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Summer time fun

Maybe it's because we've had 3 gloomy, chilly days in a row, but I am feeling the need to remind myself of the fun we've had this summer. When it's warm and sunny outside we make a bee line for a park or beach. Here are some pictures from a recent trip to one of our favorite parks. We especially like this park because it has a beach and a nice playground/picnic area and some woods for small hikes after dinner.

I asked Katie to smile for the camera. This is what I got! There are train tracks that run right next to this beach. On one visit an especially loud train went by, scaring Caitlin. To this day she talks about that train. "Choo choo noisy," she tells us. Now when a train passes she makes sure to climb up into my lap, but then she happily watches it pass.

One of the trails that we take has a tree with a hollowed out base. It is the perfect little hobbit house. You can sort of see above Dylan's head that it is a little charred. I guess not everyone who peeks out of these windows is as innocent as Dylan. Oh, notice the fleece. Yes, the Northwest is beautiful and also requires coats in the middle of July.
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Julie said…
Your children are such darling little imps. I just want to squish and cuddle them. Auntie Julie loves you guys!
July 24, 2008 at 7:54 AM
Unknown said…
That is the cutest picture of Katie! I love her little face and Cindy-Loo-Who hair! I love Dylan's adventurer poise as well. I can't wait to hug and kiss them both. Anxiously waiting your arrival!! Love Stef
July 26, 2008 at 3:02 PM
myrna said…
The Hobbit and Cindy Loo Who! Those definitely are cute pics! Sorry I didn't comment sooner, we were in Cedar City and as you know: The Play's the Thing! We had a blast, but it's nice to be home and have time to read fun Blogs! Sorry about the cool weather. You seem to make the most of it, though!
July 27, 2008 at 7:18 PM
Sandy said…
I just got to catch up on your blog and all the exciting things that have been happening this summer. The kids look so cute (and you may have to wear a jacket here on a summer day too - so at least you know you aren't alone there). Your surgery looks like it went really well and I think the poutier lip suits you!
July 27, 2008 at 8:11 PM
B.G. Christensen said…
We interrupt the comments actually relating to this post for a very important

WARNING FROM THE FUTURE!!!

When Dylan is twelve he's going to be transported back to 2003 so he can play Liam Neeson's stepson in Love Actually. Be prepared! Protect your son! Make sure he knows how to get safely back to the present! And above all, don't trust Liam--he tried to kill Batman!
July 28, 2008 at 10:46 AM
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