Monday, July 29, 2013

2013, Week Thirty-One

 Keegan wanted to help his big brother water Debi's plants.
 Tennis lessons continue.
 As do swimming lessons.
 Mike and Sarah came over for a wonderful dinner visit.
 Renton River Days!  We were joined by the Garrs, Kellys, and Mary.
 These kid's faces say it all.
 Bacon!
 Keegan was hesitant to feed the animals but gathered his courage and tried it.  Guess what?  He liked it!
 Yay!
It was a hot day so standing in lines wasn't great but the kids managed. 
 Super slide!
 We had lunch and watched the Wenatchee Youth Circus.
 Amazing!
 Dallin and Jessalyn got to meet the performers.  Missy took Zoran and Keegan home for naps.
 Dallin had the opportunity to work the fire hose which was quite refreshing.
 Look at Dallin go!
 Jessalyn was the only other kid brave enough to climb.  She was determined to reach the top and almost got there!
 Vincent showed us how to have the most fun in a zorb ball by somersaulting the entire way.
We sure appreciate Renton's finest.
 These kids wanted a picture of themselves doing this so there you have it.
 Back home in time to pick fresh vegetables and fruit for dinner.
 Grandma Sheila and Uncle Danny surprised us!
 Orlando enjoyed his time at the Highland games.
 It's a challenging calling for him but Orlando sure enjoys moments like these with the boy scouts.
We're holding on to this massive bean bag while the Kellys prepare to move!

Monday, July 22, 2013

2013, Week Thirty

 The boys are ready for another great week!
 Tennis time with friends and family.
 Shayla and Vincent joined Dallin for the next session of tennis lessons!
 Our last fun day with the Flamms was a sweet one.  We sure miss them and can't wait until they visit us again.
 Superheroes by night...
 Target employees by day.
 It's all smiles and laughter during the game of Life.
 Shayla is so sweet.
Uncle Russ was in town so he and Orlando met up with some guys from church for a softball game.  We sure enjoy his visits!
Brandon and Nozomi Caruthers joined us for a very special night at Safeco Field in Seattle.
Paul McCartney!!
The only thing that would have made the supreme night even better would have been if all of you fans had been with us.  Especially Dallin!  You should read this review in the Seattle Times as it expresses just how amazing the show was in a much better way than we can since we're still speechless and star struck.
 No one can stop these speedy shoppers.
We looked out the window and what did we see?
Children eating apples underneath the tree!

Sunday, July 14, 2013

2013, Week Twenty-Nine

 We stopped for a wonderful visit with the Packers on our way back home from the Despain reunion.  Keegan loved the friendly pets.
 Ian and Dallin were practically inseparable.
 Tara and her cousin Amy.  Thank you again!
 Dallin started tennis lessons!
 And started his first job too!  Our friend Debi is making the most of her retirement and is traveling so Dallin has accepted the responsibility of taking care of her plants.  Go Dallin!
 The Kellys were in California so the boys stopped by everyday to play with Titan.  He's growing faster than the boys!
 Dallin gives the best basket rides.
 Keegan takes time to stop and smell the flowers.
 Dallin's second day of tennis lessons and his improvement was astounding!
 It was fortunate to be sunny everyday when we took Titan for long walks.
 Goofy boys.
With so many lakes around us, I'm surprised we don't do this more often.  Needless to say, the kids made the most it.
 Kylee was in town!!
 Dallin and Kylee were like peas and carrots again.  Fun times!
Lovely Tara and her lovely boys.
 The Kellys returned home and we gathered together at the Stephensons for a great time.
 This electric police car was delightful.
 But this activity was a scream!
What a wonderful week with so many great friends!