6 years later, the Hobbs return!

Although we would have liked them to stay longer - we had such a great visit with them yesterday! This was their first trip back to Oregon since they left Corvallis, 6 years ago!

Mike and I worked for an after school program at an elementary school in Corvallis about 8 years ago (wow, where has time gone? that just aged us!). "Kel", as Brady called her, worked for the preschool program at that same school. Well, must have been love at first sight because the rest is history for them! I like to say I was there from the beginning! What an incredible family! But, unfortunately for us, they don't like to stay in one spot for too long. Corvallis to Denver, to Colorado Springs and now residing in New York - they have gotten just about as far away as they can get.

Brady had so much fun playing with Kai, who is about 4 months older than Brady. He couldn't stop talking about Kai and Kel and Mike after they left. We love you guys, wish you were closer, but a trip to New York doesn't sound that bad! Wish we could have gotten some pictures of her belly - she is one of the cutest prego ladies I have ever seen! We wish you a safe trip home and can't wait to play with you again Kai!!! (Sorry Mike and Tony - I guess you guys were left out of the photo shoot!)

Potty Training? - Not Really

we are attempting!

What she does best!





Brady loves baby Kayley! He kisses her and wants to hold her ALL the time! He is a great little helper, especially during diaper changes!












This is our new baby cousin Rachel Grace Verkest! She was born July 9th weighing in at 7 lbs 9 oz. and 20 inches long. Another Girl!! Poor Lil' B! 7 girl cousins and a sister - Time for some more boys! Kayley and Rachel are going to be great friends growing up! We are so excited! Congratulations Scott, Amy and Abigail!




Don't bother me!

Kayley is doing great! So is Big Brother Brady!

Check out her hair! It sticks straight up!

More pictures of Kayley, our mothers, and Grandma Alice

Kayley Alice-Renee Charon

Born: 12:50 pm on June 28th

Weight: 7 lbs 6 oz.

Length: 20 1/4 inches long

Kayley is doing great now. She needed a little help getting started breathing, but she has been doing fantastic ever since. We had a scare there, but God is on our side. Kayley was just "Baby Girl" for a long time, because if you know us, we are the most indecisive people ever. So after a long hard fought battle, "Kayley" was able to come out victorious. Next step, the middle name. Amy's Grandma Alice is one of the most AMAZING people we know. But, we also wanted to include Amy's middle name (which is Amy's mom's middle name also). So Alice-Renee it is! Kayley also seemed to go along with Tony's mom's middle name, which is Kay. We just feel like the name fits and we want to honor these three incredible women! Thank you to our mom's - we love you and are so thankful for you both. Grandma Alice, where do we begin?? You are an inspiration to us all. Kayley is so lucky to have such wonderful people around her!

Happy Father's Day Daddy!

My Top Ten Reason's why I love my daddy (from Brady)

10) He let's me help him mow the lawn.
9) He loves to play "Ready, Set, Go..." with me (who can run the fastest down the hall)
8) He loves to help mommy change my diapers!
7) He takes me to the park.
6) He doesn't mind when I wake him up at 6:00 am on the weekends.
5) He gets me super hyper right before bed time, which mommy loves!
4) He goes to work everyday to buy me lots of toys.
3) He made my wall blue, and it's beautiful!
2) He will take me back to Disneyland when I am 6!! WHOOHOOO!!
and the #1 reason why I love my daddy....
because he takes good care of my mommy!!!

Can't wait to run again!

Our friends ran the 1/2 marathon this weekend - Heather and Eric. They did GREAT! We watched them cross the finish line while Brady had fun running around the field.

And still, no baby! We are anxiously awaiting her arrival. We will let you all know when she comes.

Rose Festival Parade

Thank you Mima for taking us to the parade. We had a lot of fun with Abigail, Aunt Amy and Mima! We played with sidewalk chalk before the parade started, Brandon Roy was the Grand Marshall (Trailblazers) and look at the neat spaceship float! And with so much time before the parade started, we had to get our dose of Starbucks (sorry dad - there was not a 7-11 downtown).

Not a good week for pictures!

So we have been home the past 11 days with some strain of flu virus. And it's been brutal!
Over Memorial Day weekend, we had Brady in the ER - after some fluids and some lab work, he was fine to go home, but it didn't stop there. Brady ended up giving his "bug" to his mommy to show his appreciation! Even though I got over it quickly, Brady did not.
Our Anniversary was this past weekend, so my mom said she would take him, sick and all, she ended up with it and so did Brady's little cousin, baby Ryah. Tony's dad ended up with it, and my dad is sick too! We have infected everyone!
I have disenfected my whole entire house - and what a site that was - 9 months pregnant and tearing the whole house apart!
We are so sorry for everyone who has been sick - we hope to get over this soon - 11 days is long enough.
We will fully quarantine ourselves this week!

more pictures of the Florence house

My "new" job

This is the house that I have been helping my dad with. It is in Florence (and for sale!). We went over this weekend - it's not quite finished, but pretty close - thought I would post some pictures of it.

Almost Done

A few more things are needed for Brady's room, but we are almost finished. He loves it and is very proud of his dad's blue paint work - "Daddy made it!"

WARNING - view at your own risk!

So I know it's not eye candy - I have had a few requests to post some pics of my belly.

She is ever so growing and I feel like she is coming everyday as she gets bigger. And I still have 8 weeks to go! Oh boy -

PS - We are not really naming her Tonya - but I bet you can guess who is calling her that!

Mr. Potato Head

Tony likes to play Mr. Potato Head too!