard. I'm not sure what kind of an apple it grows, and they probably need at least another month of ripening, but the kids couldn't wait. They are pretty bitter still, but will make some good cobbler tonight. It was so pretty, I just had to make this a photo moment.

"How did it get such a big stem?"

Very proud of their pickings.

Our bags are full now, Mom, let's get baking!

Cute guy, looks just like Jake in this picture!

Arent' the colors so pretty?

A Great One!

So, all you girls out there who have not seen this movie, have your husband watch the kids, grab a girlyfriend, and go, go, go!! It was so awesome!! Whit and I went last night, and it is by far my favorite movie right now. In fact, it's hard for me to sit here, and not rush out to see it again. We were so giddy the whole time, laughing, crying, and wanting to dance along with the "Dancing Queen." I am sooo going to download all the ABBA songs and put them on my Ipod now. What a great a motivation to get out there and run my socks off. Amanda Seyfried is the main actress, along with Meryl Streep, and they were both wonderful. And, what movie can go wrong with James Bond, and Mr. Darcy. Whoever knew they could sing? Somebody please tell me they've seen it too, and love it just as much as I do. And, if not, record the Olympics, get off the couch, and drive to the Theater!