Jonathan & Lindsey's Family Blog

May arrived with longer days, brighter mornings, and that first real feeling that summer is on its way. The month always brings a shift — more time outside, more light, and more chances to slow down and enjoy the season as it unfolds.

Cascade Dance Academy Company

Some pics from Grammy & Papa

Andrew’s High School graduation

Silas’ final band concert

Layla did volleyball this season

The Stars team

I went to a Drag Bingo fundraiser with friends

Layla and Avery did the Girls on the Run 5k again

Celebrating our friend, Heather

A night out with friends

Layla’s 4th Grade Concert       

I joined my friend Becky, and her husband on a trip to Scottsdale at the end of May. It was half business for Zach, and half birthday celebration for Becky. We had a great time shopping and lounging by the pool during the day and going out on the town at night.

At Toca Madera

Friends we made in the bathroom – long story!

Pool Day

Spa Day!

We met our friend, Niki, in Gilbert one day to catch up

A little shopping damage

Birthday night out

Headed home

We spent Memorial Day with our yacht club at the Bainbridge Island outstation, celebrating the holiday the way our boating community does best — together, on the water. Everyone decorated their dinghies, turning the docks into a lineup of flags, streamers, and creativity, and then we launched into a full parade across the harbor. Queen City Yacht Club joined the festivities, adding more energy to the day. In the middle of all the activity, we met the previous owners of Everlong — a fun surprise on its own — and learned that he’s now the commodore at Queen City. A small-world moment that made the day feel even more connected. It was a simple, classic Pacific Northwest holiday: boats, friends, community, and a shared tradition that brings everyone together. A great way to mark Memorial Day and kick off the summer season.

With the previous owners of Everlong (formerly Bowhaus)

At Queen City Yacht Club for dinner

We saw Plain White T’s, New Found Glory and Yellowcard at Chateau St. Michelle. It was a beautiful, sunny day and we had pit tickets – so much fun!

Sean is the violinist – he was our neighbor when we lived in Deer Park

This Mother’s Day came with the best kind of surprise: Avery showed up at home unannounced, shifting the whole day into something extra-special. With everyone together, we headed out on Everlong with our good friends, the Hoiting’s, and made our way to Bainbridge Island.

Bainbridge offered its usual charm: good food, slow wandering, and that island pace that makes you breathe a little deeper. Nothing extravagant, just simple connection — a surprise visit, time on the water, and a day that felt exactly right.

Best surprise – Avery came home from school to spend Mother’s Day together

We went boating to Bainbridge Island with our friends, the Hoiting’s

Grammy & Manivnah on Mother’s Day