Monday, August 27, 2012

blueberry picking

We went blueberry picking at Gile Blueberry Farm with some friends.






I think I have decided that out of strawberry, blackberry and blueberry picking--blueberry is the most fun with kids. Matthew and Cameron loved running around with their buckets and I didn't have to worry about them stepping on berries (strawberries) or getting poked (blackberries). Plus I was able to contain Brandon to a stroller (which would not have worked for strawberry picking--at least where we went). And it is pretty obvious for kids to tell when the berries are ripe. What a fun day! 


Saturday, August 25, 2012

Friday, August 24, 2012

Happy Birthday Emma

8.21.2012
Emma got a life jacket for her birthday and she loves swimming so we met up at Scott Lake to play in the water during the day. Then we headed back to her house for presents and cake in the evening.







Happy 7th birthday Emma!

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Boeing Picnic

8.18.2012

Scott's dad works for Boeing and every year his division has a picnic for employees and their families. And we got to join in on the fun. Lots of food, games and crafts for the kids.














and yes, Brandon is to the temper-tantrum stage...







Monday, August 20, 2012

kiddie pool

8.17.2012

We had some friends over for an afternoon of fun. The kids had a great time playing in the water, which gave  us moms a chance to sit in the shade and talk. It has been great getting to make new friends in the Olympia area. 




And here's Cameron with his signature pose. Won't this boy ever admit he has to go to the bathroom and just go!



Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Ocean Shores Camping

We had a great time camping at Ocean City State Park. Hannah, Melissa and Sam (Melissa's boyfriend) were able to drive out from Utah to join in on the fun. We missed you Dallin and Paola!

Here are some pictures...


Hannah & Rebecca
Ruby & Melissa
the girls
making bead necklaces
Matthew
Cameron
Lily
Sam, Tyler and Mel making s'mores
Jaden, Emma & Julia
Cameron
Sadie
Emma

The beach was pretty cold and windy...

Cameron

Brandon & Scott

Melissa & Sam
Tyler

Lily & Mindy

Dad

Matthew

dishing up Dutch Oven Stew

Sadie

Hannah
 Back at Camp...
Brandon eating Grandma's cookies

Rebecca & Julia showing off their wood chopping skills

Jane & Bart

Ruby, Garet & Sydney

Brandon--running away yet again

Cameron & Matthew

Sam showing the kids a snake

the snake

Emma

Gracie

Brandon, Dad & Jane

Sam & Melissa