MORE FIRSTS FOR THE KIDDOS

MATTIE SITTING UP

Mattie started sitting up about a month ago, and now she's a pro

MATTIE EATING SOLID FOOD...sort of

We've started her on veggies, starting with carrots. She was a little timid this first time, but now she scarfs down the carrots, just like the cereal. We don't think she'll be a problem eater :)

CJ AT THE GIANT RADIO FLYER WAGON

It's kind of sad that we've been in Spokane for two years and this the first time we've ventured over to the ginormous wagon in downtown's Riverfront Park. With how steep the slide is, it might take another two years before CJ will feel comfortable going down by himself

CJ ON A CARNIVAL RIDE

The Riverfront Park has a few carnival rides during the summer and this was CJ's first time riding any such thing. We weren't sure how he was going to like it, and these photos aren't that great, but they still capture the pure joy on CJ's face. It cost $3.50 to ride this thing, but the expression on CJ's face was priceless!

MATTIE WEARING THIS BIB

Ok, she's not a big fan, but they keep her clean - all of her - which makes it worth it. CJ doesn't really love wearing them either...oh well

CJ EATING AN ICE CREAM BAR

The first time that we can remember, anyway...who could forget something like this? :)

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AUF WIEDERSEHEN, WENATCHEE

We will miss your uncanny ability to avoid storms

We will miss being oh-so-close to the splash pad at your Rotary Park

We will miss the great runs we shared

We will miss a bathroom and tub you had just for CJ

We will miss your living room that served as a dining room, camp site, theatre, bedroom, storage room, and playroom

We will miss your one-level apartment

We will miss your fantastic law firm with wonderful people

JDSA Associates (L-R): Liz McCown, Kristin Ferrera, Megan Curry (holding Liz's baby), Bryce (holding CJ), Colleen Diener, Kevin Bromiley

We will miss your Sage Hills ward that made us feel so welcome, even though we weren't there much

We will miss our drives and walks around your quaint neighborhoods on your warm summer evenings

We will miss your amazing fresh fruit and produce

We will miss your comfortable pace of life and the great memories you made for us

And as for you, Spokane...watch out - we're back!

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