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July

Here’s what else we were up to during the month of July:

Jonathan hiked Mt. Si and watched the sunrise.
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We pet sat our neighbor’s guinea pigs, Salt and Pepper. They were cute, but messy.
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There was back yard sprinkler funIMG_3431 IMG_3437

And swimming lessonsIMG_3440

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And lots of park-hoppingIMG_3529 IMG_3530

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Know how everyone hates going to the DOL? Next time you’re there, just be glad you’re not there with three young children in tow. I will admit, they were very well behaved (until the last minute or two), and I was fortunate to arrive when I did. Shortly after we got there, at least a dozen more people showed up. Whew! IMG_3570

We had lots of cute bird visitors this summerIMG_3576

There were playdates and water balloon fights IMG_3599 IMG_3600  IMG_3606 IMG_3610 IMG_3611 IMG_3612 IMG_3616 IMG_3622 IMG_3631

Some monkey business in the tree houseIMG_3633

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You can barely see him, but right in the middle is our baby bunny who was born this summer. We saw him almost every day, and enjoyed watching him grow. IMG_3661

Our good friends, Jen, Oliver, Bjorn & Elina visited us one more time before they left for two years in Singapore. Sniff.IMG_3667 IMG_3669

This is a science project the boys did with M&M’s. When placed in water, the “M” floats off the candy.IMG_3673

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Visit with Auntie Ashleigh =  good excuse to go to Red Mill for burgersIMG_4836

And also to the Pacific Science Center. Our boys are scared of the butterflies!OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

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Neskowin 2014

Here are some pictures from our summer trip to Neskowin, Oregon. The past couple of years Avery and Kieron have spent a week there with Nana and Grandpa. This year we all went down for a long weekend with Nana. It was Silas’ first time in the ocean, and he loved it! We lucked out and got beautiful sunny weather. As you’ll see, we spent a lot of time digging in the sand and playing in the creek that leads out to the ocean.

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Shortly after arriving, we walked out from the condo to the beach. No suits necessary. The boys peeled their clothes off and got messy in the sand and water!

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Kieron Rides a Two-Wheeler!

In Early July, Kieron learned to ride a two-wheeler! I really think he’d been ready for the past few months, but he wasn’t too enthusiastic, and we didn’t want to push him. He told us this spring that he would do it when he turned four. So one day in July I mentioned to Jonathan that we should give it a shot. Jonathan took Kieron out front, and not five minutes later I got a text to come outside. And there was Kieron, riding along like it was no big deal! Bravo, Kieron! We are so proud of you!
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Congratulatory hugs with Avery
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Within five minutes, Silas wanted to try out the glide bike
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June

Here’s the rest of what we were up to in June:

Father’s Day
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Watching our deer neighbor
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We also had a bear visitor. Apparently he likes our coffee grounds… nothing like a caffeinated bear running around town!IMG_3062

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At the “train park”
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Baking with Mommy
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Play date with LilyIMG_3182   IMG_3233

Silas loves his marbles (or maudles, as he calls them). This marble maze is his favorite toy right now. He’s always asking us to set it up.
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Playing trains.
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My little Romeo. Every time we go out, this sweet boy picks me a flower (or ten). Love him!
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Swimming at a friends house
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Lego fun
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Avery with his Lego castle creationIMG_3325

Jonathan and I went to Black Rapid Studios for a presentation by famous rock ‘n roll photographer, Henry Diltz.
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Here’s Ron Henry (of Black Rapid, and also our wedding photographer) and Henry Diltz
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My BFF, Jennifer, and her kids, Bjorn and Elina came and spent a few days with us before moving to Singapore for two years. (Tear).
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It’s so fun to see these two growing up together
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Weekend in Pullman

After school ended, we loaded up the boys for a weekend with the Avery family. They were beyond excited to see their cousins. We had lots of fun visiting local parks, taking walks, eating delicious food, playing Wii, and just being together.

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“My snow cone!”
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The kids at dinner
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The boys playing Wii
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Poor Kieron came down with a tummy bug on Saturday. He spent the majority of the day like this:
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Yummy tacos
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Enjoying the special dessert, compliments of Nicole
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On our last day we took a walk around a local rose garden
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Zonked
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