Boating

We were invited to a friend's house on Lake Sammamish. (Their daughter is one of Brad's cross country runners) We had a nice barbecue dinner but more importantly we had the chance to go out on the boat. Brad and Brody even had a chance to ride on the jet ski.

One of our few family shots.  Brody & Colt aren't sure about this boat ride (or maybe its the life jacket).

Colt driving the boat with Eric.

Brody's turn.  He is so focused.  (which is exactly how I want my boat driver to be)

Colt sitting on the jet ski.  This was enough to make him happy so he didn't actually ride on it.

Brody trying one out.

Brad actually took Brody out for a little ride.  They both loved it!

Gunner's Birthday

We celebrated cousin Gunner's 2nd birthday a few weeks ago.   It was a great party and the boys had plenty of fun.

Swimming in the whale pool.

The birthday boy!

Eating cake!

5 of the 6 boys at the party (Ollie was sleeping)

Colt, Brody, Gunner, Mack, Talen

Colt loved playing with this ball.

Washing the Jeep

Brad is always anxious to take the top off his jeep. He always makes sure to wash it before he takes it off. This time he had his two helpers.

They spent so much time in the soapy water that their hands were really pruny (it doesn't look as bad in this picture)

The nice clean Jeep!

The boys telling us what they are doing.

Driveway Trains

The weather has been nicer so we have been getting the boys outside.  It drives me crazy when they just want to stay inside and play so when Colt insisted on bringing some trains outside it didn't bother me.

Brody and Colt spent a lot of time with their trains in the driveway. Brad and I were able to sit up on the porch and watch them.

It looks like they don't have pants on...because they don't.

Brody is playing with Scrambler (a character from Bob the Builder) and the trailer that it is towing.

Beach Reading Time

When we were at the beach we would still try to keep to our nighttime routine of reading books. In this video Brad is trying to read Alice in Wonderland but keeps getting interrupted. We just love the way Colt is asking what something is (you can't understand his words but we know that is what he is saying) and then he says "oh".

Colt was done with Alice in Wonderland but Brody was still captivated by it.

More beach fun

A few more pictures from our time at the beach. As always we loved our time of being away and being together as a family.

And a few more videos.

S'more S'mores Please!

Brad and I wanted to make s'mores. (Well, Brad was a little more determined to make them than I was.) It seemed a little too windy to do them but Brad set up a little fire.

Brody & Colt waiting for their smores.

I LOVE this picture of my boys! 

Brad put the fire next to the log so it would block some of the wind. We also used Ollie's stroller for some protection. (and we do realize that wind and sand is not good for keeping the stroller clean)

Enjoying the s'mores.

Even though Ollie was our wind blocker we did keep him nice and warm and he was happy!

We do believe that our boys consumed a high amount of sand.  But they definitely loved them and wanted more.