Our newest addition to the family

Before Morgan left for Spokane, he gave me an early birthday present...my very own piano. It is an older Story & Clark, probably from the late 50's or early 60's.

When we first got the piano it was in pretty rough shape. It had been neglected for many years, severely out of tune, and very dusty/dirty. Cleaning this piano and getting it to a playable condition has made me think a lot about the poem "The Touch of the Master's Hand."

Once the piano was professionally tuned and after many hours of scrubbing the piano, it plays beautifully. I have spent several nights after the kids were in bed and the house is so wonderfully quiet, playing my piano. It calms my soul and reminds me that there is more to me than what meets the eye. ;)

How grateful I am for my early birthday present!

Eve Walks

Eve is such an active little girl! She loves to "fly" on my legs and it helps give me a little workout too once the other children see Eve flying. They of course have to have their turn!

Last night Eve was the last one down for bed and we decided to play with the camera. She totally looks like her Daddy.
Am I already getting the "please stop kissing me" or what? Eve tries to kiss us too. The only difference is that she uses her teeth!

Eve took her first steps in the play room at Seattle Center when we were in WA for Kristen's wedding. Since we have returned home to Georgia, she has really taken off! Take a look at how well she walks now...

Miriam's 1st Day of Preschool

Miriam started her first day of preschool on Tuesday, September 7th. 3 other moms at Church and I are doing a co-op preschool. We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays for 2 hours and we each teach one week out of the month. I have been missing the fun I had teaching so I think this will be a great opportunity for the both of us.

Miriam was so excited to finally have her own school with other children.

Fun in WA after the Wedding

The day after Kristen's wedding, we spent the day exploring Roche Harbor before heading back to Grandma's house on the late afternoon ferry.

Here are some pictures from the walking tour we went on:

Not sure what prompted this sweet handholding, but I love it when they are getting along!

Our family

Graham & Erin's family

Grandma & Grandpa Fife

We found a playground on our walk! Eve just laughed and laughed while swinging.

Crazy Luke

On Friday, our family headed to Seattle. Morgan and I went on a nostalgic drive in our old neighborhood in Queen Anne. We had managed apartments there before he started medical school and it felt so good to go down memory lane. After perusing the shops on Queen Anne Ave., and enjoying a bagel from Noah's, we headed to Seattle Center. The weather couldn't have been better! The fountain was a huge hit!

Of course we told Luke to not get wet, but as you can see, it was just too tempting!

Me & My Girls

After Luke was completely soaked and upset with us for not bringing a belt to hold up his sagging pants, we decided that it was time to head back to Grandma's.

Good-bye Seattle! We miss you!

Aunt Kristen's Wedding

On September 1st, Morgan's little sister, Kristen was married in Roche Harbor, WA. Here the kids are on the ferry the morning of the wedding. Do they look excited or what?!

Morgan's Uncle Kendall performed the ceremony and there is the groom, John, patiently waiting to see his beautiful bride.
Father & Mother of the Bride

Morgan and Aunt Erin

Ring Bearer- Luke

Emma- She walked Heidi and Tanner down the aisle

Luke was the best ring bearer!

Miriam and Charlotte were the flower girls. Miriam dumped her petals at the beginning of the aisle and came to sit with me. Charlotte however, did a fantastic job of sprinkling the petals all the way down the aisle!

One last hug with Dad

Uncle Kendall gave a truly inspired ceremony and reminded us all of the love and patience that all marriages need to be successful.

John exchanging rings with Kristen

Look at how she beams! Kristen just glowed with joy.

The strong John carrying Kristen down the aisle, now as husband and wife!

Now time for the real fun! Scott was the MC for the reception and dinner.

Who knew that being a flower girl could be so exhausting? Charlotte looked angelic sleeping at our table and quickly became the most photographed little girl.

Eve loved clapping to the music

What would a reception be without dancing? Even the kids got to show off their dance moves.

Miriam preferred to dance with her Daddy. She loved being swept around the room and being turned around.

Eve also enjoyed dancing with her Daddy whenever Miriam let her cut in.

Welcome to the family John and we wish you and Kristen the very best!