Newman Lake Summer 2013

A summer trip to Newman Lake is always great fun. We were fortunate enough to make that happen the summer of 2013. Here are some fun memories from that time. 

Pasta Making Date

Homemade pasta was on the menu for our date night. As you can see below, Tom mastered the pasta. Lots of fun and laughter, wine, food and great memories. 

Seattle Aquarium Day

On my Monday's off with the boys I try to have a fun adventure day at least once a month. This day was one of those great adventures. The boys sure love the aquarium! 

Priest Lake, Idaho 2013

The boys and I took a solo vacation in the summer of 2013 to Spokane and Priest Lake, Idaho to relax and play with tons of family. These are photos from our time at Elkins Resort. Funny that I didn't get many photos outside of the kids that week. 

We went to the bar several evenings to watch karaoke. The kids loved this time! I even got up there a few times to sing with Maddy and Ella.

 Gabe was my early morning companion. He woke up super early and we went outside to drink coffee and steamers. This way we didn't wake up everyone else.

 Aunt Erin had fun with these kids before she had to leave back to Yakima.

 Uncle Matt and Gabe took advantage of the warm shade and napped together.

 Our surfer dude!

 Charlie loved playing with his cousin, Levi. I took them on an adventure walk which showed a new surprise at every turn.

Spokane 2013 vacation

Bathtime fun

Gabe Starts at Creative Steps

In July 2013 Gabe started attending Creative Steps Montessori Daycare. These are photos from the first few days at school. Although there were plenty of tears when we dropped him off, he obviously enjoyed most of the first days. He continues to enjoy his "school".