Tuesday, August 10, 2010

hanging out in the hotel, victoria







paper airplanes from the window, jumping on the bed, reading books, watching cable -- kid heaven.

lunch @ one fish two fish







lunch at a great fish place - in a shipping container on the water. fried pickles on the sandwiches!

british columbia museum of natural history








an amazing museum. reminded me of the museum of history and industry in chicago. the kids loved it - especially the old town.

murtchie's tea shop, victoria









victoria, british columbia




seafood dinner in victoria - @ ferris restaurant




we arrived hungry and tired and found an awesome seafood restaurant.

ferry to victoria, british columbia

lake samish - on the way to canada





first day of vacation. just before bellingham, gorgeous lake and location of picnic lunch.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

@ the lake


john, avery & gus are at the madison beach today.

fishing in lake washington



with ruby and owen at camp this week, we took the little boys out in the canoe fishing. they both caught quite a few little ones.

Monday, July 12, 2010

soccer camp


the boys are off to soccer camp from 9-1pm today. gus' first camp. watch out.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

4th of july pie-eating contest







cal anderson park had 4th of july festivities. avery and gus decided to do the pie-eating contest. gus got scared and just stared at his pie. avery gave it a good effort. rachel was the winner - polishing off a lime-cream pie.

Monday, July 5, 2010

july sunny night






4th of july was rainy and cold. so tonight was sunny and gorgeous and we had burgers and ruby made cookies for dessert. much better than last night.