We headed to the zoo while Katie and Hazel were out of town
Landry tried the slide – did it get smaller?
Both polar bears were out enjoying the pool
Saying hello to the hoomans
We chased giant bubbles at the Foss Waterway Seaport while we waited for a Port of Tacoma tour
By boat!
Hazel participated in a high wind sailing clinic in the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon!
First step: Unload the trailer and prepare the boats
Next: Rig the sails
Go for a sail! Get tossed all around in the wind! Capsize once or twice or thrice
Meet with a coach, learn some tips, talk about strategy, and have a snack
Try again
Learn more
Go back out
Like this
Again, again, again
On and on and on
Four days later? So much learning!
So many smiles!
In a reeeeeeaaally beautiful spot…
We set out on Monday for beautiful Mount Rainier
Oh how we love these views!
Lookin’ like a cool dude all the while
You wouldn’t believe how many pictures I took of my family’s backs
Thankfully somebody took some pictures of our faces!
Photo credit to Hazey for this pic and the one above
Near Frozen Lake we saw not one but TWO marmots at close range!
Looking right at us!
Alpine wonderland
Frozen Lake… true to its name, even in July, and look at that gorgeous color blue in the ice!
There was still a tiny bit of snow on the trail
Farewell beautiful mountain
We spent some time at the lake in June and July! We swam, hiked and saw friends!
Cat neighbor
There was a lot of sailing, but more on that later…
Team Paddleboard
Landry lost his most prominent shark tooth. Wow!
We were joined by Phoebe!
And her parents!
And Brita!
Who led us on a delightful trip to Waukeela (Thanks Brita!)
Back at the homestead the girls taught themselves to write with their feet
We set out to hike to the top of Mt. Willard
There were snacks
And we made it to the beautiful summit!
Crawford Notch is always a crowd pleaser
The kids wrote, directed, and produced an original theatrical production!
Did I mention there was ice cream? A must!
This summer there’s sailing at Silver Lake!
Big development, lots of excitement
Labor of love beforehand
Aaaaand she’s off! (In a low wind position)
This is a higher wind position (Sitting on the rails)
We learned a lot about how to safely manage the boat on and near the dock
And even Landry took a try
At one point handling both the tiller and the mainsheet
Skipper in all weather, hoorah!
Have you heard? It was Supey’s birthday!
We celebrated with summer adventures two days in a row!
But first we dropped a skipper at sailing camp…
Then we partied
With two types of ferries
And deep bunkers
Oh hello there!
Day 2: don’t fall in, Bub!
Calm, cool and collected
These hot days were cool enough beneath the trees
A beautiful parting view
And a bonus shot of our salty sailor’s nautical hands after a long day on the water
The low tide on Independence Day exposed a sand bar at Titlow that we don’t normally SEE, let alone WALK TO
Cheeeese in the sun!
Another day, another selfie (plus polar bear bum)
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Ending 4th grade
Ending 7th grade
Immediately after the 7th grade awards assembly
Fourth grade celebration surrounded by friends
A snuggle & selfie for the parents
Beginning of summer! Preparing to sail
Epic raceways
Soccer party
Cat at soccer party!
Waving at soccer party
Parents at soccer party
Helper Cain!
Let summer commence
