Too funny not to share

As Levin was going outside this evening, I reminded him that before going out that he needed to put his boots on. He replied, "I don't need my boots on...I have my toes on."

What a Week

This past week was very busy for us, but it was a good kind of busy. Allow me to share.

It all began on Tuesday, when the boys and I went out to my sister-in-laws to watch my nephew, while she went to my nieces Kindergarten graduation. We had a lot of fun, and the boys actually played really well together.

On Wednesday, I had a dentist appointment, which gave Aunt Jen a chance to spend some time with her favorite nephews-also her only nephews. While I was out I was able to sneak in a quick trip over to Costco, without the boys. It is amazing how much faster things go when you are minus two little ones.

Thursday we took a trip up to the Auburn mall with Aunt Jen. We hit the usual stores, and managed to find some pretty good deals, which always makes me happy. Yeah for new pants and Capris!

Shortly after we arrived back at home, Grandpa German brought a truck load of compost over. The theme for the rest of the day was moving dirt. We put fresh dirt on the backyard flower beds and boy do the look good.

We did get a slight reprieve when Aunt Heather and her college roommates dropped in. They are in town for my cousin's wedding next Friday.

Friday was a crazy day. First it was a park trip with my friend Michelle and her two little ones. Followed by "Make it Donald's" for lunch. Then a waterfront walk with recently expecting cousin and super friend Kjerste. After that we dropped in on my Grandma and Papa's so that my extremely handy father-in-law could get our car trunk unstuck. Thanks Papa!

The day ended with an invite to my sister's apartment for Pizza with the other grandparents, Aunt Heather, and her afore mentioned visiting roommates. It's tough cramming a whole month of June fun into the one nice day this month.

Today, all we did was stay home. You would think that would be more relaxing, but not when you have a pile of compost in your backyard. We spent the day moving dirt from the backyard to our flower beds in the front of the house and trimming bushes around the yard.

Highlights include the first de-slivering of Levin's fumb. (He was so brave, but who told him about the healing power of band-aids.) And boy do flower beds look nice with a fresh coat of dirt!

Hopefully we can share pictures soon, but until then you all will just have to stop by to admire all of our fresh dirt.

Father's Day Weekend

This past weekend was full of fun and celebration. It all began on Friday when Jason and I went on a date to the mariners game. Jason's boss handed him the tickets on Wednesday, and who could turn down a chance to get out together, even if to a baseball game. It does seem to be becoming a tradition to go on dates to sporting events. We are handed some sonics tickets by another boss of Jason's a few months ago. I must add that even if the Sonics were sticking around, we would not be doing that again only because it was way too loud and I don't care too much for the squeak squeak of basketball.

The Mariners game was fun, and we had really great seats-on the second level, but still pretty good. My parents had the boys and had offered to keep them both over night, which was such a treat. It is always a little strange for me to be at home and have no children.

We were able to sleep in till just before 8am on Saturday, which was also a special treat. Jason had to head out to do some work, which left just me , alone, in my own house-no music, no talking, no noise, no crying, no noise! It was short lived, but still very refreshing.

For dinner Saturday, I decided, very last minute, to grill up the steaks that I had bought earlier on in the week. It turned in to our pre- Father's Day dinner, which I think I can safely say, Jason enjoyed.

For Father's Day we went to my parents house along with all of Jason's family. It sure is a Blessing that our families enjoy being around each other. We had a great afternoon with everyone, and Jason was even able to slip in a little Sunday afternoon snooze.

The boys and I got Jason a hammock post to replace the tree that we lost two winter's ago. Now Jason will be able to use his hammock again, once he is able to install the post. Isn't it great that I gave him something he cannot use until he puts in some time making it usable, ah well.

I think we did away with the saying, "Mother's day weekend...father's day half hour", because that was one full weekend spent doing things all for our daddy!

I will have to share pictures another day, as we are currently experiencing slight technical difficulties with our camera.

Grandpa Drives the Garbage Truck

Here are a few pictures from our time at the annual Duck Parade of University Place this past Saturday.

Levin and Aunt Jen, waiting for the parade to begin.

Philip and grandma watching the parade.

Brand new fire truck.

Grandpa in his garbage truck.

Another slice please

Philip has taken a liking to watermelon these past few days. He mostly enjoys chewing on the rind, getting every last bit of juice from within.

This is only the beginning of the many summer traditions that Philip will be able to experience for the very first time.

An Afternoon in the Mud

Today we were able to enjoy a nice, muddy walk on the beach, with some of Jason's coworkers and their families. Today happened to be a record low tide, the lowest Jason's boss had ever seen. Jason's boss invited everyone out to his house, and then led us all on a walk through the muck, to look for all kinds of sea life that is normally left open to only the underwater sea life. The weather cleared up for the time that we were out on our walk, which made our time much more pleasant. The boys seemed to have a good time. Levin especially enjoyed seeing the crabs and starfish. We were also able to see lots of clams, tube worms, snails, huge moon snails, and even a baby octopus. There were other interesting things to see, and by the time we returned to the house, I think we all had muddy shoes and wet socks.