Monday Night

Enjoying the heat and the green grass before we hit the road to "The Coast". Its been about 99 here for a long time.. I can't remember when this heat wave started. By the looks of it, the coast isn't too much cooler but we hope to get a little break from the heat.

We are going camping for a nice long week at Fort Worden and Salt Creek- both on the Peninsula- with Tim and Kath and Ben, Holli and May. I've been busy making lists and getting things all set for the trip. Gus is so excited to explore the beaches and check out the tide pools. Lucy is walking more every day and will be right behind Gus and May. Matt is the one that really needs a vacation. He has worked 32 extra hours of overtime this past week fighting fires. The money is good but he is exhausted. Here's to a nice little break, now lets just hope I don't forget something crucial like Lucy's blanky, the camera, or the cribbage board.

Almost There (Baby Steps)

I took this video this morning after breakfast. Pardon the scrambled egg on her shirt. Lucy is trying hard to catch up to Gus and her cousin May. She's almost walking. Gus walked at 15.5 months old, and Lucy is now 14 months old.

Shirtless in the Backyard

While Matt and I were at Molly and Aaron's rehearsal dinner (a wonderful evening at Clink's) the kids had a ball at Grandpa Tim and Grammy Kath's house. As you can see, it was one of those hot nights where all there is to do is eat popsicles -Lucy's choice, and search for bugs - Gus's choice. Without clothing. Because its too hot and more fun this way.

The next morning, Tim asked me if Lucy had ever had a popsicle before, and I said no, she hadn't. Apparently she knew just what to do with it and enjoyed it immensely.

.... off to make some homeade ice pops....

Molly and Aaron's Wedding

Gus was the ring bearer, and he actually did it. I was so nervous about a mid-aisle meltdown or something.

The beautiful and happy couple

vows

Lucy dancing with Grandpa Dick

A perfect night, a perfect celebration!

Quiet Weekend at Home

Our sunflowers are blooming

Cherry Season- Gus loves the Lapins and Raniers

Fishing with Daddy at Sidley Lake- bald eagle sightings and a fish or two in the boat.

This past weekend we had a nice quiet weekend around the house. Matt and Gus went up to Sidley Lake on Sunday and caught a couple of fish. Lucy and I went on a nice long walk. She is cutting more molars and has been a bit grouchy lately.

Today we leave for Spokane, Molly and Aaron's wedding is finally here! We are so excited and are looking forward to celebrating with them. Gus is all ready to be the ring bearer and he has been asking every morning, "Today do I get to be the ring bearer?" Its pretty cute.

Giggles

Gus and Lucy just having a grand ol time with a bottle of baby shampoo. This is the sort of thing that Lucy is really into right now- playing "give and take".

Gus in Winnemucca Pet Heaven

While we were in Winnemucca, (that's a lot of W's!) Gus stayed with Grammy Kath out at Aunt Linda's house. Next door to Auntie Linda is Auntie Sandra's house. What does this mean to a 4 year old? One whole block of pet bliss. Between the cats, kittens and dogs running around, you have horses, goats, rabbits, chickens, and I am sure I am leaving something out. He had a blast feeding the animals and carting this kitten around. He called this kiten in particular "Purry". It was pretty cute.

So when we got home to Oroville, his promised 4th birthday gift was an aquarium with a few fish. I thought this would sort of be a let down, after all the furry, frisky, and hilarious pets (Ding Bat Chicken), but he is just as excited about his new fishies and is a good pet keeper.

Thanks Aunt Linda, Aunt Sandra, Rosie and Lilly too for letting Gus manhandle all the animals and entertaining him with all your treasures. He is still talking about the trip.