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Thursday, September 30, 2010

Summer Vacation: The Goodwins

 
OK, so I have had major issues trying to post lately.  It has been a busy summer and being frustrated every time I try to post something and it takes forever hasn't helped.  Finally, I was able to get these pics on a Picassa Web Album to share them since Blogspot wouldn't let me upload them as usual.  It's probably for the best since there are so many pics.  So click on the picture above of Owen and Izzy and it should take you to the complete (or I should say the edited album since you know I took a lot more pics).
Now a little bit about the trip...

Our summer vacation started with a trip out to Portland, OR to visit the Goodwins finally.  It was an awesome trip.  We had so much fun seeing where our dear friends live and call their home.  We ate at their favorite spots, went to the local farmer's market, visited with Doug's sister Dawn and her family, went to Cannon Beach where Goonies was filmed, and then stayed at "the property" for a couple of days on our way to Seattle.  At the cabin we went hiking, clamming, and the boys made us some wonderful food while the kids played like they were never apart.  It truly was a trip to remember for a lifetime.  We love and miss them so much, but are very grateful for being able to have visited them on their turf.  Thanks Auntie Jill and Uncle Doug!!!!  And of course Izzy, Maddie, and baby to be too!

Thursday, September 09, 2010

A Glimpse of Summer: June

This summer was AWESOME to put it simply.  It flew by like they always do, but every day was fully enjoyed I can promise you that.  Especially since I was officially unemployed and therefore home to actually enjoy it.  Teagan started the summer wanting to do everything her big "Bra" did, and ended the summer completely making her own decisions, coming up with her own games, and finally using words.  Owen was never bored.  He had countless adventures, star wars battles, bike races, and so, so much more.
Summer officially started with Owen's end of the year school festival, then it was off to countless trips up and down our street with the neighbor boys, Parker (5), Preston (7), and Calvin (11).
For some reason it isn't letting me write between the pictures, so I'll tell you a little story about the skateboarding pics here instead.  We bought Owen the skateboard for his 4th bday, but he never really got to use it because of weather or the street being to muddy/rocky.  One day we decided to "train" on the skateboard so I of course had my camera ready.  As we were putting all his gear on, (helmet, elbow and knee pads), we looked down and there was Teagan on the skateboard and headed down the street. It was hilarious really.  So the pics you see of her were taken right away and were not staged at all.