Dash Point State Park

We did a 2013 maiden voyage with our camper to Dash Point State Park last weekend.  Just to make sure everything worked and to get reacquainted with our trailer before our big trip to Entait.  It was a success!  We had many visitors which made the experience that much better!  Thanks to the Pederson's, Eatons and Servance's for joining in on the fun.  Remember the Jiffy pop over the stove?  Well Teri brought one to make over the camp fire.  See Amara below patiently waiting for it to pop over the fire.  I think that was the biggest hit with our group!

Three Cheers for Chelan

They say a picture is worth a thousand words so I'll let them tell you the story of our Chelan trip.

 

Happy Dad's Day

This year we spent Dad's day in Chelan.  Not a bad gig since the weather was awesome and we cruised the lake in our boat!  The only bummer was that we didn't get to celebrate Dad's day with Al or my Dad.  But we got to celebrate it with Uncle Ryan!

 

 

 

Field Day

Emily's last day of school is tomorrow.  This past week has been a whirlwind of year end school activities.  Luckily there has been very little homework!  Yesterday was field day.  I had to work so I wasn't able to volunteer but Mandy took this picture at field day.

More Scoop on GS Camp

In a previous post I written that Emily went to GS Camp.  It was a big milestone since she spent the night.  This was the first time she spent the night away with a non family member.  I think it was a huge plus that Mandy is one of the leaders and she is like family to us.  Here are some picture from the weekend.

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Emily's art creation in process

Emily and Taylor hanging out in the Lodge of Nations

The Brownies holding up the bridging certificates.  These girls are now Juniors!

It's Called Life

Between my sister and I this weekend we attended a celebration of life party, a retirement party, a wedding and a graduation party.  About the only thing missing was a baby shower!  Oh and we participated in the annual community garage sale.

My friend Christie lost her Dad, Jack in May.  They had a celebration of life party on Friday afternoon.  I will remember Jack's big belly laugh, smoking a cigarette and teasing me about my golf game.

Most of you already know but after 35 years with North Thurston School District my mom decided to retire.  I'm so happy for her and hope she enjoys this time doing things she wants to do.  Brandi and I headed down to Oly town on Friday night for a dinner party.  It was great to meet all her co-workers.  Her boss Monica said some wonderful things and I can tell she made such a difference and a positive influence in her workplace.  Love you Mom and am so proud of you!

Brandi and Ryan attended a wedding on Saturday evening for his good friend Doug.   Since it was going to be a late night out, Kaitlyn spent the night with us.  Always fun to have that little peanut around.  The girls are so funny.....laughing, playing so well and then bam fighting like siblings.

Saturday night we attended a graduation party for Shane.  We have become good friends with the Sankey family and are proud of Shane and Trina and Pat (parents).   Congratulations!

Hello Sunshine...

and sidewalk chalk.

Camporee

This Girl Scout Camporee was themed around art and crafts.  Emily had a GREAT time.  Her favorite part was swimming.  Yes, swimming.  Luckily it was sunny but I was still surprised the girls swam in the lake.  Another favorite part for Emily was the bridging ceremony.  Not sure if that was because they got a box of junior mints candy after crossing the bridge or from the excitement of becoming a junior.  Mandy took lots of pictures so I'm post some more later.

A collection of her goodies from Camp.

   

Not Sure

As in not sure what to do.  Yesterday I found myself with a whole day for me!  Chris is on a guy quad trip and I took Emily to girl scout camp in the morning.  I hadn't really planned anything and it felt odd.  Odd that I had 24 hours of me time.  I know it probably sounds heavenly to most people and it was but again it was weird.  So I read, sat in the sun, took a nap, cleaned and then the best part....met my sister at Dukes in Tacoma for drinks and dinner.  The weather couldn't have been better, we even sat out on the deck.  Thanks Brandi for a fun girls night!