Mariners Opening Day

The kids are excited to go to the game vs. Oakland at 7PM tonight. We took this picture when we were down by Safeco Field last week

Irene thinks Iris might be up a little too high...

...this afternoon at Golden Gardens park

Meant to post this last week of the security detail protecting our rented minivan

He's not kidding

The kids like their new sunglasses

Iris and Tommy with new cousin Michelle

Tommy likes to read

Here he is enjoying one of his favorite books in his car seat yesterday.

Iris is ready!

Tommy is ready

Snow Day!

Iris is 'helping' mommy shovel our walk and driveway

Tommy the Christmas Elf part 2

Today we dressed him as an elf on purpose

Our Little Christmas Elf

Was pretty happy at daycare drop-off this morning

Haircut day!

Tommy cried. A lot. We'll post a picture of him once we've tidied his up a bit. 

Oops

Thanks!

big thanks to everyone who donated to my Movember campaign. I have raised $770 so far, nearly double the $415 I raised last time I did it, in 2008.

You can still donate - go here: http://mobro.co/MartelCartel

Tommy enjoyed Iris's party too

Our kids can only eat pizza with no cheese, and Tommy loved it. Everyone else was surprised at how much, and for how long he was eating.

first movie today

Iris saw her first movie in a theater today:  Puss in Boots!

Thanks Pepere!

my dad sent the kids a HUGE stuffed dog. They were both very excited when we opened the box today--Iris was shriek-giggling. Here are some pics of Iris and Tommy with their new pal (who still needs a name)

Iris on phone with Pepere Martel. Note the stylish old phone.

Tommy Rooster in the tub!