We Bark for Sark!

Matt claims he made that up, but I have my suspicions. The reference is to the excitement over the new Husky Head Coach Steve Sarkisian. After going 0-12 last year, it's a new era in Husky Football, and fans are ecstatic.

We went to the annual Spring game (scrimmage) to be part of the festivities. It was the girls' first trip to the Holy Land (aka Husky Stadium) and they loved it! We've never seen a crowd liks this at a Spring Game. There were probably 10,000 people there!

The girls danced to the music playing before the game, smiled at the kids sitting behind us and clapped when the Purple team scored. We anticipated having to leave the game early, but they lasted for the entire game! It was a good dry run for the fall, when we hope to take them to a real game or two.

The whole fam with Harry Husky. That's Mia with Matt, looking at the camera. Emma was distracted by the activity behind us.

Daddy and his girls, getting ready for the game. Emma waves to her fans.

Yay! The Huskies won - finally! Now if only they could do this in a real game, when they're not playing each other.

At the Playground

After some morning chores, we headed out to the playground at the Community Center across the street.  In the past the girls weren't too interested in the playground, but they've gradually gotten used to it and become more interested since they play on the one at daycare.  On Friday, Emma went down the slide at school several times, smiling the whole time. We wanted to see it for ourselves!

A double slide - perfect! Emma warmed up right away.  Mia was a little more hesitant.

But Mia warmed up quickly and loved it! 

Emma takes on the twisty slide.  So much fun!

Of course, the girls' mode of transport was via their new Radio Flyer wagon. Daddy pulls them across the playground.

Taking it all in. And holding on like they're supposed to.

Around the House

Snapped a couple of shots while we were taking care of some Saturday morning chores...

Emma and Mia "help" Daddy load the dishwasher. (Yes, Matt is wearing Mucklucks.)

Forget the Diaper Derby, it's Demolition Derby time! The girls collide in the kitchen.

Hot Wheels

Nanny Janny pulls us around the backyard in the brand new wagon she got us. 

NJ visited from Olympia and brought her gardening tools with her to spruce up our yard. Mom and Dad sure are lucky to have her help with that.  And we're lucky because she's making our yard a more fun place for us to play this summer. 

It was a nice, warm weekend - perfect for riding around in our new wheels.  We had a great time cruising up and down the block in front of our house, and then in the backyard, too. Thanks, Nanny Janny!

We love our new ride! (Mia is on the left, Emma on the right)

Holding on tight, like we're supposed to.

"Yay, this is so much fun!" says Mia, clapping.

We want to stand up, but mom keeps telling us to sit down. C'mon, Mom, please?!

Easter Sunday

Look what the Easter Bunny brought! Emma and Mia check out the goodies in their Easter baskets.

Mia and Emma examine their eggs more closely...yum, Goldfish crackers!

Emma searches for more eggs.

Mia is so excited, she just can't hide it!

Emma gets her first taste of chocolate...a See's Easter egg. (Mia got to try some too, but was too full from breakfast and not as interested. Little did she know what she was missing!)

Grandma's Girl - Emma

Grandma's Girl - Mia

Mia tries to catch Emma in a race up the stairs. Emma was too fast for the camera!

Mia looks so grown up holding her own Easter basket.

Emma make sure she finds every last Easter egg in her basket...again.

Fun with Easter eggs, take 2.

Mia is on the lookout for the kitty...or Grandpa. Either would be very exciting!

Mia tackles Emma over an Easter egg. (They're both giggling, if you can't tell.)

The girls take a milk break.

The Lund Four - Emma, Matt, Megan, Mia

We had a wonderful Easter weekend! While technically this wasn't the girls' first Easter (they were in the hospital last year), it was sort of another "first" for us and we enjoyed every minute of it. The excitement and joy on the girls' faces is just priceless. We feel very lucky!

Grandma & Grandpa's House!

We decided it would be nice to get away for a weekend, and spend Easter with family. And after being spoiled by last weekend's sunny weather, it was one more reason to head east of the mountains.

The girls were troopers during the long car ride. Although shy upon arrival, they quickly warmed up to Grandma, Grandpa and Uncle Pete, and took off exploring the house.

Family dinner: Emma, Mia, Daddy. Uncle Pete, Grandpa, Grandma

Emma and Mia warm up their cars and take them for a spin around the house.

One car was a gift from Grandma and Grandpa, and it's been the only toy they fight over. They LOVE the freedom or standing and walking on their own with it. One of their friends from school, Sam, let them borrow his, so we brought them both for the girls to play with over the weekend. There is a lot more space at Grandma and Grandpa's house, so they had a great time cruising around.


On Saturday the girls wore their "Hanford Baby" shirts - gifts from the Bunch family. We rarely dress the girls exactly alike; they usually wear different colors - and we realized how hard it's getting to telling them apart! I know I have the right labels for the photos below, at least.

Emma and Mia enjoy snacktime outside.

Emma loved "picking" flowers (i.e. grabbing bunches at a time). She gave this one to Mama. How sweet!

Mia was fascinated with the flowers. She likes to examine things closely and pay attention to the details. And she won't eat green vegetables, but why not a green flower stem?

Pensive Emma

Mia, our little rascal.

Grandpa and his "Hanford Babies." Notice the message on Emmas rear: "Hazardous Waste Site"

The Sun Comes to Ballard

Grammy came to visit this weekend from San Diego, and brought the nice weather with her!

On Saturday, the four of us girls went out to lunch and shopping. The girls just love dining out and are so well-behaved. As long as we can keep all the silverware away from them, we're in good shape. Grammy even let them try some ice cream for dessert! It was a hit, as you can imagine.

Then on Sunday, the five of us (the girls + Daddy) got reacquainted with our neighborhood. We took a long walk around Ballard - first to the Locks, then down to Shilshole. We stopped for a late lunch at Anthony's, and lucked out with a table by the water.

We're not used to the sunshine and are going to have to incorporate sunscreen application for the girls into our routine. They're also going to have to get used to wearing hats, which only Emma will tolerate at this point.

Grammy and Mia watch the boats line up at the Locks. Thanks, Grammy, for bringing the CA sunshine!

Dad and Emma take in the view.

Dad and his "Norwegian Princesses" pay homage to Leif Erickson down at Shilshole.

Mia waits patiently for her fish 'n chips while dining at Anthony's.

Emma takes in the water view from the table. She takes in the Cherrios and Goldfish crackers too.

Sunshine = Happy Girls

Adorable Emma shows off her new, squinty smile.

E: Just sittin' on the steps, eating a Fig Newton.

Our beautiful Mia...She's not much of a hat girl, but she might have to learn to like them with that blonde hair and fair skin.

M: Taking in the sunshine from the front steps.