Alex catches a fish!

Alex has been fishing many times but he has never caught his own fish.  We decided to seek professional advice and got a guide on Echo Lake last night.  What a difference!  We were trolling and Alex caught 2 beautiful rainbow trout.  Julia caught a little blue fish.  And she hooked what we thought was a rainbow trout and actually was a catfish. What a hilarious surprise! 

Everyone had a great time and we'll definitely be back.

First Backpacking Trip

We went on our first family backpacking trip last weekend.  We hiked up a steep trail to Annette Lake.  It was about 8 miles roundtrip to our campsite.  One trail map said 1,500 ft elevation gain and another said 1,900 - either way it was steep!  There was a modicum of whining on the way up but it was worth it at the top - glacier lake, swimming, campfire.  Everyone wants to do it again.

World Cup Victory and Fourth of July!!!!

We had an incredibly exciting long weekend for the 4th. Friday night Sounders victory. Saturday morning neighborhood parade. Saturday evening clam bake on Whidbey with the Gills. Sunday Women's World Cup victory in Vancouver. We will remember that game our whole lives!!!

USA Soccer Fever

Everyone is into the Women's World Cup!  So far we've made 2 trips to Vancouver and watched a lot of matches on TV.  USA needs 2 more wins to take the title. 

Last Days of School

The school year wrapped up with a beach/park party for Julia and a park picnic for Alex.  Julia is now done with Newport Children's School.  It was a great experience at a great school.  Her pre-k teachers were Ms. Lisa and Ms. Ruth and they were fabulous.  Julia is now ready for kindergarten at OWS.

Alex had a great year as well with Mrs. Spadoni and Ms. Bennett.  He has really matured.  His teacher noted his love for sharing insights at circle time, science, and reading.

Summer has been leisurely so far.  The kids are in the pool at least once a day.  Alex has read a lot of books and Julia has done a lot of art.  Day camp at OWS starts Jul 6.