Seattle Science Center

One of our favorite things to do in Seattle is go to the Science Center. So far this summer we have gone twice, once by ourselves and once with our cousins Wade and Elle. It was tons of fun! Zoe & Carson were both brave enough to hold a giant cockroach (ugh!) and Hayden, Madeline, and I were brave enough (and tall enough) to ride the High Bike which was pretty creepy. It's safe but it doesn't feel like it! Dallas did it too but Erin & Grandma Gwen started getting queasy just watching from a distance!

watermelon cookies

Ahhh, another cute treat! Aren't these perfect for August? I think so! (Thanks Erin for the inspiration) And they taste as good as they look :)

Remember when...

Ocean Shores 2005

Remember when...

Found these pictures of the kids and I on a trip to Ocean Shores from summer 2005! Time sure flies.

Last days of school!

This picture of Madeline was taken at the Star Awards assembly where she was honored for making the Honor Roll all year long. On the last day of school she also received the Silver Grizzly Paw award which is awarded to only ONE 7th grade girl for the year. She was chosen by her teachers and was presented with a neat trophy. What an honor! This is Zoe, Carson, and Hayden on their last day of school at Mountain Meadow. Next year Hayden will be off to middle school with Madeline on the early bus.

Zoe turns 9!

Zoe had her 9th birthday on June 3rd. She wanted a 'checkers' theme because she loves the game and because she wanted a checkerboard cake like I made at Easter. Grandma Gwen beautifully decorated the checkerboard cake and we made personal checkerboards for the party guests as favors. Zoe was excited to get a Sock Monkey and Slinky (she loves those classic toys!). She also got a blue Beta fish :) Her party was fun and the girls played the big candy bar game and had a balloon toss.

Carson turns 7

Lucky for Carson that his Grandma Gwen was visiting on his birthday this year. She made his favorite cinnamon rolls for his class birthday treat AND his birthday cake! His cake is a black widow spider eating a bee. Yes, that's what he asked for so that's what he got! We had a fun party in the backyard with his friends. Mostly they just jumped and wrestled on the trampoline, but they also had a fun water balloon toss.