road tripin' cont...

We are still on vacation (and so not looking forward to going home.) We are definitely in vacation mode. Bed times have been thrown out the window and we've been sleeping in late. Our days have been filled with swimming, bowling, ice skating, and exploring. We even went to dinner last night at a place that you get to by a horse and wagon (and had the most amazing wine.)

We have loved this summer and all of the adventures we have had in store. I just wish it could go on a little longer.  ;-)

road tripin'

We are in the midst of our family vacation but it's been a little while since my last post.  We started out our road trip by visiting coeur d'laine and making a stop at the Silverwood theme park. It was a lot of fun (besides the part where I broke my phone on the roller coaster.)

Then we headed off to Sun Valley and went on a little off road adventure trying to get there where we had to avo I d cows and cliffs.

We are still enjoying our much needed break so I am sure there will be a follow up post.  Stay tuned. ..

outstanding in the field skagit dinner...

Last week Jeff and I were lucky enough to attend our first outstanding in the field dinner at the Skagit River Ranch with our good friends Jeff and Courtney.  It was quite a long drive from Seattle but was worth the effort and the dinner was absolutely amazing.

The dinner included a cocktail hour with yummy appetizers followed by a tour of the farm. The views from this farm were breath taking and lucky for us, the weather was absolutely beautiful.

I can't wait to see where they will be heading next year.

what are you up to this summer?

Ethan's out of school, swim lessons are going on, which means summer is finally here. Yippee!!!

^^Of course our son was the one who volunteered to feed the llama with his mouth on a camp field trip.;)^^

let's start this summer right...

Jeff and I thought it was about time we had some friends over for a beginning of summer/house warming party. We've been living here almost a year so it was about time.

However when I throw a party I tend to go slightly overboard. You can check out the decorations below and some of the desserts. Ethan could not decide on one so we ended up making rice krispy watermelon treats and ice cream cone cup cakes. Both the kids and the parents loved them!

let the summer begin..

Even though its a rainy day in the Pacific Northwest it's still the first day of summer. Looking forward to swimming, Popsicle's, bike rides, BBQ, and everything this season has to offer.

^^ethan is finally able to swim. yipee!^^

caps and gowns...

Ethan's daycare had their end of school year graduation this past week and we could not have been more proud of him. We have had such a great experience at his daycare the past few years but are excited for him to start his new school in the fall. (And so is he.)