The Furuya's

slacker in 2011... bring on 2012

2012-01-06T12:59:00.000-08:00

Over a year since any blogging?

2011-07-11T23:00:00.000-07:00

At the recent Gerber\Provencal wedding with some friends.

Disneyland in January 2011

Christmas card 2010

Girls with Santa 2010

Evelyn starting the 1st grade, Grace starting Kindergarten

Just some of the highlights from the last year!! Evelyn now 7 and 1\2, Grace now 6. Both had great school years, moving on to 2nd and 1st grade. Evelyn doing great at gymnastics, Grace is taking a break from gymnastics and taking a swing at some t-ball. Both are in swim. Very very busy summer, so far they have been swimming, to water slides, sleep overs, these are some very busy girls.

Its the Most Wonderful time of the Year!

2009-12-01T20:05:00.001-08:00

Seriously.... December 1st already! My oldest will be 6! SIX!!! In 3 short weeks. Melancholy sets in, once again. The itch for another baby needs to be scratch or needs a STRONG ointment! Life is change a ton over the last few years. Both Girls are in school, we can rest easier, travel more, and We laugh a lot! Evelyn is enjoying Kindergarten and is getting great reports from Her teacher. Grace loves Teacher Diane and Jo in Pre K and is bringing home a lot of great pieces of art.

I love to compare the Santa photo's as a true testament to how much They have grown. I have to do it once again, show ALL the past photos with the BIG MAN and then Todays! Happy Holiday's to ALL! Here we go.

Girls head off to School

2009-09-08T20:48:00.000-07:00

Today was Evelyn's first day of Kindergarten. Hard to believe, both Our Girls are in school now. Grace started Pre K on Thursday and is loving it. Evelyn's still pretty quiet about it all. Here are some photo's of the big school Girls!

SUMMER FUN & Evelyn takes 1st place.

2009-07-02T11:04:00.001-07:00

School's officially out for Summer and we had 1 day with nothing going and now we are ready for TBall and Summer camps. The Girls are playing T ball on the same team with all their Girlfriends, should be funny to say the least. Next week they are both going to Cooking camp, and then they are each signed up for one more camp later in the summer (Grace Princesses, Cowboys and Pirates and Evelyn Petshop Pals). We are back at swim on Saturdays. Keeping just the right amount of busy.

Last weekend Evelyn was awarded 1st place at the Shoreline Art Festival (K-3 2D). We are very proud of her and she is loving the art kit she won.

PartyLite is kicking off ONLINE SHOPPING on Tuesday the 6th. We are VERY excited about this. Check it Out!

Happy 4th Birthday to Grace

2009-04-23T15:41:00.000-07:00

Wow... I have been a major slacker! Hard to believe I havent posted anything since New Years! Its April 23rd!!! Grace turns 4 today at 6:08pm! This morning we woke up and she came in our bed to snuggle as usual and after a few minutes I whispered "Happy Birthday" to her. She got a big smile and said "Its today? Is today My Birthday?", then we were all up! She had her 4 year wellness the other day and is still very tall and doing very well. She was 42 inches tall and 44 1\2 lbs! We talked some with the Ped about her thumb sucking and how we are going to help her kick the habit.

I have been keeping very busy between these Girls and selling PARTYLITE I am doing well with it and loving it!

Enjoy our newest photo's, taken just this week.

Happy New Year! 2009 .... REALLY?

2009-01-20T22:27:00.000-08:00

I hope this finds everyone enjoying 2009. Is it true that its been 9 years since the whole Y2K worry? 9 years since Steve and I bought and moved into our house, spending New Years Eve home to stay safe and sound, just in case. 8 years since Steve proposed to me, hanging a mini bag from the Christmas tree with a ring tucked inside. 12 years since Steve and I met, 1 night out celebrating Christmas with Friends at McFinsters... me 'picking' him up with some cheesy line. Has it really been 5 years that Evelyn has been in our life.... ? She was due December 24, 2003... I went into labor in the early hours of the 20th and she was born at 2:28am on the 21st of December. The month of December has brought many milestones for Steve and I, many, many memories. This Christmas was just as fun if not more. The Girls are at an incredible age, full of magic and belief, innocence and true surprise. We had a great Christmas and a fabulous New Year. We went to the lake with the Gerbers, Kenny and Sabra. Taking the kids along to play in the snow. They both stayed up until after midnight sledding off the porch. We pray that 2009 is great for all, full of happiness and HEALTH!

Photo's- Evelyn today (Jan 20- Inauguration Day 2009) at the zoo, Grace also Jan 20th, same day Girls at the zoo checking out some ducks, Girls with Kayli & Gary Gerber at the lake... lots of snow.... got snowed in when the pass closed for avalance control, and Evelyn making a snow angel right before her birthday.

Santa time!

2008-11-25T21:36:00.000-08:00

Tonight we got out the dresses and headed for the mall. The Girls are extremely anxious and motivated by Santa's impending arrival this year. Steve and I cant believe we are had our 6th Santa visit tonight. Again I will enclose all our photo's, its so fun to compare year to year. Enjoy!

Here Evelyn is about 13 hours old. We couldnt miss taking her 1st Sant picture.

This is my favorite. I love the screaming Santa pics.

Here is tonight's photo, Evelyn will be 5 in a month and Grace is 3 1\2 now.

Maui 2008 - Halloween in Lahaina!

2008-11-19T23:01:00.000-08:00

Aloha, we spent 10 days on Maui recently and had a fabulous time! We were there for Halloween, which I admit was a hard for Me, I really love doing Halloween at home but this was Fun! Lahaina does a Mardi Gras style celebration for Halloween, they call it the "Mardi Gras of the Pacific". Great costumes and lots of fun. I can't post too many photo's of it as this is our "family" blog... most of the pictures are a little riskay. The Girls dressed up as Tink (Evelyn) and Sleeping Beauty (Grace) we saw a fun parade and trick or treated the stores on Front Street. They had a great time with all the kids in costume. The party began when it got dark and then all the Disney princesses went to Grandma's and Front Street started to look a little like the French Quarters.

The rest of our trip was spent on the beach, at the pool, sipping on yummy drinks, snorkeling, body surfing, boogy boarding, chasing turtles and throwing back shots of tequila (Just the adults of course). The Girls had a great time too! Here are some photos. We traveled with My Mom, Step Dad, Brother, Sister in law, Nephew Tyler and Friend Aaron.. A few other friends were there as well, our trips only overlapped a few days, so I didn't see them much. My Family is great to travel with.

Cousins

2008-11-19T22:43:00.000-08:00

I am playing catch up on the blog tonight. In October we took the Kids in for photo's. I really liked how they came out and we had some fun with them too. Here is Tyler (6 months old), Grace (3 1\2 years old) and Evelyn (2 months before her 5th Birthday). The Girls (including this Girl) love Tyler, he is such a sweet Boy...

Off to School for My Girl

2008-09-04T23:35:00.000-07:00

Evelyn started pre school (pre K) today, she will go twice a week 3 hours per day. She was pretty adorable about it all and had a great time. She seemed a tad older when I picked her up today, I really dont believe she will be 5 in 3 months.

Next week We pick back up with swim (E graduated to the next level). Busy busy once again.

This was taken the other day on our way to Evelyn's orientation.

Grace testing out the new playground

Lake Chelan

2008-08-06T23:10:00.000-07:00

Today we returned from our family vacation to Lake Chelan. Steve and I both have the entire week off. I cant remember the last time we did that, if ever. We had a great weekend filled with parade, date night, sleep over at Grandmas (kids not us) and then a BBQ with some friends. Monday morning we hit the road over the mountains and through the woods to Lake Chelan. My favorite place in the world. I love it there. I have gone annually for years but we took a little break when the kids were little. I made it back last year with some Girlfriends (camping), I have never camped here but none the less was thrilled to be there. This year we decided rather than going on a trip via plane somewhere we would splurge and go to Lake Chelan just us in the nicest hotel on the lake. It was totally worth every penny. We enjoyed the water and the sun equally! We even tested out the waterslides which I had never even been to before. The Girls braved some tubing (very slow) and had a hard time leaving the pool and the beach. Great time!!! Now we have the rest of the week at home to rest and play!

These are completely out of order but I am way too tired to fix it. Enjoy, we did!

Summer is flying by as usual!

2008-07-22T14:50:00.001-07:00

Summer is 1\2 over and we are staying busy busy busy!!! Sunday we took the Girls via. Bus to the Mariners\Cleveland game. The bus was a great way to get there and we had a blast! The weather has been so nice lately, perfect for all these outings!

Yesterday was Our 7th Wedding Anniversary, I do believe it was the best yet. We both ducked out of work early, grabbed an early dinner at Red Hook (gorgeous outside table), then went to Chateau St. Michelle winery for the James Taylor concert. We couldnt have had better weather. It was the perfect day!

1st Summer update

2008-06-21T20:18:00.000-07:00

Let's see... Evelyn is Four and a HALF today, Grace is a Bruttus who runs her own show with little regard to rules or request from Her parents. In May we went for an overnight trip to Sol Duc hot springs, we had a great time. Memorial Day Evelyn rode her Quad Racer for the first time, she loves it. Grace road it once last weekend. Mothers & Fathers day were both FABULOUS! Here are a few pictures

2008-04-23T23:00:00.000-07:00

My Baby is THREE today! I honestly couldnt tell you where the last 3 years have gone. Grace is trully the Baby, we all baby her. Its probably time to stop all that. She is now potty trained, doing awesome with it. She has been in a BIG Girl bed for months, she is extremely independant... WHEN SHE WANTS TO BE.

She had her 3 year wellness exam today, she was weighing 36 lbs and standing at 38 3\4 inches tall. She is doing all the things a 3 year old should be. After her appointment she went for a Libby Lu makeover, then we met Grandma and the Parkers for lunch. After lunch I braved taking the Girls to see Horton Hears a Who. They have a very late nap today, but thankfully they slept a bit since we had dinner plans and then back here for gifts, cake and ice cream. It was a great day for all of us...

2008-04-15T19:53:00.000-07:00

Tyler 1 week 2 days old.... We got to watch him today... He is so sweet!!!!

2008-04-08T12:52:00.000-07:00

Tyler James is here! Kenny (My Brother) and His Wife Sabra had their 1st Baby this weekend. Born 4\6, 8lbs 12oz, 20 inches and the Cutest thing ever. Full head of DARK hair! So so cute. We are all in love!!!

2008-03-14T16:27:00.000-07:00

Happy Spring!!! We are very so looking forward to spring around here. We decided to take some family pictures over the weekend to catch on film (or digi card) how much Our Girls are growing. They are growing up so fast. Evelyn 4 and Grace will be 3 next month. Its insane. They really are best friends and have a great time together. I am glad they get along so well, even if it means our house is like one constant play date\ party with those two running around like their heads are cut off screaming with laughter. They do love to act like animals lately (dogs mostly) putting leashes on one another and Dogs DO NOT WEAR CLOTHING they told me. They both insist on being naked.. Here are the pics. Enjoy!

2008-01-28T20:45:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR to All! Now that January is almost done ( I dread January) its time to get on with the new year and start counting down the days until Spring. Here are some recent pics of my Kiddo's and of course the final one is what helped me get through this last week.

2007-12-22T17:03:00.000-08:00

My Girl is FOUR! How did this happen? My First Born is already 4 years old??? She is so grown up already. We started the day at the Pediatricians for a wellness check, then off to LIBBY LU for a little princess makeover. Evelyn had a blast. We did her big friend party this morning at Pump it Up again, joint party with Abby. The kids had a blast!! Here are some photo's of my Big Girl's.

2007-12-12T23:36:00.000-08:00

A Winter Day at the Zoo....

Evelyn will be 4 next week and Grace is 2 and almost 3\4! Where does time go? We are patiently awaiting a Birthday and Santa to come!!! We decided to pass some time at the Zoo. Happy Holiday's Everyone!

2007-11-29T13:19:00.000-08:00

Here is our Santa 2007! The Girls did Great this year... Evelyn asked for a swimming Mermaid doll and Grace wants..... "SANTA BABY". LOL Silly Girls. I sure hope Santa can meet their request.

Here is a link to pictures from previous years. My how they have grown.

2007-11-08T18:51:00.001-08:00

FALL Photo Session 2007

Grace is 2 and a half and lets face it, Mom was just trying to get something for a Christmas card. So the Girls and I loaded up the camera, burrowed a tripod and made our way to the park with the most leaves! Luckily we have a ton to choose from around here. Unfortunately Dad was working, but we did get some lovely pics either way.

2007-11-04T15:32:00.000-08:00

Our first BIG Family vacation.

We just recently got back from California. We had a blast and did not want to come home. Unfortunately the San Diego fires gave us no other choice. My Mom, the Girls and I flew into Anaheim on Monday Oct 15th, where we enjoyed Disneyland for 4 incredible days. We all had a great time dining with the characters, going on rides, walking, walking and more walking. Oh and don't forget about the shopping! You know with Grandma there, we did some shopping. The Girls were spoiled rotton. Grandpa and Grandma Furuya sent them with cash to spend, Grandpa and Grandma Charles the same, and having Grandma Gerk there with her credit card they did some damamge! Friday morning Steve flew in to meet us for our last day at Disney and then we drove down to San Diego for the rest of our trip. Saturday we met Grandma Diane at Seaworld where we watched the Shamu Believe show and LOVED IT. Of course Steve and Evelyn chose seats for us in the "splash zone", and after the first splash Evelyn was ready to move. Afterward we took our Mom's to Dine with Shamu for their Birthdays. It was FUN!!! We had an amazing time watching the 2 younger Orca's show off for us in the underwater viewing area. Saturday night Grandma Gerk flew home, we were sad to see her well but bet she slept good that night. Sunday we got together with Family at Jill & Mike's for an awesome BBQ feast. It was so great to see everyone!!! We did miss Stacie now that she is in CO, but it was great to see Aunt Kimmy, Aunt Joy & Uncle Jeff. They all got to meet Grace for the first time, first even for Auntie Jill and Uncle Mike! Monday, after a short swim in the pool we decided to avoid the beaches because the San Diego fires were blowing ash all over town. We tried to get an earlier flight out of town but couldnt so after meeting Grandma Diane for a bite to eat, we stayed inside at Jill and Mikes until it was time to take off. It really was a wonderful trip!! We can't wait to get back!

2007-09-09T19:13:00.000-07:00

September already! Where did the summer go? Seriously, I feel like I just blinked and it was gone. I sort of remember June and July, August was over before it started and now its already September. We didn't have the best weather this summer, but cant complain too much. We had it good compared to the rest of the Nation... Not too hot, not too cold. Pretty mild. The Girls and I did a lot of local activities. We really wanted to get some camping in or some sort of family weekend but really the farthest I got was Lake Chelan with my Girlfriends and we made it to 'the Lake' a few times. We have been to the Zoo and Childrens Museum quite a bit and got a few picnics in. Steve is working hard trying to get our short plat completed. We really miss him!! Its nice having him home but he doesnt stop working until the Girls are in bed most nights. We did go tot he Circus the other night as a family and we had the best time! The Girls loved it, especially Evelyn!

Pictures of the Girls were taken before we left for the Circus and the other is our Girls trip to Chelan. Top Row left to right Carmen, Jenny H., Sabra (Sister in Law), Bottom Row left to right, Susan, Melissa, ME, and Danielle.

2007-07-22T21:11:00.000-07:00

I just noticed it has been 3 months since I posted anything. WOW, where has time gone. So far we have had a great summer! Its really gone by fast, its almost August already. The Girls are growing up as fast as you can imagine. We went to a Mariners game on Evelyn's 3 and a HALF birthday. We have been to several of our local parks. Grace is talking and SASSING a ton. She is counting and doing her alphabet. We ask her a color and the answer is ALWAYS Green... if you say NO, then she says "GREEN PURPLE". LOL... So needless to say she is right about 20% of the time. LOL. She really is a riot. Evelyn is getting smarter by the day, she is super inquisitive and is questioning everything. She went to her first away from Mom\daycare\family member activity on Friday. It was a Pretty in pink Barbie camp. It was an hour and a half of Barbie\pink madness. She loved it and did so well! I was so proud of her. Here are some pictures of this summer's events (Barbie camp, Girls with Abby and Chloe at the park, and Girls at Mariners game June 21st).

2007-04-24T00:01:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to My Grace! Today she turned 2! Yesterday we had her big Princess party and it was a huge hit. Today I took the Girls to the Zoo, as always a lot of fun as well. Tonight we had an unfortunate case of the vomits just moments after a lovely birthday dinner at Red Robin... the unfortunate part aside from being in a public establishment was that Grace was sitting on my lap facing me when the vomitting started and proceeded on for about 6 rounds. Her and I were covered and we aren't talking baby vomit, now that she is 2 its full blown normal, stanky, big people vomit! It was horrid and it looks like we wont be going back to Red Robin any time soon. Not until they completely have forgotten who we are. My poor Girl and of course poor Mommy.

2007-04-16T22:22:00.000-07:00

Here are my Big Girls this Easter! Aren't they Gorgeous! This is about all I get for a Pose from them. They aren't big on the camera these days. Stay tuned for some 2 year old shots of Miss Grace, if I can get some... Wish my luck!

2007-03-31T10:47:00.000-07:00

THE GIRLS!!!!!
They are so 'sisterly' lately. Always playing with one another, one another's best friends..... hopefully it lasts!!!!

Grace still loves her thumb... its a close 2nd to E as Best Friend.

Grace still has a chubby baby face, I took several face shots of her recently just to cherish the baby face. It will be gone soon and she will take on that big kid look. She is almost 2!

The big kid look! Evelyn has it. She is so old to me lately.

Quite the model too, especially when she gets a new skirt, which is all she wants to wear these days.

2007-02-06T20:48:00.000-08:00

I was so thrilled when I came across this picture while looking for Evelyn pictures at Grace's current age. I always like to compare the Girls at the same age (looks). They are definately starting to take on their own identity. I was devastated by my Grandfather's death and was very mad at myself that I didn't have more pictures of him with my Kids. I didn't remember having any of He and Grace and found this last night. I am so glad to have it.

On Friday, we had our first Movie Night. The Girls had so much fun, we got them ready for bed, made popcorn, made little beds for them on the floor and watched "Open Season". We all had a great time. They both made it through the Movies like champs. I knew Evelyn would but had no idea how Grace would do! Can't wait to do it again.

Not a day goes by with out Evelyn dressing up in her Princess gear!

2007-01-07T23:14:00.000-08:00

On December 21st at 2:38 AM Evelyn turned 3 years old! Its so hard to believe we have been parents for 3 years already. As I sit here at 11:13 with Grace just getting back to sleep I can hear Evelyn tossing and turning, she will be up any second now. Both Girls fighting yet another cold, can't wait for Spring. Here is our Sweet Girl at 3 years old, along with a Family pic. Grace of course wouldnt have her picture taken, awww the joys of 'almost' TWO!

2006-11-26T17:54:00.000-08:00

Our 4th Year with Santa Claus

2006-11-26T17:51:00.000-08:00

A few Christmas Card Possiblities.

2006-11-26T17:42:00.000-08:00

THANKSGIVING 2006

We are Thankful to have a Healthy, Happy Family!

The Girls love to help Grandma cook (sitting on the counter tops).

Evelyn got a new camera from her Grandma Diane. She loves it!

2006-10-31T21:53:00.000-08:00

HALLOWEEN 2006

This was Evelyn's 3rd Halloween and Gracie's 2nd. This is the first year they both really got into it. Of course the candy was a major motivation! We trick or treated at My work and the surrounding businesses, then did some family members houses and then home for dinner. Steve took the Girls back out after dinner. They had a blast! I am shocked at how much candy these toddlers brought home! It was a blast. HAPPY HALLOWEEN everyone!

2006-10-26T22:24:00.000-07:00

Gracie.....

My Grace is 18 months old! I can't believe it. She had her wellness check up today and is doing awesome. Talking and growing as she should be. So the stats are in, here she is 28 pounds 6 ounces (92%), 34 1\2 inches long (off the charts >97%) I thought she was taller- but according to her percentile I am glad she isn't, head circ is 19 1/4 inches (96%). She is such a big girl!!! What a sweetie she is. Steve keeps reminding Evelyn that at this rate Grace will be bigger than her in the next year or so and her days of stealing toys from her little Sister are over.

2006-10-18T22:15:00.000-07:00

Pumpkins!

We did our Annual Pumpkin Patch trip this past weekend. Went to Carleton farms again. Bundled the girls up and braved the rainy weather to choose our pumpkins. Evelyn loved it, she had a hard time picking up the pumpkin she really wanted. It was cute. Grace was tired, and enjoyed the patch from the stroller.

Here is our Family Photo at the same farm last year! Sad we didn't get one this year, but it was raining and I wouldnt dare ask a stranger to use my new camera (with the muddy hands and rain). Auto Timer wasnt an option here this time.

2006-10-18T22:07:00.000-07:00

POTTY TRAINED! I was starting to wonder if it would ever happen, but my Evelyn is doing incredibly well with the whole ordeal! I had no idea it could be so easy! Here she is in her new pretty panties! Steve went out of town for work, the weather was bad so we stayed in most of the weekend and wore panties. Evelyn had a few #2 accidents at first but its been 10 days with no accidents and she is ROCKIN in the potty dept... pick a number, she is doing it!!! WTG my Big GIRL!

Momma got a new camera recently! Finally, a decent camera! Here are the girls enjoying some TEA... its all about the tea party this month.

2006-10-06T23:49:00.000-07:00

Girls day at the Farm.... October 06.
The other day some Girlfriends and I took our Girls to the South 47 farm. We had a great time, complete with a hay ride, tomato picking, and cutting some fresh flowers.

2006-10-06T23:41:00.000-07:00

Evelyn and her Dad (Sept 2006)

2006-09-18T00:03:00.000-07:00

More Shots.

2006-09-17T23:27:00.000-07:00

Some Random Shots.

Our Yellow boy Piper

Grace and her securities, her "Nigh Nights". The thumb and her PB super soft blanket. This stays in her bed unless she is sick or wins me over (not unheard of). She has mastered reaching in and pulling it out. This time her plan backfired, though she had no problem getting comfy right there on the side of her crib.

This is our oldest Lab "Riley" She and Evelyn are good Pals.

A Girl, her Baby AND her Dog.

2006-09-02T23:01:00.000-07:00

LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2006

We are spending our long weekend at home. Steve has taken on the HUGE project of painting our house. He started in June and we will be lucky and THRILLED if its finished by fall. Poor Guy. So the Girls and I are spending our weekend just hanging out taking some pictures and finally trying to improve the quality some on Photoshop.

2006-08-28T22:47:00.000-07:00

Ocean Shores\Westport Aug 2006

Our Girls had a blast at the beach. This was their first time seeing the Ocean. Grace of course had no fears of the roaring waters, which of course freak me out. She walked right into the waves, which took her down a few times. Evelyn liked the sand, but not so much touching her toes. Grace partied like a Rock Star keeping all of us up most of the night. Not sure what that was all about, but she caught up on all her sleep on the drive home and last night. I wish I could recover so quickly.

2006-08-28T22:38:00.000-07:00

Mommy's Birthday

I just turned 31 and had the day off work to hang with my Girls.

I snapped a few pics of my gorgeous Evelyn, she couldn't be growing up any faster!

Slow down Girl.

2006-08-23T23:16:00.000-07:00

August at the Zoo!

Grace loves her horse!

Evelyn winning the race

A gorgeous Monarch that stood still long enough for the camera

We have been to the zoo already this summer but you never quite see it all with 2 little ones. We took a Friday and make a point to ride the carousel, see the butterfly exhibit and even brave the nocturnal house... Which of course "skeered" Evelyn. It was a great time as usual. The Girls loved the horsey's that went "up and down". We used to have real pony rides at our zoo, but they recenty retired them and built a gorgeous new carousel.

2006-08-23T17:00:00.000-07:00

As a proud Mother of 2 girls, Evelyn 2 1\2 and Grace 16 months exactly, I thought I would give this a try. If I keep up with it, it will be great for our out of town family to keep up with the Ladies.

I have no real 'blog' for today. I am at work and just realized that Grace is 2 days from being the same age Evelyn was when Grace was born (16 mo, 2 days). I tend to get very nostalgic about time lines like that. Grace is still very much my Baby, Evelyn at that age seemed so old? Was it because I had another on the way or because we tend to push our 1st borns to reach milestones faster? I dont know.