Labor Day weekend

We had a lovely 3 day weekend hanging out with friends and family. On Friday night we had the Godfrey's and Tillman/Jackson's over for a pot luck. On Sat night Mel and Rich came over after we put the girls to bed and we played games and had a great time. On Sunday we invited Allen, Eryn and Addison to join us at OMSI in the morning. Then we all came back to our place to put babies down for naps. After nap time we went to Grandma and Grandpa's for dinner. Craig had to work Sat day of course and Monday night but it was still some good family time. On Monday we took it easy, got the girls to the park and I went on a run.

I have 3 runs under my belt as the 5K quickly approaches. I am trying to work up to more mileage slowly in attempt to keep shin splints at bay. My favorite way to go for a run is to walk to Columbia park with Craig and the girls. When we get there Craig watches the kids as I do a few laps around the paved park path. I am nervous for my run because I am so out of shape but it sure feels good to be out there moving.

It has been a lot easier to get Katya to the park these days now that Reagan's naps are so predictable. She had so much fun on the slide today, going over and over and over again. Before we left for the park I was putting on her shoes and she said, "Katy shoes on. Rea-Rea shoes on too (Reagan did in fact have shoes on). Momma need shoes on (and yes, I still needed to get mine on)." She is getting so great at sentences. She is also starting to sing songs which is so incredibly cute. She sings "Mary Had a Little Lamb" and "Let's Go Fly a Kite." The other night I caught her pretending to change a dolls (a frog really) diaper. She says, "change butt" because that is what I say.

These kiddos grow up so fast! Katya has shot up since her birthday and can reach the railing for the staircase and walks down herself quite well. Reagan is getting really close to rolling from back to tummy. She tries so hard but can't quite make it yet. Her favorite thing to do right now is lay on her back with her diaper off and grab her feet. It is such a cute baby thing to do, I love it.

We are officially going to California for Christmas! Yeah! We bought plane tickets today, first time purchasing 3 tickets for our family. We did have some deals with out Alaska millage card so it wasn't too bad. We are going for a week and a half so it will be a nice vacation. Craig really needs the break and my employers were kind enough to let me take it off as well. Thanks Jen and Ben! Craig's friend from Legacy is going to house/dog sit for us while we are gone. Super nice of him.

Love to all, Brenda