Postings have certainly been scant this summer but it hasn't been because I haven't had lots to share!! We've had adventures, started traditions and seen a lot of 'firsts' for both kids.
NEW TRADITION
The crew - The Asmann's, Berry-Nelsons, SchaeperBerrys, Quishidas, Poages and Nobles all headed to Camano Island for a get away. That's 12 adults and 8 kids!
The Poage cabin was beautiful and right on the beach. The kids played in the driftwood and the adults played music and cards.
It was amazing to me that 12 kids, ranging in age from 14 months to 8 years played so well together with literally NO fights!!
Cute kids in life jackets.
Lots of cute kids in life jackets!
The ladies! Card games of choice - Crib and Speed. Drink of choice - champagne, of course!
ADVENTURE
Drew's dream came true this year when he finally convinced me to go on a backpacking trip! I was trepidatious to say the least, given that I don't like the wilderness, bugs or breaking a sweat. But the company made it fabulous. Next time - a longer hike and more champagne!
Driving East in Quinn's Westy
See how rugged we look!?!
Now for our flat, short hike back to the car. haha
BEST TRADITION!!
One of the absolute summer highlights is FLOATDOWN. The crew heads over the mountains to Twisp to float the Methow river. The weather is always sweltering which makes floating in a raft on the icy river sublime. Once again, champagne flows freely and by the end of the day our cheeks sunburnt and sore from smiling so much!
Love these crazy people!
FIRSTS
Every season holds many firsts for the kids during these years but Jude seems to have changed in leaps and bounds this summer.
He's talking almost non-stop. True you can't understand a lot of what he says but just like his sister - he literally never shuts up!!
A few of his favorite words are
- "uh-huh" said in a million different ways but always in a high pitched squeaky voice
- "mo" for more
- "lala" his new name for Ellie
- "lalow" for stroller
- "ow" yes, he says ow if he stubs his toe but he also says ow even he is asked to do something he doesn't want to do like if Ellie is asking him to come play and he'd rather not - he looks at her and says "owie lala"
- "ti-ka" the word he uses when he wants to nurse. Although he says it less than he did a few months ago he still asks to nurse about every 2 hours. Guess he never got the memo that he's almost 2 years, not 2 months!
- "ow" yes, he says ow if he stubs his toe but he also says ow even he is asked to do something he doesn't want to do like if Ellie is asking him to come play and he'd rather not - he looks at her and says "owie lala"
- "ti-ka" the word he uses when he wants to nurse. Although he says it less than he did a few months ago he still asks to nurse about every 2 hours. Guess he never got the memo that he's almost 2 years, not 2 months!
But the words that seem to echo most frequently around the house is a nearly constant string of "mommydaddymommydaddymommydaddymommydaddymommydaddy"
Miss Ellie Belle has learned a lot this summer too. She started swim lessons and although she has always loved the water she would never put her head in. Now she puts her face in, holds her breath, floats on her back and is so very proud!
I can't believe what a big girl she is now - camping in the backyard with Drew, first sleep over at a friends house, writing her name, throwing less tantrums(!) and calls every new kid she meets her 'best friend'.
Next week starts Ellie's last year at the co-op preschool we've attended since she was 14 months old and Jude's first year at the school!
Goodbye summer . . . it's been swell
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