Easter!

Can you believe I'm actually posting? It's been a few months, but things are finally slowing down a bit. I got this picture from my mom recently from the Easter service at our church where we dedicated Tayla. The majority of Darik's extended family was able to come and my parents were there, too. It was really fun to have everyone there for such a blessed event. Plus, Tayla was just adorable!!!

Twins at 9+ weeks

This is my 9 week ultrasound, twin "A" on the right measures at 9 weeks 2 days and twin "B" measures at 9 weeks. I guess this is common for them to measure a few days apart throughout the pregnancy. I got to see both hearts beating and both babies moved for me as well, so fun!

Here's my latest pregnancy gripe:
Why do all the pills you have to take during pregnancy (prenatals, iron, calcium, etc.) also cause nausea? As if just being nauseous directly from pregnancy isn't enough! I think it's just plain mean.

Our New House

Here's a pic of our new digs out in Monroe. Darik is now looking at a 40+ min. drive to Seattle but with house prices forcing us young families out to the burbs we gotta' do what we gotta' do! Kindof crazy that we can't afford a house in the city Darik police's for... Anyway, we love the house and there is plenty of room to grow in, although with the two babies on the way we will be growing fast! We move in June 15th, and then those of you close enough by can come join us for a housewarming BBQ! I can't put our address on the website for obvious security reason's but I'll send it out soon.

Girls Night Out!

Some of the women from out church got together to have a girls night out of dinner and a movie. I had to skip out on the movie since Tuesday nights are my American Idol night with BFF Jenny. They went and saw that Owen Wilson/Sarah Jessica Parker flic anyway, so I think I got the best part of the night! This was the second girls night out dinner that I ended up knowing the waitress from high school, weird and slightly uncomfortable.

Girls Night Out 2

This is the almost all of the rest of gang.

My slide!

Tayla got a slide for her birthday that she can now go up and down all by herself! Her Auntie Beth and I took our girls to the Pacific Science Center this week and what was the only thing that amused Tayla?... A slide! Not the Pony Ride, not touching sea urchins and crabs, not looking at the reptile zoo, or huge dinasours moving around, but the teeny little toddler slide was endless entertainment! I'll be thinking twice next time I want to go pay $8 parking and $10 entrance fee to have my daughter play on a slide!

Happy Birthday Tayla (2 months late)

Tayla turned one on Feb. 19th. She decided to start walking 2 days later. Now I have the joy of running around in stores chasing after her!

Brrr!

Ahh, it's been so long! Life has been too mundane to post...Darik's at academy, I'm hanging out with Tayla and working a few hours here and there...Why does something have to happen in order to feel like I should post something? Anyway, here's Tayla all bundled up for a cold winter weekend at the cabin in January.

New Year's Eve

This is us deciding to join in the game of Apples to Apples. I highly recommend it, skeptical at first but ended up having a great time. Our friends Ursula and Paul opened their home to us churchies, kids and all (but Tayla stayed with G&G Thorn). It was great fun with more food than was necassary but an adequate amount of "New Years" beverages :). We played with my friends Angie (pastor's wife), her nephew Levi (who totally rocked and beat the pants off us adults)and her son Knox, Julie, her parents, and Ursula (but she was taking the picture). Fun times, we are so thankful for our new church The Vine (offshoot of Mars Hill, and an Acts 29 network church) and our awesome friends! Happy New Year!

Darik and Tracy on Christmas

We started a new tradition this year that who-ever handed out presents had to wear the Santa hat. Tayla was kind enough to take a nap for most of the gift opening which made for a relaxing morning. We headed to the cabin for the rest of the holiday weekend since Darik got to feeling a bit better. Merry Christmas!

My 1st Christmas

Tayla get's a drum. Although it looks as though she was interested she wasn't too into Christmas. Even the paper and bows didn't occupy her very long, but she did enjoy her new toys once we got them home.

Christmas Morning 2005

We spent Christmas Eve with Tracy's extended family at the Thorn's house and went back in the morning for a quiet morning with the immediate family. First we went to church and then made a stop at Grandma and Grandpa DenHerder's where Tayla got to open a few presents like the coat and walker she poses with here.

Bow-head

I've got bows on my head, but don't call me a bow-head! (andy melanakis, via MTV)

The Family

It was hard to get a pic of the family this Christmas because Darik was very sick. He has gotten pretty run down working 12 hour days on little sleep. He finally put in his two week notice at Starbucks on 1/6, yeah! He will be able to join the land of the living and kick all the sickies once and for all!

Mommy and Me

I love my baby!

4 Kids on a Couch

The older cousin's Kaylee and Kameron (Erin's older children) decided to give the babies some attention. Tayla loved watching them run around all night!

More Cousin's!

Finally, some Christmas pic's! Tayla Rae (10 months) and her second-cousin Peyton (6 1/2 months) were able to enjoy each-other's company this Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. Erin has two older kids, too, I'm trying my best to get caught up!

Santa is Scary!

What a picture! Tayla was not thrilled with her visit to Santa but we found the picture hilarious! Better luck next year...