Tyler's 5th birthday

Some summer fun!

This year, I didn't have to help out at the Hop Festival, so we got to enjoy it with the kids. Tyler rode the ponies and all the jumpies, we ate food, and just relaxed. As 7:00 pm came near, it was time to head home and put Brandon to bed. Grandma and Grandpa stayed a bit longer with Tyler and enjoyed the rides.

Brandon, Tyler and I spent alot of time this summer at the Moxee Swimming Pool!

Tyler has turned into the ultimate little fishy this summer. He did swimming lessons for the second year, and just loves the water. His favorite thing to do is jump over his teacher's head when they jump in the pool. We brought Brandon a few times this year, but it seems like the water was always a bit too cold for him. He sure looks handsome in his little trunks, though!

2 handsome boys!

The last day of our beach weekend!

Tyler just loves running from those waves!
Our last night... waiting for the sun to set. The sky is so beautiful
the four of us right before sunset

Still at the beach! Andrew and Tyler doing what they do best :)
Tyler, AKA little Andrew. He is truly a spitting image of his daddy! I can't believe he is starting kindergarten! Where has all the time gone?
Tyler writing his own name in the sand!
Andrew and his 2 boys!

STP, Visiting great grandma Heck, and Seaside Oregon!

Great Grandpa Leo
Tyler, Mommy and Brandon
the four of us
Brandon posing at the hotel!
Tyler and Brandon posing

4 months old! I just can't beleive it. Brandon is getting such personality. He smiles ALL the time, and is just a little ham. He loves to look at people, and has begun to roll over. He started at 3 1/2 months, and is very strong!
Brandon and his cousin Noelle. We stayed at Ed and Nicole's house the night before Andrew did the bike ride from Seattle to Portland.
Andrew getting up at 4am to head to the start line!
Great-Great Grandma Heck! She will be 104 in November! Brandon loved staring at her. He loves looking at new people!
Mommy and baby on the beach. Brandon is just now able to sit in this carrier. He gets all warm and toasty, and will fall asleep! This is the second time we've come to the beach this year. Brandon was 4 weeks old the first time we came, and now he is 4 months!

We absolutely love the beach. We come as often as we can! Next time, we're going to stay in Cannon beach, and see what that town has to offer. It's fun to look back at all the pictures of the kids in the sand, as well as our names and the dates. The most beautiful pictures come from the beach!

Grandma Rose and her grandbabies

Brandon rolls over at 3 1/2 months!

Brandon has been trying so hard to roll over! He turns his face toward the carpet and tries to get the rest of his body over! Finally, he does it! And the best part is, I got it on video! Andrew is talking to Patrick on the phone, and you can hear me getting all excited....while Patrick is wondering what in the world is going on at our house :)

4th of July 2008