Sunday, May 30, 2010

it was spring...


...at one point in the past month. It doesn't seem like it now. But it did happen, and it was wonderful.

I guess little miss schmutz and I were a little overeager to jump into spring, full force. It was beautiful for all of our April/May visitors, and for even two weeks afterwards. We thought spring was finally here. We enjoyed it by exploring at the park. Ashlyn has now learned how to slide down by herself, even though she'd rather go with someone usually. And, she has also learned how to climb up ladders - even the weird shaped ones. The parks have, all of a sudden, become a lot more fun with those two discoveries.

But, it looks as though Spring has gone back into hiding.. It is cold and wet again. But, now that I think about it. Spring might have found us, and we are just waiting for Summer to get here. We have our seasons all mixed up in such a place as this. We'll be able to straighten it out once we figure out what Spring is, and what Summer is suppose to be!

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

long time no post...


I am going to try and do better.. soon.. I am pretty far behind on what I've wanted to post, but it always seems like I run out of time. We are all pretty busy around here.. and when Jake and Little Miss are busy, that just means I am more busy. So we'll see if it slows down before we hit Utah.. I doubt it..

But the picture above was taken about two weeks ago when we were visited by the stomach flu.. yuck.. Our little miss did the most she could to enjoy it, though, and never complained. The real complaining started after she was all better and then, all of a sudden, couldn't drink ginger ale and watch tv all day.. she has a tough life, poor kid.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Gillis Family Visit.. day 4

Science Fiction Museum & Experience Music Project
(but.. sadly.. I only got pictures of the music project)













Thursday, May 13, 2010

Gillis Family Visit.. day 3

Pacific Science Center




















Space Needle

















Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Gillis Family Visit.. day 2

Tulip Festival in Skagit County

















Deception Pass





























Admiralty Head Lighthouse & Fort Casey










Home... at last...

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Gillis Family Visit.. day 1

These next few posts are going to be a lot of pictures. I am hoping to get to journaling the memories soon.. but it probably will not end up on the blog. But enjoy the pictures!

SEATTLE AQUARIUM














PIKE PLACE MARKET




PIER 54






ARGOSY HARBOR TOUR