Fall in Bothell includes...

...the Canyon Creek Walk-a-thon

...some serious leaf jumping

 ...naps after church

...fall colors in the backyard

...and three birthdays!

Part of growing up....

Hannah has dreamed of this day and is thrilled that it has finally come......

She got to choose the design of her new retainer that she has to wear ALL THE TIME except while eating and brushing her teeth!   Her bands are purple and gold to support the Huskies!!

There was no sugar coating on Alan's and my part.  We told her how much they would hurt and how much we didn't like them and it did nothing to discourage her!  She came out grinning from ear to ear. 

She will need to relearn how to talk with her mouth full. It's funny to listen and to watch her try to talk!  So fun, all part of growing up!  I wonder how long this honeymoon stage will last?

12 years ago.....

12 years ago my life changed forever.....never to go back to the way it was.  It was a day that my sweet baby girl came into my life.  She was adorable and perfect!  Alan and I had never experienced that depth of love until that day.

Hannah is smart, funny, happy, talented, kind, thoughtful, loving, helpful, beautiful and is blossoming into such a lovely women.  What a joy she has been to our lives! 

I love you Hannah!  You have given my life meaning and purpose....Thank you for sharing your light with me and everyone you meet!