Harward Family Reunion 2010

This year was the second Harward Family Reunion at the cabin in Oregon. We lucked out this year and had some very pleasant weather and awesome company. It is always so much fun coming together and reconnecting with people you haven't seen for a long time.

Lance went scuba diving and brought back fresh crab from the bottom of the bay...here is a number of people enjoying the "yumminess".
While Lance was scuba diving and reunion free time was scheduled the rest of us drove over to the coast with the Tucker's and went on a hike down to the oceanThe Taylor girls.Grandpa got tired of walking so Addy offered to give him a shoulder ride.It was actually quite warm and the kids had a blast playing in the ocean.They were all running like crazy through the water with huge smiles on their faces, it was so much fun to watch their excitement.Everyone else headed back to the cabin but since Ruth had never been to the top of Cape Perpetua and seen this amazing view we hurried and made a quick stop. (I had fallen in the water on the beach trying to jump across some rocks...hence the change in clothes. Lucky for me I actually had a change of clothes in the car.) Rafting on the river.Playing in the sand by the river, and enjoying the beautiful and WARM sunshine.Napping in the grass by the river.Christie napping while cutting carrots!?!Nikki and Megan are always awesome at entertaining the kids and involving them all.The uncles were so great to all get dressed up as ancient prophets to teach the kids some principle of the gospel. It was super fun and they really got into it making it very entertaining for all of us.Visiting around camp.

It was a great time had by all and we feel so blessed to be part of an amazing family. So here is to looking forward to 2012 when we shall gather again.

Birthday Celebration 2010

We always celebrate the girls birthday's with our respective families while we are in town visiting in the summer. This was our celebration in Washington... Garrett really had fun playing with the kitchen set that goes in the girls doll house. I think it must have made noise or something.

They got some fun new outfits which they love...they are true girls and love to get new clothes.
Blowing out the candles together and then admiring the beautiful princess cake....Thanks Grandma and Papa it was so fun.

Point Defiance Zoo

This is at the entrance of the zoo, when you walk through the gates you have a gorgeous view of the sound.Addy in the sharks mouth.

"Do we really have to stand in front of this boring Polar Bear?""Are my arms as big as he is wide?"
Taking a sit down break while the kids are looking at something, maybe the sea otters.Open wide for delicious Dippin' Dots... I think he likes them.
We went into this really cool bird section where you can buy bird seed on a Popsicle stick and then the birds land on the stick and eat the food from your hand. It was really neat.

Addy's 4th Birthday

Addy turned 4 in June -HOORAY!!!Look at all the fun things she got...she made out pretty good.Her cupcake cake that is supposed to look like a flower, but I was in too much of a hurry to do a very good job, but she didn't mind as long as we had pink cake.

We are so blessed to have this sweet, fun loving, mischievous, hilarious, silly, daring girl as part of our family. I can't believe how much she has grown in the last year, she has always been so tiny, but I think finally caught up. She has really become a little girl and is ready to stand up for herself now, no more letting big sister order her around. I have enjoyed watching her personality flourish as she grows and finds out more about what she likes, and what she doesn't. We love you little "Addabee"!

T-Ball 2010

Both Hannah and Addy played Tee Ball for the month of June. Hannah really figured out the game this year and enjoyed playing a lot more then in years past. It was fun to watch her improve and have fun. Addy on the other hand was only concerned about her body temperature...it seems as if the games were either too cold (most of the games were too cold) or too hot...

She of course really liked to hit the ball and run the bases, but when it was time to be out in the field she would check out...

I am not sure if she was hiding from the picture, the ball, or just the fact that she had to stand on the base and she was bored (most likely the latter)...She also found every chance she could to visit with whoever was close to her and might engage in a conversation... Another of her favorites was the cheer and the treats at the end of the game. As you can see I took on the challenge of coaching Addy's team with two of my friends. It was fun but lots of work keeping track of 12-13 3 & 4 year olds...we were all grateful there was three of us.

Where have we been?

...And so it starts the monsterous task of blogger catch-up, but I am bound and determined to get caught up, and soon. As the holidays approach us, faster then most like to admit, I know that I will have much more to blog about, and so in the lull between summer craziness and holiday craziness I am hoping to play catch-up (more for the future and my hope to remember the things we did in 2010). So Good Luck to me.... cause I am going to need it!!!

Kids Fish Free

On a cold day in June we decided to take our kids to free fishing day with some friends of ours. The girls got fishing poles last year for their birthdays and this is the first time we have ever used them, despite the promises Cory made all last summer to take them. Oh well they were still excited...

Garrett on the other hand, not so excited about fishing...he really just wanted to go swimming but his mean parents wouldn't even let him get close to the water.Hannah waiting patiently for dad to get her pole ready.Addy waiting patiently for a fish to bite....but we had no luck, not one single bite the entire time. BUMMER!The kids didn't mind though, they got balloons and other goodies and then we took them to that park to play. What more could you ask for?

While at the park Cory "convinced" me (dont know why I give into peer pressure so easily) to sit in this seat that goes in circles really fast (what a technical explanation???). Anyway I was so dizzy and a little sick , but haven't laughed that hard for a long time. Glad I could provide some entertainment to all who were there.