Finally, a new post

We have moved into our new house and are loving the house and the area. We feel so close to everything that we are taking advantage of it. Brecken loves to walk around downtown Kirkland on Friday nights and have some yummy ice cream for dessert. He has finally decided he likes ice cream and he ate this entire bowl by himself. Thank goodness he did a lot of running around to get the sugar out of his system before bedtime.
We have also been hiking a lot this summer. Brecken walks about a mile before he wants into the backpack to take in the scenery. He is heavy but so happy in the backpack. It is a great workout for Steve and I.
Here are the boys on our Rattlesnake Ridge hike.

We are all moved in...

We have gotten all moved into our new house. All the pictures aren't hung and the decorations aren't all out but we are living here and so happy being in the house. Brecken took the move like a champ. He has loved the new house both inside and the yard. B's poor dog Jager took a little more time becoming comfortable in the house but seems to be getting a lot better.

Now that we are so close to Bothell, Woodinville and Juanita/Kirkland, every Sunday we ride our bikes somewhere new to breakfast. B loves being on the front of the bike. Last week he even fell asleep in his bike seat. :)

B has been talking up a storm. His favorite words right now are "car" and "up". He doesn't walk anywhere, he runs. It is so much fun chasing him around (most of the time). We took him hiking on Saturday and he walked a mile of the hike. He loves the outdoors.

Since it has been so long since the last blog, I have no idea what to write. Pictures and more coming soon.

Muscle Man

Brecken loves coming to the gym with Steve and I and even likes to copy us when we are joking around at home. Look at these picture perfect squats and his hilarious push ups. Enjoy!!

Dance Machine

Brecken has turned into a little dance machine. This is Brecken, dancing with Alyssa.

The Bakers are Moving...

After being in our house for over 10 years, we are moving closer to Steve's work. We have been talking about moving for 5 years and finally found the right time to make this transition. As sad as we are to leave our great Duvall neighborhood, we are excited to not have the extra commute anymore. Packing is definitely an experience with a toddler but have gotten a lot of great help from our family to keep Brecken busy so we can get things done. We will be moving out of our Duvall house Memorial weekend and living with our friends Sam and Kent for 3 weeks until we move into our new house June 24th. We have rented out our Duvall house to a great lady who is excited to live here and who will take great care of our home.

This is a busy time with packing and moving but very exciting.

Spring Time Hiking

Steve took Brecken hiking up Mt. Si with Lindsay, Cody, Lee and Hugh. Mt. Si is not an easy hike, especially with about 40 extra pounds on your back. There was snow on the trail they had to make it through as well. They made it to the top and had a great time. Brecken loves being outdoors and even took a 45 minute nap in the backpack on the way down.



On a rare sunny day this May in WA., we took Brecken hiking up to Twin Falls with Lee, Hugh and Sophia. It was a great time with perfect weather. The falls are worth the hike.

Easter 2011

We had a fun and laid back Easter. Beppe, Grandpa, Yaya and Aunt Shelley came over for brunch and to watch Brecken open his Easter basket and hunt for eggs. Unfortunately, we didn't get many pictures ... but the good part is we were having so much fun we forgot to take the pictures. He loved looking for his eggs and trying to take everything out of Grandpa's basket. Each holiday just gets more fun as he gets older.

Jager was a very good sport when we put his bunny ears on him. Brecken thought it was hilarious as did we. Jager did not think it was fun.

On Friday night, we had some friends over to dye easter eggs. Brecken and Oakley (1 yr) had a lot of fun dropping their eggs into the dye. Oakley also loved lunging towards B and giving him lots of kisses. B only liked it when it was his idea. He cried every time Oakley lunged first. I need to find those pictures and I will post a few.