Mikey's 3 1/2 Birthday

Today was Michael's half birthday. We started out the day with an attempt at berry picking. We arrived only to find out that the farm stand was open selling berries, but because of the recent rain, the U-Pick patch was closed. So we purchased a 1/2 flat of raspberries and strawberries and set off. We happened upon a park that is located on the same road as the berry farm. I never knew it existed. We stopped and took some time to enjoy God's creation.

Half Birthday Boy

Me and my boys

We enjoyed some scrumptious strawberry shortcake for Mikey's half-birthday treat.

A First and a Last

First time I have ever gone running into the midnight hour. Last "long run" in my training until the Rock 'N Roll half marathon.

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We will be celebrating Father's Day on Saturday and I didn't want to have to try to fit in a ten mile run in the midst of it. So after the little ones were all tucked in and the Father's Day gifts wrapped, I jumped on the treadmill around 11:00 PM. Finished around 12:40 AM. I feel good. Sweaty and stinky. But good.

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Only one week until my dad and I run the race together. I am really looking forward to it. The last time I ran 13.1 miles was the summer of 2007 when I raced my half iron man. That was two children ago. My purpose in registering for this race was simply that I needed a goal; something to work toward in my quest to start exercising again. It worked. In March I ran 63.26 miles, 83.18 miles in April, and 100.19 miles in May. I have already reached my goal. Now racing with my dad will just be the cherry on the sundae.

Low Tide at Alki

Monday was a perfect day to be at the beach. It was the lowest tide of the year at -3.4 and the only sunny day of the entire week.

Sand castles

Wave jumping

The water in the tide pools was warm and great for frolicking.
Ta Da!

It was a perfect day with my precious children.

Swimming Lessons

My children have taken swimming lessons from the YMCA off and on for years. Though they enjoyed them and had fun, I wasn't very impressed with their progress. This year we decided to try something new. The children are enrolled in the AMG swim school. They have been taking lessons twice a week for two months and we have seen marked improvement. The last two Saturdays in a row both Kennedy and Jackson passed the swim test at the Y which allowed them to use the water slide and the big pool without me having to be in the water with them. It is a satisfying feeling knowing that they are safer and more confident in the water.

Preschool Graduation

Our little Harrison graduated from preschool recently. We are very excited for him as he heads into the big kindergarten world next year.Class of 2023It was fun co-teaching his class this year. The children are so bright and ready to learn. Way to go, Bear!

Gram's 79th Birthday Tea

To celebrate my Gram's 79th birthday, my sister and I took her to the Secret Garden in Sumner for a Victorian tea. McKinley joined us for a tip-top time.

On the steps of the Secret Garden

Our sweet little Rosebud

National Donut Day 2010

Friday, June 4 was the big day. We stopped by our local Krispy Kreme for some tasty treats to celebrate this national occasion.

Donuts make us smile!

Let the Games Begin...

Here is a link to last year's donut celebrating fun: http://wuvbugs.blogspot.com/2009/06/national-doughnut-day.html