The Opsahl Family

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Sophie’s Baptism

We started off August with a wonderful celebration of Sophie’s baptism into the Catholic church. The baptism was held at St. George Church where Addison was baptized and where my mom worked for many years. It was wonderful to celebrate somewhere with so much meaning to our family.

With Father Felino

With Great Grandpa John, Great Grandma Lorraine, Papa Dave & Nana Denise

With Grandpa Dave & Grandma Cathy

With her godparents, Uncle David & Auntie Tricia

Following mass we headed back to our home (along with 50 family & friends) for lunch and more celebrating. Of course we managed to sneak in some hydro racing too since it was Seafair Sunday :)

Before long Addison was out of her party dress and into her swimsuit for an afternoon in the pool!

Sophie, on the other hand, spent the afternoon snuggling with Auntie Tricia.

And playing with Grandpa too…

We were so blessed to spend such a special day with our wonderful family and friends.

More July fun

Yes, I realize that it’s now September and I’m still updating about July but I’m trying my hardest to get caught up!!!

For anyone who grew up in Kent, the middle of July is synonymous with Kent Cornucopia Days. This year Erik was golfing so I headed down with my sister and the two girls to meet up with my parents for the day. While we were there we checked out all the booths and Addison got to see the fire trucks, which she absolutely loved! Oh…the things you do when you become a parent :)

Addison and mommy

Addison and Auntie Tricia

The following week we spent a day with some friends at the KidsQuest Children’s Museum in Factoria. This was a great location for toddlers…Addison had so much fun!

Chase & Addison

Joey & Addison

Addison looking at me like I’m crazy as I try to convince her this ISN’T a swimming pool!

The ABC gang (Addison, Bridget & Chase) pushing the stroller to Red Robin

The last weekend in July we had a BBQ with the Parkers. It had been a while since we’d all been together and it was CRAZY to see how big Miss Vera was getting! I can’t believe she’ll be 1 in just two months.

Nate, Chrissy & Vera

Vera wasn’t too sure about Addison…

Erik with Vera (8 months) and Sophie (2 months)

I’ll finish up with two cute shots of the girls with their Grandma and Grandpa.

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!!

Yesterday Tricia and I (and Erik and David too!) hosted a surprise party for my parents 30th wedding anniversary. Since my parents were in Ireland for the past 3 weeks we were able to do all the planning without making them suspicious so things worked out perfectly and we were able to totally shock them!!

It was so fun to surprise them with a re-creation of their wedding cake from Borrachini’s. In the background we had a picture blown up from their wedding along with a recent one from a photo session last summer.

My best attempt at making a cake topper out of flowers. It actually resembled theirs fairly well :)

Everyone was surprised when my dad’s sister Diana (next to my dad in the purple shirt) and her husband Carl (in the striped shirt) walked in. They live in Metlakatla, Alaska so we definitely didn’t expect them to make it!!

We were also able to surprise them with a visit from my dad’s sister Donna (in the striped shirt) and her husband Tom (in the blue) who came over from Twisp, WA. In the end, all my dad’s brothers and sisters were here except for Donald who lives in Montana. Tricia and David

Cutting the cake

My grandma and Aunt Diana

Mom and Sandy

Addison and Grandma having fun!

Our best attempt at a family photo :)

Happy Sophie :)

A huge thanks to everyone who came and made the day so much fun! Also, thanks to Erik who put together a fabulous slideshow of pictures from the past 30 years. I think we’ll be watching that at family functions for many years to come :)

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad! We love you both very much!!