Dreaming of Sunshine

Well everyone... Today was another step in the "Maui direction." We just finished with one of our FINAL vet appointments. In order to bring our cat along on our Maui move, we have to go through numerous steps that include extremely expensive vet visits. Today was no exception. Musha was micro chipped and had blood drawn for a rabies test. Of course it was pouring this morning as I packed along a brand new baby.... diaper bag... purse.... a crabby 10 year old... and an inpatient kitty in a crate. The only thing that kept me from losing my patience was the image above. Three more months..... Three more months... But who's counting??!!

Christmas 2008

Santa spoiled Caleb this year..... He's been asking for a Sony PSP forever!!!

Aunt Heather and baby Quincy.

Cousin Isabella still can't get enough of Q.


Isaiah's keeps wondering when Q will be able to "Get up and play".

The kids got these magnetic blocks from Santa. Needless to say I think the adults had a bit more fun with them. This one was over 6 feet tall!!

Dean, Heather and Quincy.

Uncle Sherriden and Quincy.

Daddy and his boy.

We love Nana and Aunt Heather.

Sleepy.... Sleepy.....

Just another cute picture of daddy and Quincy.

Here comes Quincy!

Quincy Maka'ai Blackwell came to us on November 13th 2008.

Caleb, Quincy, Lori and Andy

I think he's dreaming about Mommy.

Aunt Ashley & Uncle Ryan visiting Quincy for the first time in the hospital.

This is a cute story..... We were having a really hard time coming up with a name for our new little man. Everyone that came to visit in the hospital was required to give an idea on the white board. We defiantly had many different and interesting ideas. Especially from Dean's 4 year old niece and nephew. Isabella wanted to name him Ballerina and her twin brother Isaiah came up with wolverine. Needless to say, we almost went for wolverine!!

Thanksgiving Day

My little old soul.... Sometimes he can be so serious! And boy does he look like his daddy!

Thanksgiving day at Quincy's aunt Heather's house.

Quincy loves his cousin Isabella.

Holiday Choir Concert

Caleb has been loving choir. He did such a great job!!!

Ryan and Ashley August 2008

Adrien and Anne.

Caleb walking Grammy down the isle. Doesn't he look so handsome in that suit!!

I love this picture with the sailboat in the background.

It was a beautiful but extremely hot late afternoon.

You probably can't tell.... but baby Quincy is in this picture!!

Don't you just love west Seattle!!

Look at that handsome wedding party.

Ashley and Ryan.... what a cute couple!

Orcas Island 2008

The Inn on Orcas Island.

Moran State Park on Orcas Island.

We had lunch on the deck of this hole in the wall pub. Good food with an amazing view.

We had dinner at this amazing restaurant on the island that served only organic ingredients grown on the property. Amazing!

Anne's Birthday Party 2008

A few of my best friends celebrating my birthday at our favorite steak house..... The Metropolitan Grill in Seattle.

Steve and Jimmy livin it up!!

Lori and Anne

My best friend Lori and her boyfriend Andy...... If you can blieve it, I was actually the matchmaker!!!