It finally happened...

I swore that it wouldn't. I promised myself that I would never let it happen. Not to me. I'm too groovy and funky. Someone would have to drag my butt, kicking and screaming the entire way. But it did. I drive one of these now...

And yet, it's not that bad. We were just out of room in the CR-V. We couldn't fit more than 5 in it and with the girl's car seats in the back row, it was nearly impossible to carry anything bigger than a stroller or some groceries in the back.

The Odyssey rocks in some pretty cool ways. The sliding doors are pressure sensitive. That means if something is sticking out in their way, they will butt up against it and then pull back open. The doors can also be closed and opened from the key fob. And it rides a lot smoother than the CR-V. We'll get about the same MPG as the old Honda too. Plus, we can fit 7 in it without a problem and 8 if we really need to. And we have 15 drink holders. Top that!

It's official, I am fully domesticated.

Gramma Hydes comes to visit and Campbells turns 1!

You know the expression "Time flies when you're having fun"? Well, it really does. Campbell turned one on the 8th. Doesn't seem possible that over a year ago, our second blessed little gift was born. Tom and Linda came up on the 6th so they got to watch her have great fun destroying her birthday cake. She still only has the her two bottom front teeth and as such, she can really only gum her food. But some cake and frosting was a great hit and she made a grand mess out of it. She's about ready to start walking too. This week, she's started being able to stand without needing support (albeit for just 5-10 seconds at a time.) She can definitely cruise along the furniture and she decides to go some where, there's no stopping her. And now that she has some mobility, she hates being left out of games and horseplay. I just wish she realized how firm and powerful her pincer grip is. Campbell can do some serious damage when she puts her mind to it. Ellie enjoyed eating cake for dessert the past few nights. She informed us yesterday that she needed cake for lunch. When I told her that wasn't going to happen, she asked if ice cream was ok. But then again, Ellie thinks ice cream is one of the four major food groups.

My mom drove up from Redding last week. She had not seen Campbell and it had been over 2 years since she had seen Ellie. She was thrilled to spend some time with the girls. We went out to Owen Beach at Pt. Defiance and to the Proctor Street Fair too. The girls had fun and I know my mom was just in awe. We really enjoyed having her here and hope she can make it up every so often while we're here in Washington. And as only grandparents can do, she spoiled (in a good way) the girls with attention. Of course, we were the ones who got to try and settle Ellie down for bed when it was time to lay down! We've been debating about driving down to Redding to see my grandparents and other assorted family that live there. I just don't know if we're ready for an 8-9 hour drive with a three year old and a one year old. It's much easier when Grandma drives to see us!