Happy Birthday Nate!

Nate loves running his hand through his hair, and mine!

All day today when someone told him "happy birthday," his response was, "Happy Birthday!"

Summer has finally arrived!

Zoo

Finally a nice day! We went to the zoo, and really enjoyed being back in the city!

Nate was not too happy about having to get off of the carousel.

Answered prayers

Nate's prayers have frequently included this phrase, "Please bless me to get a red bike and Camille to get a pink one." Thanks to a neighborhood garage sale, Nate's prayers were answered, correct colors and all.

Low Tide at Camano Island

A frightfully cold, wet, and windy June day on the Sound.

But we saw lots of starfish, crab, little eels(?) and squirting clams.

New House

So, we started with this in our backyard. Unfortunately, I don't have a better "before" picture.
And turned it into this.

Next step will be killing the grass on the hill. It is practically life-threatening to try to mow, as Russ can attest.



At the cemetery where Kate is buried.



The house. We are so thankful to own all four walls and not have to worry about bothering the neighbors below us or to either side!

Visit from Mom

My Mom came up last week and for 3 days we worked on our yard. She worked her garden magic and it is a different yard! Thanks Mom! Pictures will follow shortly.