Our Little Lady Turns Two!

April 7, 2008

Annie is a love and we are so excited to celebrate two years with her. She is a blessing from heaven. Her brother Nathan loves having her here with him. They are good friends and really love to play with each other. She does have a scream that could break ear drums but a smile that warms hearts!

Getting ready for her dog party!

Annie is in love with dogs. We dog walk a beautiful lab named Hannah most days. This is Annie's favorite part of the day. Even when she gets knocked down by her tail! So we had to have a dog party for her this year! We played doggie doggie where is your bone and find the dog footprints.

So Yummy - Dog Cake!

You've had a birthday shout hooray! We want to sing to you today. One year old-and happier too! Happy Birthday to Annie!



A dog cake made with love from mom and dad!






Celebrating with a special friend Abby!

I think Nathan was more excited than Annie!

We were so blessed to have 2 very special families at Annie's birthday. Cousins Dan and Jen Herzog and the Richards family! We love you and miss you! Thank you for sharing this special day with us!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNIE WE LOVE YOU!

Cherry Blossoms 2008!

Grandpa and Grandma Poulsen came out for a visit during the blooms!

A little T-ball with grandpa and grandma!

"On our Way to the National Kite Flying Festival"

Spring 2008

We have loved our bike trailer we try to ride it whenever we can. The kids are getting quite sung in it though -but with a bag of popcorn they are good to go!

Each year there is a Kite Flying festival on the National Mall. We have made this a family tradition. We take a kite down and and try to make it fly. I must say I am married to one the the best kite flyer's around. He can get any kite up-in. My mom bought him a 3-d pirate ship kite last year. It is so cool to watch him get that up in the waves of air!

The next generation of amazing kite flyer's!

Nathan did a great job flying his kite flying his dragon kite.

Mom at the World War II Memorial

Goodbye till next year!

Fun Spring Classes

Nathan was in a class called "Little Olympians" spring 2008. He learned how to play all the sports really well and got a lot of good exercise!

Ms. Michelle was his teacher- he loved her. Gave her a kiss at the end of each class!

"Family Gymnastics"

Ribbon Day-Take a bow!

Nathan loved the foam pit and Annie loved swinging on the bars she was a little monkey!

Happy Easter 2008! We were so lucky to have the Easter Bunny "Uncle Scott" make it to our house this year! He hopped around giving special treats to all the kids. We had a big Easter dinner with close friends at our home this year. It was a very memorable Easter and we hope to make it a tradition.

Smile little bunnies!

What a delicious egg cookie!

Best bunny friends! Abby and Annie

You go Bunny!

Annie did not quite know what to think about this funny looking bunny! She just stared and stared at him.

The ward egg hunt. Very chilly day!

We had the Richards over to decorate Easter Eggs. Lindsay and I made the kids decorate in their diapers!

Lindsay Richards had a "Happy Spring Party" at her home it was the highlight of my spring. She made a delicious lunch with amazing favors! The children enjoyed a fun Easter egg hunt.

Nathan found the Golden Eggs-how lucky!

Thanks Lindsay for a great party. We sure have missed you and your family since you moved to Oregon!

Our Big Boy turned 4 on March 13 this year! We are so proud of him. He his a wonderful, kind and loving little boy. He always has a smile of his face and has a strong desire to be good. We often say to each other how lucky we are to have him with us. He is an angle here on earth! We love you Nathan!

Nathan 4th Birthday was so much fun! It was a Curious George Birthday Party! He got a marble maze from the birthday fairy.

YUMMY!

Nathan favorite boys Kase and Peter Suyderhoud. The Suyderhoud boys have watched Nathan grow up from a little baby. We drive them home from school and have enjoyed every minute with their family!Dr. Johan and Nathan-best buddies!

Abby Richards, Annie and Nathan are getting ready to play "Hide the Banana"



On the menu, fruit kabobs, chicken sticks, salad, 7 layer dip and a money cake made by Dad the cake maker and to top it off Grammy Karma's Banana Cream Pie. A perfect menu for a bunch of Monkeys!

Celebrating Nathan birthday at his Preschool!

Christmas at the Poulsen's 2007

All I want for Christmas is a green garbage truck...

Our first school Christmas present. He made us proud parents!

All Annie wants for Christmas is a baby...

Oh, the excitment of Christmas morning...

All the children sleeping while mom and dad looked at the amazing Christmas spread...

Christmas Eve we went up the see the lights at the Washington D.C temple. A very beautiful display as usual.

Our Christams Eve family walk. We have a nature trail down our street. Arlington has beautiful little nature centers and trails all around. We are lucky to live in such a beautiful neighborhood.

Mom loves her kids...







Santas cookies...

Our tradition of decorating gingerbread homes...
It was our best house yet...

Nathan's Preschool Holiday party. Little sister wishes she could stay everyday.

What a cute Santa...Do you recognize him?

Christmas is coming. So exciting!

The ward Christmas Party...

Nathan performed front and center for all to hear him ring the bells for the ward Christmas party. We defiently have a star performer in the family. He did not get this from his mom or dad!

Practicing for the Ward Christmas program. Two very cute trumpet players.

Our first and only snowfall of the year. We sure did enjoy it.