Our First Week As a Family of 5

We've had a great week since welcoming Finley Anne into our family. I couldn't be more happy with Bridget and Avery's response to their new baby sister. They are always excited to see her and always fighting to hold her. They are definitely "in love"!!

Finley has been such a great baby. She seems to be pretty mellow and sleeps great at night---much appreciated! We are so thrilled to have our new little girl in our lives!

Our New Addition!

Finley Anne Mooney

9lbs. 12oz. 21 1/2"

Born at home November 1st, 2009 at 1:18pm

Multnomah Falls

We took a day that Patrick had off from work to go hike up to the top of Multnomah Falls. We were super proud of Bridget for making it. Our little 5 year old really did a great job!

Just arrived and wearing their matching hats.


Love this picture. The girls were excited.

Made it to the top!

Hot Summer Day

I took the kids to downtown Portland today to try and beat the 95 degree heat with a swim in the water fountains. It looked like lots of other people had the same idea! The fountain was perfect for the kids to play in, the water felt great and the day could not have been more fun. We were there for nearly 5 hours!!

Ready to play!!

My girls and I. (Baby bump--26 1/2 weeks)

Bagel and cream cheese snack.

Avery pouting because we stopped the play temporarily to grab lunch at a restaurant in the pavillion.

My friend Gena's son Calvin enjoying his glass of water. ;)

Bridget waiting. The lunch location was the best...can you see the fountain in the background?

Apparently I am not good at making a kissie face because I look sort of thug-ish instead.

Ice cream break!

Gena and Calvin.

It seemed like every time I turned around Bridget had a new water toy. (These are toys that other kids had brought.) She was pretty good at schmoozing the other kids into letting her play with their toys.

Bridget making friends.

4th of July

We had a great (and hot!) 4th of July this year. In the morning we went to a little parade in Ridgefield. Later we were able to go to a fun BBQ followed by an absolutely amazing fireworks show. (Thanks Meagan and Cory!!)



Bridget and Kylie

Ready for the parade to begin.

Avery

Hot day at the parade.

Avery showing me her loot.

Dads and Daughters

Avery and Hazel

Bridget

Bridget and Bennett

Bocci Ball

A little camera fun while waiting for the fireworks show.

Baby Bump--23 Weeks

Our 1st Garden

Bridget and I decided we wanted to plant a vegetable garden this year. I don't have any gardening experience and didn't know if I could get it right or not. Apparently you don't have to know much about gardening to grow vegetables; our garden is quickly growing! Here are the girls checking things out.