Our Summer Dayz Recap

Another sizzling summer with high temps, seldom bored kids and nap times to squeeze into our playtime. Addison had many successful lemonade stands again this year and almost weekly dips with her bestie at Grandma's pool. Charlie continued his American Ninja Warrior training with all the neighborhood boys as well as more football card trading and cycling. The kids did the usual stop in for food, go to friends, grab more food, onto the next house and back again to make the rotation in the afternoon.

A few more highlights were...

Addi and Annie volunteering at Day Camp while Charlie went as a camper

LC Basketball Camp

Birthday Parties

Swimming lessons with Teacher Shannon

Edaline Ice Cream

3 on 3 Razz Festival Tournament

Sleepovers

Charlie going on work trips with Daddy

Motorcycle Rides

Blueberry Picking

and enjoying summers best with BBQ's.

The little girls loved going on bike rides this past summer. Even if they were short rides around the corner or longer ones to visit friends; they ended with smiles or tears. Last month, when some of our Portland friends were visiting, Myriam insisted on riding her friends' bike with no training wheels. With zero prior help, and only time on Baylee's balance bike, our super girl Myriam adamantly said she could do this. And you know what...SHE DID! Tessa didn't get her bike back the rest of the afternoon as Mimi was so proud of herself and excited to be free of training wheels!

{ Celebrating cousin Ashlyn's birthday party with pony rides. These girls took many turns and loved "touchy" the friendly ponies. }

{ Traditional summer boat trip with Papa & Nana. This year they did the Ev Henry Point with a few tears and many memories of Auntie's favorite hike. }

{ Lake Whatcom beach babes. }

{ She either has me laughing with her or frustrated; this time she was rowing across the ocean. }

{ My parents have taken on a lifestyle of health and fitness this past summer. I can't be more proud. Didn't take much arm twisting to get Mom to join me on the Interurban to Larabee Trail on this sunny Saturday morning...she rocked all 13.5 miles with me! }

{ I don't know. }

{ Took birthday matters into my own hands and made the baby brother join me up Oyster Dome. }

{ The kids did great on this short, flat hike down to the beach where we explored crabs, shells, water pools, sun-bathing seals, pure sand and shallow waters. Of course the minor exploration demanded that we fuel back up at the C Shop with snow cones and ice cream treats. }

{ Good to know people. }

{ Addison took to the NW Fair this year with her girlfriends and families.

Daddy met up with her later on in the evening. }

And just to reassure you all that we don't always have our tribe controlled and organized, here are a few of our favorite out-takes. I have no shame or judgment. I do sometimes bring peace offerings to our neighbors for the sometimes vocal entertainment that flows over into their homes

or invites themselves inside for a visit. We keep it real.

{ Summer out-takes. }