The Heat Wave

This weekend was 95-97 degrees - and about 80-83 in the house. Too hot inside for comfort, so we spent as much of the weekend outdoors as we could. It was a perfect time for a BBQ with friends.



How many kids can you fit in a 5' pool?



Slip & Slide galore.

Plus scooter & bike time. We were too hot to not have AC, but we survived and had a great time.

Summer is here!

Finally summer has arrived in Seattle. Weather has finally been in the upper 70's/low 80's - yes, we know that is just spring and fall to most of you out there reading this from another part of the country or world. But we're loving it.



Jadyn finished up her Cheer class with a competition - her team did great and won the "Excellent" award - I think that was secret code for third place out of seven or so teams. She made us very proud, enjoyed it, and had fun with her friends.



Now begins swimming lessons for the summer. We weren't sure how quickly Jadyn would jump back in - we've swam as a family from time to time, but she hasn't done swimming lessons since last summer. But she did great and seemed to pick up right where she left off!



Karina has enjoyed swimming with Daddy, riding her bike, and reading lots of books. Both girls are signed up with the library for the summer reading program - we'll see who can get to 1000 minutes first...!

Happy Father's Day!

We love you Daddy!!

Would this be your biggest problem with my suggestion?

I (Mark) came home from work yesterday, and the second I walked in the door Karina announced that we had a problem.

"Daddy, we have a dust web on the ceiling and you need to take care of it!" I reached up and cleared the dust web away, but she was only satisfied for a quick moment.

"Daddy, now you need to get the dust web at the top of the stairs by the light!" she announced.

Julie and a friend were sitting on the couch, and I looked at them and winked as I replied, "Karina, why don't I just hold you in my arms and throw you up in the air and you can clean off the dust webs and I'll catch you on the way down."

"No, Daddy," she said. "If you threw me up to the ceiling, then I would get all dusty!"