More Fire Starters

A few more pictures from Brad's phone from our fire starters.

Talk Like a Pirate Day

The problem with social media is now everyone finds out about special events. For example, Talk Like A Pirate Day at Krispy Kreme. We have tried to do this for a few years and each year is busier than the last. This year we decided to go after Brody's soccer practice so Brad could come with us. 

You get a free donut for talking like a pirate and a free box of donuts for dressing up. 

The line was out the door and it wasn't moving very fast. 

Brad and I looked at each other and decided this wasn't going to work.  It didn't take much to convince the kids to get a box of ice cream bars instead and I promised a box of fresh donuts in the morning.  So much for free donuts but we do get some points for our efforts. 

 

Our Kids are Awesome!

On our way back from the Ranger Station we stopped for some lunch. We ended up taking our lunch to a park in a very random town.  The best part was finding this sign at their recreation center.   

Just in case we need a reminder..... Our kids are awesome! 

Shooting Practice

Back in the summer at our Soccer Campout our friend Mike let the boys shoot his BB gun. Brad really enjoyed showing them how to aim and hit the target. 

Morning Sleepy heads

I do a lot of things early in the morning....mostly running or boot camp. When I get back its always fun to see who ended up getting some morning snuggles with Brad. 

These two probably get the most. 

 

Bike Riding/Races

We put some training wheels on the little bike so Bo can make it to the park by himself. It still takes a little effort and I have to help him every now and then but he is building up his strength. He is trying his best to stay up with the big kids. 

(Colt didn't come to the park because he was with our neighbor) 

 

Remlinger Farms

They are running a toddler special at Remlinger Farms. Limited rides but less expensive. We haven't been there in a very long time so I decided to take Darby & Bo. We met up with my friend Cynthia and her boys and also Ganesa and her two babies. It was a perfect day and worth every penny we spent. The kids had a great time. 

(my phone has been glitchy and my camera ran out of batteries so thankfully Ganesa took a bunch of pictures for me) 

 

Last Picnic

My friend watched my kids so I could take a CPR class. She sent me this picture of the dinner picnic all the kids were enjoying. I am so thankful for my friends.   And just as thankful for their kids. 

Holding a baby

A few more pictures of Darby and baby Blake. 

 Adorable! 

Tigers

I met my friend and her two boys at the Woodland Park Zoo. Since I know have an annual pass it makes our trips to the zoo pretty low key. We aren't in a rush to see everything and we can come and go as we please. 

On this trip we saw the penguins (since they are by the entrance), snakes,  the tigers, a few other animals and then spent some time at the Zoomazium.  

We missed the baby Gorilla by a few minutes but did see the mom. 

Building a Fire

We were outside when Ollie decided he wanted to try and start a fire with a magnifying glass. It worked. The others found him a tinder bundle. We are watching too many survival shows around here. 

Finding the Pretzel Tree

Since we had some sunny days I took advantage of it and took Bo & Darby on a little "hike". My friend and her son joined us too. We went to the Pretzel Tree Trail then went to a park afterwards. 

I love getting my kids out into the woods.  

 

Babysitting

I watched my friends two kids the other day, one of which was an adorable 7 month old girl.  Darby was all about helping and taking care of her.  

It really is so hard for me.  I need some counseling or something.  

Deck Staining

We are working on staining our deck. Jeff was over to pressure wash and the kids loved watching him at work. It doesn't take much to keep the kids entertained. 

Oh Seahawks!

Brad really wanted to take me to the opening game of the Seahawks season. I threw out one last request to a friend who has watched the kids before and she said yes. So we were in.   We dropped the kids off and they didn't even say goodbye.  That's always a good sign for me. 

I was happy because I wasn't a nervous wreck like I usually am.    

This is our before picture, thankful we are playing an "easy" team.  

The massive flag in honor of the 9/11. 

 

And then the game happened....and it all came back...so fast...I tried to stay calm and not get so wound up about it.  I was texting my sister and her only advice was to go to the bathroom.  I did.  We won.  All is good now...at least for this week. 

This is our after picture...thankful we were able to pull that ugly win off.