3 Stooges

CJ's last summer camp was a week long affair titled "3 Stooges Comedy Camp" (how could I NOT sign him up?!)

Here's a video of the kids' performance on the last day.  I know I'm his mother, but I think CJ has SKILZ!



(If you're reading this in email you'll have to click through to see the video)

sweet sweet summer

This morning CJ and I rode our bikes to meet some friends at a local donut shop then back to Greenlake for a swim in the lake. This summer I have been pinching myself that we live a skip-hop-jump from the park and lake.

The weather's heating up again but I WILL NOT COMPLAIN because summer is zooooming by... every day I check my calendar and can't help but notice how the weeks are ticking by... only three weeks till school kicks up again! We have so enjoyed not having to keep a regular schedule and spending our days outside... I don't want it to end. But it will end... and so I am determined to enjoy the lazy warmth of summer while it's here.

Maureen, Steve, and Baby North have been living with us while they wait to close on their house. CJ loves having a baby in the house (and does remarkably well with him!) I like it too especially since when he cries I just stay smugly in my sweet bed. Maybe babies aren't so bad after all.

We've enjoyed a couple of wonderful camping trips... at Deception Pass and Scenic Beach.

A couple of weeks ago we enjoyed a fun adults-only weekend on Gato Verde, a 42' catamaran that we chartered with the B-burns to sail around the San Juan islands. From that trip I learned that boats are cool and also my in-laws are CUHRAZY! (but I already knew that.) Jay learned that we need to buy a boat so I'm eagerly waiting for him to start making the big bucks.

Lemonade! Extra juicy!

Labor Day Weekend

It's not over yet, but so far we're fans.

we started off with tide pools at Carkeek Park...







...followed by biking and barbecue (tuna! fresh crab!) at Magneson Park (never mind the BITTER COLD wind... it's summer, doggoneit!!)

On Wednesday CJ starts kindergarten

!!!!!

If you don't actually win, does that make you a loser?

Last week CJ and I met Maureen and Steve in Fremont for the Outdoor Movie night to see The Iron Giant. What could be more fun than sitting outside, eating treats, and watching a movie projected onto the side of the building long after you SHOULD be in bed?

CJ and I *almost* won the photo contest for our picture with the big red robot. We were in the top 5 finalists!



Maureen and Steve *almost* won the robot dance-off. I'm taking bids if you want me to put the video of their cool moves on the internet.

They would have won, if the other guy hadn't been named "Purple." Totally no fair.

Fair

Today CJ and I took the ferry to Bainbridge Island where we met up with some friends and headed to the local county fair.

It was a good time had by all.

Rides...

Animals...

Crafts...

What's not to love?

Finally, just in case anyone DARES to think that we don't live in the most beautiful place in all the land.

It may rain a lot, but it sure is purty!

Soccer camp

19 CLEAR DAYS?!!

It's official.

This is the summer that wasn't. According to the Seattle Times, we had 19 clear days. NINETEEN!!! Sure, this is Seattle and all, but still!

Nevertheless, we managed to have a pretty good time. Here are some photo highlights...


CJ & friend at Golden Gardens beach park.


CJ turns FOUR! How did this happen???




At the Seattle waterfront park on a CLEAR DAY! (that's one of NINETEEN, you'll remember...)


First fishing trip with Grandpa & Nana!


CJ proves to be an expert and single-handedly reels in 6 fish! Yes, it's true, he IS brilliant.


Jay lounges at the Oregon Coast (also there were Ed, Cheri, and Maureen). What's with all the wind?! I think this would be the perfect spot for a wind turbin.