Evergreen State Fair

Saturday was a day of fun when we went with Grandma & Grandpa to the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe. We enjoyed lots of fair food, and Daddy even won Logan a big stuffed prize. Granted, we played the water game in the kiddie section of the carnival and I was the only adult playing, but hey - it was for Logan! (To be honest, I didn't realize that I was the only adult playing until after I had paid, and at that point, I knew I really better win!) We had a ton of fun, and we even found Grandpa's lost glasses before we left for home! :-)

Lori's big purchase was some jewelry cleaner. You know, the kind that they sell after they clean one ring free? Well, she finally bought some and has been a jewelry cleaning machine ever since! I keep looking for the television cameras because she is walking advertisement. If you have any jewelry you would like to look "good as the day you bought it," then give her a call! She's going nuts!! We're looking forward to a fun Labor Day, though we may just veg around the house all day!

For more fair photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/rev.kevin.daniels/EvergreenStateFair.

Junior High Breakfast

On Wednesday, Kevin had the fun "job" of hosting a junior high breakfast in honor of the students who are graduating out of the junior high class at church. It was a really fun breakfast with wacky awards (and some more serious ones). Here I am with the 3 graduates who are on their way into high school. Check out more photos here: http://picasaweb.google.com/rev.kevin.daniels/JuniorHighBreakfast.

Visiting Grandma Fox & Bruce

Last weekend was a fun weekend for all of us as we traveled across the mountains to Bridgeport to visit Grandma Fox & Grandpa Bruce. It was a great time to visit and just relax for a few days. Grandma cooked up a storm and we ate like kings! It was great having some down time and spending it with family. On the way home we stopped at the French Fry Place in Sultan for some of the best fries known to man! See more photos of the trip here: http://picasaweb.google.com/rev.kevin.daniels/VisitingGrandmaFoxBruce.

Kamryn's Good!!

Well, let me start with the most important news of the day: Kamryn is fine! She has mild head flattening in the back, but it is not anything to worry about. It will probably work itself out within the next few months and the therapy that is available would not provide any benefit for such a minor problem. There is no need for follow-up unless it becomes worse, which the specialist says does not happen with her condition. She told us that if we keep her off of her back as much as possible during the day that it would be of benefit for her. We are very thankful to God.

G-Sale

This Friday and Saturday we are having a garage sale to help clean out the clutter! Hopefully we can make a few extra bucks while at the same time getting rid of the extra stuff that has been piling up. Lori won't be able to take Friday off, but Kevin & Vicky will be there manning the driveway!

Kamryn's Check-Up

Today was Kamryn's 4-month well-child check-up and immunizations. Things went alright, but not great. First, her stats: Weight: 15lbs, 3 oz (72%), Height: 25 1/2 inches (82%), Head Circumference: 17 inches (91%). She is definitely on the large size, but her growth curve has stayed consistent, so there are no worries there.

She checked out fine on all other areas except for a bulge on her right forehead above the eye. The doctor does not think it is a serious problem (no tumors or anything like that), but he wants to have it checked out just to be on the safe side. So we will be taking her to Children's Craniofacial Center. Once the office faxes over the referral we can make an appointment and then we go from there. Because her head is sort-of flatter on the back left side, the doctor thinks that it might be the cause, but he wants a specialist to make sure. He told us that this is just a precautionary step and there is no need to worry at this point. Of course, there is always some stress and worry on our part (and I'm sure for some of you, too), but we trust that God is in control and that He knows what is best.

**UPDATE: Her doctor's appointment is in Seattle on Monday, August 18, at 2:00 pm.**

Daddy's Barber Shop

Well, Daddy's Barber Shop was open for business this morning, and it was way past time for Logan to get that hair cut! Logan does pretty well, but since his hair was so long it took longer than usual. Mommy had to come help by offering stickers for sitting still. A few stickers later and we were done! Thanks, Mommy! More Photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/rev.kevin.daniels/DaddySBarberShop

Kamryn's First Night in Her Crib

Well, Mommy and Kamryn got home safely after a great trip to Kansas. It was time for a big change for Kamryn when she got home - she spent Monday night in her crib for the first time. It was a little rocky those first couple nights, but last night (Wednesday) she slept through the night as normal. Logan is doing fine with little sis in the room, and doesn't usually wake up. When he does wake up, we just tell him it's not time to get up yet, and he goes back to sleep! We are hopeful that lasts!

Food!!!

Wednesday night Kamryn had her first* solid food! We mixed some rice and milk and let her at it. She didn't really know what was going on at first, but then got the hang of it. The doc said we could try introducing some fruits and veggies to her, so we will be slowly doing that. See more photos of the fun: http://picasaweb.google.com/rev.kevin.daniels/KamrynSFirstSupper.

*this is called her "first," but Daddy has already snuck some ice cream for her...though there's no official proof of that!

Grandma Fox Comes to Town

After the Seahawks Scrimmage, we drove up to Cindy's to see the family and Grandma Fox who had driven over from Eastern Washington. She and Bruce have a place over there, and it's a pretty long drive, so it's really great when she gets to come over. Rhonda & Al, Cindy & Jim, Brittani, Tyler, & Ella, Britni, and Christopher all were there, along with Grandma & Grandpa. This was the first time that Ella and Logan got to meet, and it was great to see everyone. Logan, Ella, and Kamryn all got lots of cool presents from their Aunts, and Logan ended up with a big bubble blower that is sure to entertain! (I just sounded like a commercial for the thing, didn't I?!) Thanks to Aunt Cindy & Aunt Rhonda for all the goodies!

Go Seahawks!

Logan and Daddy were still missing Kamryn & Mommy on Saturday, but the day was full of fun distractions! For one, Logan got to go to his FIRST Seahawks Game! Alright, it was just a scrimmage, but still it was a lot of fun for all of us. We got there early and found seats in the fifth row back on the 50 yard line! It was so cool to be that close! Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Brian, Aunt Heather, and Heather's dad, Kurt, all joined us for the fun. Grandma even bought Logan a Seahawk Football that talks & cheers! It was the perfect gift as Logan is now learning how to catch! He is doing really well at it - we surprised Mommy when she got back at how well he is actually doing. Logan can also count to 10 (most of the time), but usually forgets the number 5. Wierd, huh? Check out more photos at our family photo album (see link to the left).

Moving Brian & Heather

Well, Friday was a day off work for me and Dad, but Brian had plenty of work for us to do! Brian and Heather moved into their new house in the Issaquah Highlands Friday (on their 6 month wedding anniversary), and Dad and I came to help Brian empty their storage locker. With the help of a 24 foot truck, Brian's truck, and Dad's truck, we got everything to the house in one load. The house is really nice, and we hope that Brian, Heather, & Jersey will be very happy there!