A beautiful spring day

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Hi.

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It has been a pretty beautiful week in the Pacific Northwest.

Which means we get to go outside and play!

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Hannah enjoyed blowing bubbles.

And Eli enjoyed watching them.

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He is at the stage where he’ll just sit on the blanket because he doesn’t quite know what to make of the grass.

It’s a nice stage.

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I told Hannah I would blow extra bubbles if she took a nice picture with her brother.  This is the best I got.  At least they are both looking in the same direction.

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The dog was thrilled. 

It was a lovely afternoon.

Oh, and Eli had something he wanted to share with you all…

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His “my dad is rad” shirt must be in the wash!  ;-) 

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Comments

Three Js said…
So cute! The sun is out and we're ready to head to the park as soon as jacob wakes up!
April 16, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Anonymous said…
You know your kids are absolutely beautiful, right?!
April 16, 2009 at 4:08 PM
Anonymous said…
You could make money with those photo skills!
April 16, 2009 at 5:08 PM
The Rambler said…
Great pics of the kids.

Laughed out LOUD when read the dad's shirt must be in the wash :)

FUN.E.

:)
April 16, 2009 at 5:14 PM
Country Mouse, City Mouse said…
As always the cutest children in blogland!
April 16, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Megan said…
Today was so nice! I loved it!

Looks like you guys had a fun time out in the sun!! So cute. =D
April 16, 2009 at 6:27 PM
MamaJoss said…
I love the color of your son's hair...especially in the sunlight -- awesome!! Your daughter is a cutie patootie..she DID take a great photo for you :)
April 16, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Roxy said…
LOVE the outside pics.What fun!!!
Can't wait for warmer weather!!!
April 16, 2009 at 7:21 PM
Stacy said…
Your whole "It's a nice stage" line made me smile.

And I love the shirt.
April 16, 2009 at 8:58 PM
Erin said…
beautiful children! cute dog! Makes me MISS the Northwest! It is still windy and chilly here!
April 16, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Daddy M said…
In the wash? Right! Love the picture of him watching his big Sis
April 17, 2009 at 5:09 AM
Cathy said…
Too cute!

We were lovin' the weather her in Oregon too! (it's raining today, though:( )

And I NEVER bribe my kids to get them to do things;)
April 17, 2009 at 8:23 AM
Lisa@saltandlightstudio said…
It's hard getting two small children to pose together, seriously HARD. Looks like a gorgeous day, can't believe your grass is so darn green, you should see MY yard...shutter...

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April 18, 2009 at 3:18 PM
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