Charlie and I had a great time this Saturday celebrating our anniversary. We went to happy hour and a movie. Grandma Sherry came over and cuddled the two little ones. It was great to go out and have an adult evening. The kids were great for Grandma and we had a blast.

On Sunday Carter turned five so we celebrated his birthday at the pump it up in Tigard. Gwynn had a great time with all the boys. Gwynn was the only girl with five little boys. We then went back to the Ellis home for pizza, cake and presents. Gwynn played hot wheels and checked out Carters new hot wheels bike with flames. Bri also made Gwynn a cute little goodies bag with all her favorite items. Gwynn had so much fun she was ready for a nap as soon as we came home.

Payton is a water baby just like his big sister...he gets so excited before and after the bath...I think this picture pretty much sums up how much he loves his bath time!

Gwynn is defiantly my mini me..if I clean she cleans. She loves all things girly but has a tough side and isn't afraid to try new things. I love to watch her daily growing she is turing into a beautiful little person.

My best friend Bri and I last weekend at the cocktail party. It was fun but Charlie and I didn't stay long we wanted to get back to our two sick little ones asap. It was fun to have a glass of wine and chat with some friends.

MacDonald's-Charlie,Tiffany,Gwynn & baby number two!

A hard week

A cute little picture of our sleepy little man....if he would only sleep that well at night!

Charlie is training Gwynn to read four wheel magazines while in the bathroom....

Patyon loves this toy her recieved from Grandma and Grandpa MacDonald. He dances to the music and rides it everyday...if he is fussy it makes him smile and dance!

The past couple weeks have been rough. Gwynn and Payton woke up really sick last Friday night with a really awful cough and couldn't sleep. They were both later diagnosed with croup. It was very scary when Gwynn woke up screaming. Since our first doctors appointment we have been back three times and now both kiddos are on antibiotics and seem to be on the road to recovery. I have been trying to get them out of the house in the fresh air at least once a day this seems to help Payton but makes Gwynn worse? We have taken walks to the park and played in the garage. I am getting a bit stir crazy!

Charlie and I celebrated our anniversary on Wednesday with some pizza and wine! It was nice not to have cook and just enjoy our family. We had planned to go snowboarding this weekend to celebrate but with two sick babies its to hard to leave. Aunt Libby and Uncle Brian were going to baby sit and wanted to have a sleep over before there little sweat pea arrives. We bagged the idea all together but plan to go out for dinner and a movie tomorrow while grandma Sherry gets her cuddle time in with the kiddos.


I must say we have crammed a lot in the past four years....two babies and a house later. There is no one I would rather go through the adventures of life with. Charlie is kind,funny,thoughtful, honest, and strong. I thank him for the two beautiful healthy babies he has given me as well as the opportunity to stay home and take care of them both. He truly is my best friend and I can't put into words how much he means to me. I just feel so blessed that we get to enjoy the rest of our lives together. On our anniversary and always, I want to celebrating the wonderful man you are and the husband I love! Thank you for letting me talk your ear off while you doze off to sleep everynight.... its by far the favorite part of my day!





We have been missing our dance lessons, swim and play dates this week but hope everyone is tip top next week so we can get back on schedule. We also really want to visit cousin Beau and Aunt Libby! We are having so much fun having Beau in our lives and can't wait for another baby girl. I never thought I would get so excited for someone else to have a baby but when you have an amazing sister like Tarah and sister in law its hard to contain yourself! I am so happy Beau has blessed our lives and can't wait for Libby & Brian's little bundle! I am so excited for Libby and Brian and truely can't ,can't wait!!!! I am so happy and excited!

A FUN WEEK

Last Wednesday we went down to Corvallis to visit Cousin Beau, Tarah & Brodie on our way to the MacDonald Ranch. We picked up some American Dream pizza in Corvallis for lunch ( the best pizza!) to help feed the busy new parents. Beau has been a bit colicky. Beau has some acid reflux problems but has been put on medication that has been helping. Tarah looks amazing and is the most wonderful new mom. Brodie is a very hands on Dad who is doing a great job.

Gwynn really wanted to cuddle and hold Beau. She really likes her new cousin. It was so sweet to see Gwynn and Payton interact with there new cousin. I got a lot of good cuddle time in too. I rocked Beau for a good hour or two before Charlie pulled me out the door to head south.

Payton and Beau are six months apart.....Payton was already trying to pick on him! We had a great time out at the ranch this past weekend. It was so much fun to watch Gwynn having a blast. She absolutely loves her PaPa Eddie and Grandma Gale. Everything she did from brushing her hair to going potty PaPa Eddie was the first to know! She also had to know where he was at all times. She still keeps asking me if we can go to PaPa Eddies and ride the motorcycle( four wheeler) and the tractor to feed the cows. We also spent some time walking and trowing sticks into the stream. She would help herself to putting on her red boots and coat and head outside all by herself...she couldn't get enough of being out side on the ranch!
Gwynn played so hard she would fall asleep anywhere in the house. Gwynn & Payton also got to play with some of her cousins who taught her hide and seek( she asks me all day to play with her...I think she gave up on me and has moved on to Moxie). We also had a wonderful Mexican meal while in Myrtle Creek to celebrate Gail's birthday. It was nice to be on a mini vacation with no cooking or cleaning. The ranch can be a great place to relax and read a good book. I also had fun chatting with Gale and her children and there families. There are lots of kids so Gwynn had a blast! It was so fun to watch both Gwynn and Payton have such a great time and the MacDonald Ranch.

Baby Khole the newest addition to the Westbrook family..she is so beautiful and tiny. She is only two weeks old! Her mom also looks amazing with a new mom glow.

Gwynn had her first class this term for dance and was moved up a class to be with the older girls. She did great! If you can't tell Gwynn is annoyed I am trying to take her picture...come on Mom lets go to dance!!!

MacDonald's-Charlie,Tiffany,Gwynn & baby number two!