Friday, July 29, 2011

2011 Week Twenty-Nine

Get ready for the longest blog post yet!
Dallin rockin' the tennis racket for his baby brother.
Grandpa Mushroom and Keegan finally met!
They were inseparable and very cute.
The laughs started and never let up.

Fun with Philly.
Dallin and Daddy exploring their great backyard.
Dallin found a friendly ladybug that tickled him.
Dallin spent most of his time showing off for Grandma and Grandpa at his swimming lesson.
Ryan, Aspen, and Zachary joined us at the Museum of Flight! Right before we entered the building, an incredibly thoughtful gentleman handed us his family's City Passes. The free tickets to the Flight Museum were already used but all of the booklets still had passes to the Seattle Aquarium and coupons! Plus the nice employees at the museum let our entire group in for free!
Pop quiz! What aircraft are we standing in front of? The first person to post the correct answer in the comments will receive a sweet prize!
It may just be a tunnel but we always seem to have such fun as we fly through it.
Fun times indeed!
Happy family.
Silly Keegan sporting Grandpa's hat.
It seems that we discover something new every time we visit the museum. Zachary and Dallin were particularly excited about this one.


Kids in the hurricane!

I want to fly away, Yea!
Dallin showing Keegan his Museum of Flight inspired Lego creation.
The boys running through their favorite sculpture on the way to the Science Center. We also got everyone into the center for free again!
Dallin was the first to notice that the orcas were swimming in the much missed water at the Science Center pools.
Grandpa Mushroom and Dallin learned a lot about water.
The physical science section tested us on our abilities so we naturally made it into a competition amongst ourselves. Tara was the most flexible, Orlando had the strongest grip strength, and Ryan's uncanny reaction time was top notch.
The butterflies chose this moment to fly into Dallin's face for the picture.
One decided to stay on Grandpa during his visit.
Unfortunately the Science Center closed early but we found fun things to do like get spiffy balloons.
And play in the fountain. Grandma Denise and Orlando grappled in an attempt to soak each other.
Dallin the rising soccer star and his proud Daddy.
Debi and Keegan enjoying each other at Panera Bread.
Those silly grandparents.
Cute son and Mother.
We were originally planning on going to the zoo but since we scored the free passes, we hit the aquarium. They graciously let Dallin in for free so we gave our excess passes to other lucky souls.
Grandpa and Grandma Montoya thought that their flight departed Saturday morning but it actually left on Friday! We felt bad but also were a little excited to spend an extra day with them.
The Grandparents finally had to leave to catch their flight but not before one last shenanigan.
Face paintings for the happy children.
Zachary feeding the seagulls at Ivar's.

Keegan started in on actual food this week and he likes it! He also developed conjunctivitis but the amazing staff at Virginia Mason were able to see him for treatment. Once again we are so glad for choosing them.
Dallin and Philly continued their close friendship.
Thee Kellys returned home from California! Dallin and Shayla went for a pleasant Sunday ride.
And climbed a tree!
Wow! Look at Vincent Go! Everyone was so surprised to see him ride his big boy bike so well since he previously would only do it with much reluctance and prodding.

The Goldings are coming over next week!

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

2011, Week Twenty-Eight

Hey look, Ma! No hands 'cause I can sit on my own.
The boys kickin' it old school with the Nintendo 64.
Jedi master Keegan used his force powers to train the young padawans.
An hour before bedtime, Dallin had the crazy idea of jumping through the sprinklers. We thought he would be too cold but apparently not.
Keegan thought,"What is this soft thing tickling me? I need to eat it!"
Rolling over from back to front!

The boys made a cave in Dallin's room which he slept in all week. It never ceases to amaze us how much enjoyment kids get out of non-toys.
The bad news is that Grandma Sheila's eye was bothering her enough to need to see a specialist again. The good news is that we got to have her at our place for two days!
After Grandma went back home, we got take care of Philly while the Kellys are in California.
Keegan discovered his feet, much to his delight.
The boys playing and sharing together.
Yep, definitely a family resemblance. Tara has her hands full!
Super friends for Dallin!
And friends for Tara and Orlando! Wendy, Fran, Shawn, and their kids came over for a lovely Sunday dinner. It was so great to see them again after so long.
Orlando and company finally got to watch the final game of the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. It was a great game despite many missed goals from the USA. So while we didn't win, we're still happy that Japan did.
Tara, Orlando, and Keegan saw the much anticipated final Harry Potter movie. Once again, Keegan behaved himself, except when he laughed during a tense scene. So they really enjoyed it, especially Orlando who can now read the book! Grandma Denise and Grandpa Mushroom are coming up next week!!!