GUARDIAN MANAGEMENT PICNIC AT THE ZOO

Jeff hoola-hooping
I couldn't get it to work!
...waiting in line to ride the train
Thomas and Jeff on the train
Aylexie's fairy face painting and Dad being silly!
Thomas didn't want to get his face painted-this was his silly face.
Ashley with her face painting of a dog.

Getting ready to see the animals

Digging for "fossils"
SCARY!

This past Saturday, we went to the zoo for Jeff's company picnic. The kids were SO excited! It was going to be another hot day here, so we planned to be there right at 10:00 and dash to see the animals before they were all hiding from the heat (100+). We got to see a lot of animals, but the highlight of the day was taking the train ride.

DINNER WITH COUSINS

My kids were so excited to have Taylor, Brittany, Brooke & Trayton come down from Everett for the day. Jared had a piano move right across the street and brought the kids down to play. It was hot! We went swimming, jumped on the trampoline, ate popsicles and had dinner. What a fun day!

SEASIDE

Jeff & Thomas
My little miracles (Ashley's not so "little" anymore!)
I was FROZEN!
Jeff & Connie...
We decided to spend the day at Seaside. The weather was supposed to be sunny-sunny doesn't always mean warm at seaside! I FROZE! Jeff kept laughing at me because I had 2 jackets on! The kids had SO much fun. They loved searching for shells and digging in the sand. It really was a beautiful day. I can't believe it's already August. This summer has gone by WAY too fast. I love the relaxed atmosphere that summer brings. We've been hanging out at Lakeshore Athletic Club by the outdoor pool. It's great to not be constantly worried about where my kids are. They're all great swimmers and enjoy every second of being there.

BASKETBALL AT HOME

It is raining a little and a bit muggy, so Jeff & the kids decided to head outside and shoot some hoops. They had a lot of fun! Thomas was even in there trying to make it in. Ashley wants to play basketball this year in school and is practicing to get better. It's nice having a court in our backyard. Anyone need zucchini?! Ours is growing out of control!

PIANO RECITAL

Ashley & Aylexie did an excellent job on their pieces this year! As their teacher, I was so happy and as their mother, I was beaming and proud! If I can figure out how to put on a video clip, I'll be sure to post it! I decided to redecorate my living/dining room 2 weeks before this event. I bought new curtains and of course, had to paint...Jeff wasn't pleased because not only did we have to paint the dining/living room, we had to paint our hallway (which included vaulted ceilings to the 2nd floor) up the stairs, and the hallway of the second story! I was cutting it very close! Mom & Dad came down to hear the girls play and were a tremendous amount of help! It all turned out just in time!

Is Our Tent Big Enough???

I don't know about you, but I'm not a huge fan of camping...But, I do want to have fun with my kids and hopefully make some positive memories! Jeff & I haven't camped in a tent for a very long time (about 7 years) and decided to plan a camping trip in August. We also decided that we'd better see if we all fit in our tent! I think it's going to be tight, but manageable. We're going to Beacon Rock here in Vancouver...I'll take lots of pictures to keep you posted!

15 Years & Still In Love!!!

Kauai was absolutely beautiful! Jeff & I hated to leave the oasis, but we had to get back to our kids! After almost 5 years of saving airline miles, we flew first class and were off to have FUN! We played 18 holes of golf 3 mornings, snorkeled along PoiPu Beach and Tunnels Beach on the north side of the Island. We stopped and bought fresh mango's and corn on the side of the road and enjoyed relaxing by the ocean and watching the waves come in. It was absolutely wonderful spending some much needed time together! It's amazing how fast 15 years have gone by!