Road Trip Part 2: Pullman

On our second part of our road trip we headed to Pullman for the 4th of July!  While living in Pullman my dad would come over for a few days and spend the 4th with us.  We would go to the Johnson Parade, Jeff & Jenny's BBQ and of course Sunnyside Park for the 4th of July fireworks. This was one of the traditions we new we would miss about Pullman, but thankfully it worked out for us to participate in this tradition for at least one more year.

 



Some of the kiddos waiting for the Johnson Parade to begin!

Emma and Lainey waving their American flags!

Cole sporting his red, white and blue!

The Lentil Festival car!  Another tradition and event we will miss!

This is one of my favorite floats in the parade!

The BIG red chair!



Where's WALDO?

Emma and Sophie

While waiting for the fireworks Emma gave daddy raspberries!



Kent was kind of surprised she actually did it!

Making sure the fire fighter's gear is in good condition!

Taking a stroll through the park.

Emma and Lainey playing ring around the rosie



Happy 4th of July

Road Trip Part 1: Spokane

In early July the kids, my dad and I crammed all of our stuff into my car and headed on a road trip to Spokane.  Kent's best friend Jason and his family were visiting from Alabama and it had been 1-2 years since we had seen them so I thought why not take my 1 1/2 month old and my 2 year old on a 6 hour road trip (which with two young kids actually takes 7-8 hours).  Well to my surprise the kids did amazing until the last 30 minutes or so.  I don't think it would have gone as smoothly if my dad had not been with me and thankfully it worked out that Kent would be able to meet us in Spokane on his way to Colorado for a visit as well.  Even though it was extremely hot and a long drive it was worth it to see our friends and their kids.  We definitely miss having them close by for weekend visits and camping trips.

Emma flirting with Andre

Amazed at how much Kendra has grown over the past two years!!!

Emma and daddy playing catch!

Kallie taking a break from the pool to eat some yummy food!



Klara taking a break from all the yummy food to go for a swim!



Whatever you do daddy don't drop it!

It is wayyyyy too hot out here, can we go inside yet?

Emma eating the yummy food, well most of it ended up in her tummy and not on her face!

So before we continued our road trip to Pullman I wanted to get a few pictures of all the kids and this is what I got

I am pretty sure these are the cutest pictures ever!  Sander family we miss you so much and hope we get to see you again soon

Meet N Greet

After Mommy, Daddy, Emma and Cole got settled at home Grandma Kathy put together a Meet N Greet for family and friends to meet Cole.  The theme was inspired by one of Mommy's favorite books The Very Hungry Caterpillar. 

Yummy Caterpillar Food

The Very Hungry Cupcake Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Wrap Caterpillar

Decorations

 

 

 

 

Games

 

The guests had to guess what age Kent was in each of the pictures!

Guests were encouraged to decorate a onesie for Cole

                                                            By Annie Bofenkamp

 

By: Krista Zuber

Family & Friends



Mommy, Grandma Kathy, Great Aunt Kathy, Jodi, and Sydney

Emma playing with the bubbles!

CHEESE!!!



The guest of honor!

Miss Annie and Cole

Jessica holding Jodie's newest little one Addison

Grandma Kathy and her very tired grandchildren

 

Bradley Babies

After all of the Bradley babies were born we thought we should get together for a Bradley meet n greet before some of the Bradley families moved.  All but one of the Bradley babies was able to make it and one was still taking comfort in his mommy's tummy.

Well Emma is not a Bradley baby, but she is a Bradley big sister so she gets to join in! :)
Emma, Cole, Mollie & Andrew

Cole attempting to hold Mollie's hand!

Rebecca & Andrew, Anna & Mollie, Me and Cole

These are three adorable Bradley babies!

All Comers Track Meet

During my fist visit to MOPS I found out about the All Comers Track Meet in Burlington, WA. This even is put on by the Parks and Rec department for kids and adults of all ages.  There are a variety of track events that families get to participate in.   

Emma all ready to go in her ACTM t-shirt!

 The Long Jump

 Daddy explaining to Emma what to do.

 

 Run Emma Run!!!

 

Look Daddy I did it!

 50 Meter Hurdles

Emma practicing running over the hurdles. 
It was more like run...stop...step over hurdle... and run again!



Look at our little athlete!!!

Softball Throw

 

 

Shot Put



Waiting for instructions on how to do shot put!

OK I'm ready!



OK daddy let me throw the ball!

 



Father's Day 2013

This year we spent Father's Day with Kent's family in Olympia.  It was the first time his family met Cole and it was opening day of the Grunenfelder pool.  Emma had a blast swimming with her cousins, papa and grandma.  Cole was still a little new to be swimming, but he enjoyed all of the hugs and kisses from his aunts and uncles.

Emma's first swim of the summer

Look how happy our little fish is.  I am amazed at how much she loves the water!

Gotta love the goggles!

Look papa I made my own water wings!

Cole snuggling with Grandma

 

Happy Father's Day!!!  Four generations of Grunenfelders.