Discovery Playground

We went to a park in Spokane called Discovery Playground that is so unique--I wish there was a park like it in Kansas City! There are musical exhibits, innovative toys, imprints of fossils, oversized props--it almost seems a little Doctor Seuss-ish! Except for the freezing weather, it would have been a nice place for a picnic!

Weekend with the Smiths

Lily & Gigi napping on the drive to Coeur d'Alene

This was Lily's first time on a ride! She, Halle, & Caleb had so much fun!

Lily meets Moses.

Moses likes Lily alright, but Lily loves Moses.
Moses spends the next week as the object of her affection.

Cousins!!

Flight to Spokane

The ride from the parking lot to the terminal was a bumpy one and Lily was nervous to be out of her carseat.

Although we paid for three seats, Lily spent the first flight on Daddy's lap!

Lily and Grandma Christy are reunited!!

Headed out West

Well it took a lot of coordination on the parts of several people but thankfully, we are finally heading back to the northwest for a two week trip!

We look forward to seeing all our family and hopefully a few friends as well!

Happy Birthday, Lily!!

Lily, how old are you now?

Being 2 really wears a girl out!

Wow...has it really been two years already?!

I could write volumes about what Lily means to us and how she has changed us, but the simple truth is that being a parent is such an incredible blessing--it's so much more than I could ever adequately describe!

That God would choose to share Lily with Eric and me is so...humbling...because she is such a treasure!! The best way I can describe her is like a diamond--She has many facets, each adding to her brilliance!

She is so funny!

Tonight after the bath Lily disappeared into her room. A minute later she emerged with a pair of Dora undies that she put on all by herself--inside out and backwards!

She really keeps us laughing!!