We spent the 4th of July in Moscow with Grammie, Poppa, Aunt MaryLou & Hal. The weekend consisted of lots of outside play, the farmer's market, meals on the deck and two parades.
First, was the Johnson parade. Johnson is a teeny-tiny farming community that is famous on the Palouse for their annual parade. It really is a riot, anyone can enter and everyone receives a prize. Perhaps we'll enter one of these years. A couple of shots of the kids soaking in the action.
Up next was our own little parade on Nylarol St. Grammie is the best & bought supplies for the kids to decorate their bikes. My favorite part of this shot is Isaac sporting his snowboots. He was insistent!
The grownups had to try out the bikes as well.
This was a separate trip to Moscow, but I had to post this pic of Isaac's first time out on the golf course with Poppa - what a big guy!
Our good friend Andy was in town from Iowa, and the highlight for the kids was a trip to Discovery Park with her. We'd never been there before & there was lots to see and do. I made the mistake of having us go in the middle of the day on a scorching hot day, not at good plan as there is almost no shade to speak of.
We had Andy's camera, so this was one of the only pictures she was in!
This boy is so strong
Trampoline with Coco
Stylin' in Andy's hat
I enjoyed being at the park, but my favorite part of Andy's visit was her non-traditional baby-shower. We spent the afternoon lounging in the pool with a small group of friends instead of playing games, it was fabulous! We're looking forward to meeting Baby Donahoe!
And yes, a few pictures from the Holmes family visit (minus Micah) back in May. Part of the reason Lindsey came home was so that we could celebrate Mom's retirement. Mom was an elementary special ed teacher for 24 years, and truly and incredible one at that. She will be sorely missed at school, but we know she's looking forward to retired living, and we sure are too! Congrats Grammie, we are so proud of you.
We threw a party for Mom with some of her close friends, including Cliff & Holly who came over from Seattle to celebrate with us.
We ventured out to Spring Valley again for a morning of hiking, fishing & picnicking. These two loved to be out of the backpacks exploring own their own.
Snack break. What a crew!
This is my favorite picture from the weekend. Kolby & Grace adore each other.
Lindsey, my good friend Sarah & I all ran the Windermere half-marathon. Mom & Dad win the award for biggest supporters as they loaded up all FIVE toddlers for the trek downtown to the finish. It was the first hot day of the season & we could sure tell as our training had all been done in mild weather...but we made it to the finish just at the two hour mark...whew!
Next up:pictures from Priest Lake, Seattle & Sun Valley!
1 comment:
YEAH an update! LOVED the photos! Can't wait to see you this week-end. Also can't wait to hug my neieces and nephew!
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