Cabin Trip 2011

We had a fun trip over by Naches, at the Ralston's cabin. The kids loved playin in the woods, making smores, hiking, and playing by the river. We all had a great weekend!

The kids made smores at the cabin for dessert.

Here we all are by the waterfall.

Paul, Stacy, Gabby & Paige at the entrance to the cave.

Paige, Levi, Gabby & Rachel posing on a stump during our hike.

American Girl Doll Photo Shoot

Even Meemo got in on the fun of the photo shoot.


















Gabby dressed up her dolls and arranged them just so for these photos that she took herself.







Here they are with a beautiful rose.

4th of July Fireworks at Ralston's

The acutal 4th of July this year was on a Monday, so we headed down to the Ralston's house for a picnic & some fireworks!

Paige, Gabby & Rachel enjoying their dessert. Before dinner, the kids went swimming in the pool. I caught Rachel mid-dive in this pic.

4th of July, Camping at Lake Kokanee

4th of July fun camping at the Sturtevant's place on Lake Kokanee. It was a beautiful sunny weekend, perfect for outdoor fun.

Paige is cold but happy swimming at the lake. The girls had a water balloon fight with the next door neighbors, and Gabby caught her first fish! Not one, but two!

Gabby & Taylor bought matching wolf hats at the Hoodsport Fair.

Paige bought an adorable set of fairy wings

Paige's bubble gun from Wanda.

Fishing in the evening.

Taylor and Gabby at the lake

Summertime Backyard Fun

Paige trying out the new slip & slide.

Gabby's turn.

Our new slide.

Our Garden

This is our garden now, in July. The zucchinis are HUGE, and dwarfing the poor tomatoes :) We will have zucchini bread this year. We have also had some yummy salads from the lettuce, and Paige loves to pick and eat the snap peas.

Here is our garden in June. The radishes were getting bigger and the girls were on a slug-hunting mission to track down the culprit who was eating the leaves. We tried a small cup of beer, but did not catch any unfortunately!

Ballerinas

I am doing some catch-up posting. Here are two pics of Gabby's ballet class getting ready to perform "Seasons" in June.