County Fair

Last week was the Kitsap County Fair. It was a perfect little fair - not too big, not too small. Lucas was big enough to ride all the rides, except maybe one or two. He loved them all. He and Madison had a great time together riding rides, visiting the animals, and eating lots of food!

His very first roller coaster!

Last days of Summer

It seems like summer is just getting started with the consistent, beautiful, warm sunny days. We are out and about enjoying it every day. I'm exhausted, but we've been having a great summer.

The kids today out at Long Lake for our end of the year MOMS Club Picnic. Lucas was out swimming all by himself, going as far out as he could, then swimming back in. He was doing a great job. I really need to get him in some swimming lessons.

Enjoying a carrot from the garden. The funniest thing that he loves to eat from the garden are the broccoli flowers!

Climbing up to the bow of the Lady Washington.

Turning the rudder

Swimming with Lilly in her new pool.

Gettin' warm

Hanging out with Aunt Jana at the Ollala Bluegrass Festival.

Becoming Spiderman

Spiderman!

Doin' some dancing at the festival.

It's really been a wonderfully relaxing summer, but I am so ready for school to start. Lucas keeps asking practically everyday when he gets to go back - 12 more days!! Ready for fall, but lets just keep the nice weather for another month or so :)

Salt Creek Recreation Area

We went camping at Salt Creek again this year - had a wonderfully good time. Last year it was two families, this year it grew to 5 families. All the kids had such fun riding their bikes, playing on the beach, exploring the tide pools, and running around from camp to camp. We had fun sitting around the campfire hanging out watching the kids.

He was the cutest kid on the beach in his pink wetsuit.

He really liked it too.

Having a snack at camp.

A beautiful sunset.

Wiped out every evening.

The island at low tide.

Randy and Lucas climbed to the top of the island.

Finding a sunflower star.

Under the bridge.

Watching the surf. - See you next year Salt Creek!

Staycation

We skipped the tropical islands this year for a vacation in the Great Pacific Northwest. The parents drove up from California - delivering us my Grandfather's old boat! - and stayed for about 10 days. Jana and Cecilia also came up, of course. Cecilia's first time hangin' with the family for an extended period of time. She made us some fantastic blueberry pies, yum! It was a very relaxing time. We stayed up late, slept in, hung around the house, and had a great time.

We ventured out to Owen Beach at Point Defiance Park where we lounged in the sun and took a nice walk.

Lucas road his bike.

Couldn't have a real Northwest vacation without going to Seattle and to Pike Place Market.

Or Randy's favorite restaurant - which recently opened here in Seattle.

Northwest bounty

One of the few sunny days.

We took the monorail to the Seattle Center - the International Fountain was a huge hit with Lucas.

He was having such a great time running around in circles getting soaking wet.

Our highlight - The Space Needle! We had a fantastic lunch up there - it never disappoints.

Checking out the view.

Happy 7 years!

Our little bug :)

As usual, we had a great time together - it always goes so fast. Thanks to my parents for being so wonderful and for all that you do for us kids. Hope the drive home was great!

Had to throw this one in.

On Thursday Lucas told me I was mean (after I told him he couldn't do something, or something like that), proceeded to go to his room. Came out a few minutes later, said he packed his bag and was going to Aunt Jana's.

Fourth of July 2011

Happy 4th! It was a weekend of 1 birthday party and 3 BBQ'S. I don't want to eat another hamburger / hotdog for a long time. But, we made it through. And the kids had a blast. Lucas really loved the fireworks this year. I think I'm set...till next year.

Lucas, Lilly, Sage, and Trevor

Love the noodle swords.

"Hey, you guys see Mount Rainer?!?"

Watching the show.

Sprinkler fun