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July

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Lindsey

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

Jonathan hiked Mt. Si and watched the sunrise.

We pet sat our neighbor’s guinea pigs, Salt and Pepper. They were cute, but messy.

There was back yard sprinkler fun

And swimming lessons

Reading

And lots of park-hopping

Also lots of bike rides

Playing in the sandbox

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.

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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Home Improvement

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Lindsey

I’ve been waiting a year to write this post. About this time last year, we started a big home project: painting our kitchen cabinets. Well technically, I started it. After bringing up the subject to Jonathan a few times and getting nowhere, I decided to get the ball rolling on my own. So one weekend when he took Avery and Kieron camping, I put the first coat of paint on the butler’s pantry. He couldn’t deny, it looked good. But he had opinions, and they were good ones. We should spray the kitchen cabinet doors. But by the time we got to the kitchen, the weather turned, and it was rainy and cold, difficult weather to paint in. So basically our kitchen spent the next nine months in various states of progress, and we finally finished at the end of June! It may have taken us a long time, but now that it’s over, I can say it was well worth it! I love our bright, cheerful new kitchen! The change made a world of difference, and I actually feel a little inspired to cook now! I am so thankful to Jonathan for helping me with this giant of a project!

We also made a few other improvements to the house during our first year as inhabitants. We painted living room, the boys bathroom, the art nook by the kitchen, and the front door. We added a fence, put in pavers to extend our patio, and installed a raised garden on the side yard. And of course, I’ve got a few more projects up my sleeve for the upcoming year. 😉

What started it all:

This is more or less what our kitchen looked like this past year. On the up side, it’s very convenient living without cabinet doors. Everything is easy to find and very accessible.

Before:

The fence

Our garden

Trading out bark for gravel

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Kieron Rides a Two-Wheeler!

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Lindsey

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!

Congratulatory hugs with Avery

Within five minutes, Silas wanted to try out the glide bike

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Independence Day

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Lindsey

We celebrated the Fourth of July at home again this year. We walked/rode in the traditional neighborhood parade (note to selves, next year skip the bikes and bring the wagon), then briefly visited the festival that followed. We spent the day in the yard, BBQ’d, and finished off the night with fireworks in the cul de sac with neighbors. Overall, it was another great 4th in Suburbia.