Lake Chelan

We headed East in search of the sun. . . we found it (for at least 2 0f the 3 days) in Lake Chelan. We joined the Gibson's for a "relaxing" vacation on the beach in their condo. We did our best to "relax" with 5 kids under the age of three. Crazy to say the least. Going into town people looked at us as if daycare had just been let out. All the babes were great and got along just fine. We let the husbands out for a morning to golf with the intention the mamas would be able to wine taste in the afternoon. Once the kiddos went down for a nap Katie's mom, Katie, and I were out the door in a New York minute headed to explore the wine country. We walked into one winery and an older gentlemen said "wow you girls look nice and dressed up, did you just go to a wedding?" We reply with "no, it's nap time". We were accessorized, wearing heels and sipping wine like it was nobody's business.

We had a wonderful couple days soaking up some sun and letting the babies explore new territory. Katie and her family were generous hosts and we would love to be guest again someday.

Harper's 1st birthday

Last weekend we celebrated our niece Harper's first birthday. We enjoyed brunch with the fam.

With it being Harper's b-day, guess who's b-day is just around the corner. . . Nolan!!!! I can't believe he is going to be one!!!

A day at the beach

Carter thinking he is hiding from the camera behind my legs

Licking the salt water

Check out the right hand, full of sand about to go directly in his mouth. Yucky!

One of the 5 nice days we have had here in Seattle we took the boys down to Alki to enjoy the sea, sand, and sunshine. And we got to try out our new sun tent from Costco. I heart Costco, I do not remember life before Costco. I love their products, their parking spaces (they are huge just like everything else there) and their grocery carts. . . the list goes on.

Anyways, the kiddos had a fabulous time basking in the sun, drinking salt water and trying to eat the sand. Hopefully sometime again soon, the sun will grace us with it's presence!

Kicking it in the cool cart at the Depot

Big brother doing most of the driving, little brother kicking back eating his snacks while touring Home Depot. Mama struggling to push the darn thing around with run over someone's ankles and Daddy shopping his heart out!

4th of July

Roasting marshmallows at Haley & Ralph's on the lake, waiting for the fireworks to start.

4th of July Kid's parade in West Seattle at Auntie Molly's.

In Bremerton at Grandma Georgia & Grandpa's.

A weekend packed full of events. We took off on Saturday to head to Bremerton and meet the grandparents at the canal for dinner. Poor Carter had a small accident with the trailer and came home with a new shiner on

his forehead. Sometimes I think I should just have him and his brother in full body armor and helmets and then I may feel a little better. Everyone says with boys, just get used to it. We stayed the night in the woods (that is what I call Bremerton- "the woods") and Eric went golfing the next morning.

Monday we headed to West Seattle to be in a 4th of July parade. It started right down the street from Auntie Molly's. We marched in the parade and then enjoyed a potluck in the sunshine at the neighbors.

Next we headed to Haley and Ralph's on the lake to ring in the 4th with a BBQ, roasted marshmallows and a fabulous firework show. Good times all weekend long!

Big boy bed

Look who is sleeping in their big boy bed! I thought it was going to be a lot harder to have Carter start sleeping in his bed, but it has been an easy trasition.

Moses Lake

Moses Lake Water ParkTaking a little nap on the beach
Nolan . . .whatca drinking?

Macy & Carter seeing who could drink their milk fasterI made some cupcakes for Macy's b-day since we weren't able to make it on her actual b-day. Carter & Macy getting the dirt ready to plant their new backyard.

We headed over to Moses Lake to visit Amber (also baby boy in her tum) , Greg, and Macy at their new beautiful home! They just recently moved into a gorgeous huge new house so we had to help break it in for them. They are also getting ready to welcome a baby boy into their little family of three. Amber looked bloated, not even near almost 7 months pregnant! We had a great time.