New iPhone App from FBI

The FBI has released, Child ID, a free iPhone app that can be used if your child goes missing. "The app provides a convenient place to electronically store photos and vital information about your children so that it's literally right at hand if you need it," according to an FBI press release. Let's hope we never have to use this app, but if we do there is some comfort in being prepared.  

Click HERE to read the FBI press release. 

Menu of the Week

Quinoa Salad with Roasted Jalapenos

Lentil Soft Tacos

BBQ Pulled Chicken with Mexican Coleslaw

Beijing Beauty Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Scallion Noodles

Roasted Chicken with Potato Fries and Corn on the Cob

*photos courtesy Meal Planning 101 and Steamy Kitchen

Ozzie's Birthday

Ozzie celebrated his 3rd birthday at the end of July. Every parent says this but time really does fly. Ozzie is such a fun loving little boy. We are so lucky to be his parents. 

On his birthday I had my own set wishes for him. I wished that he would always be curious, keep his sense of humor and amazing comic timing (for a 3 year old it is truly amazing), grow his love for music, outgrow his clumsiness (sadly he's a little accident prone) and know how much we utterly and unconditionally love him!  

Here is quick video of Olivia and I waking him up on his birthday. Yes he is still in his crib. He loves it and doesn't want a bed yet. I am happy to keep him in it since he hasn't figured out how to climb out of it!

Happy Birthday to the best 3 year old boy on the planet!

Words To Live By

I saw this on Pinterest and just love it so much. I know it sounds morbid but this thought is what I'd like to leave behind with my children when I head for the pearly gates.

Source: imgfave.com via Debbie on Pinterest

Nothing Beats A Good Book

on a rainy day in Seattle.

Local Fair

Our town had the local fair in early June. It was the first year we attended since buying our house. Crazy but before kids we really did not have a reason to attend. Now that Ozzie is almost three, he clearly enjoyed himself!

Ozzie called this the HUMONGOUS slide!

Terrified!

Safe to say he was glad that was over and did not want to go again.

 

Flying the airplane to Paris just like the stork in one of his favorite books.

On the train

Giving his ticket to the conductor

The bumper cars were his favorite.

Olivia and I ate elephant ears and  watched from the sidelines.

Summer Is Here...

... okay summer is here in Seattle some days. When the sun does come out, Ozzie's ready!

Dragging his slow down sign on to the street.

Wait, playing with the flag is fun!

And chasing the neighborhood girls is even more fun!

Olivia and I enjoyed watching from the front porch.

Oscar's Fathers Day Card from Olivia

I loved our Father's Day cards this year! I received a coupon for free cards from Shutterfly (excluding shipping)and made both Oscar and my Dad personalized cards for less than two Hallmark cards. I just love how they turned out!

Alphabet Blocks Father's Day 5x7 folded card

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Oscar's Father Day card from Ozzie

I loved our Father's Day cards this year! I received a coupon for free cards from Shutterfly (excluding shipping)and made both Oscar and my Dad personalized cards for less than two Hallmark cards. I just love how they turned out!

Happy Day Navy Father's Day 5x7 folded card

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Oscar's Fathers Day Card From Me

I loved our Father's Day cards this year! I received a coupon for free cards from Shutterfly (excluding shipping)and made both Oscar and my Dad personalized cards for less than two Hallmark cards. I just love how they turned out!

Sweet Script Wishes Father's Day 5x7 folded card

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