Day at Greelake Wading Pool

Ken had jury duty so I took the girls to Greenlake wading pool for the day. It was a perfect day - just splashing around and enjoying the sun. And, apparently, there are moms and dads that get to do this every day! I love sabbatical life.

The French Rivieria or Bellevue? You Decide.

We headed over to Meyedenbauer Beach Park on Saturday to celebrate Dianna's birthday and wow! What an amazing place! A gorgeous beach surrounded by multi-million dollar homes and huge yachts. We felt like we were on the French Riviera!





Marilynn giving Dianna her present.


Marilynn and Erika playing in the sand.

Erika ran up and down the hill and loved it.

Pam and Jerry's Visit to Seattle

Ken's Aunt and Uncle came for a visit this week and we enjoyed every moment with them. We started off on Sunday by celebrating our wedding anniversaries together at the Chateau St. Michelle winery for the Jazz Festival, then we headed out to Pike Place Market and the Locks in Ballard on Monday. Tuesday, we took Pam to Deception Pass and Whidbey Island. Wednesday, the boys went deep sea salmon fishing and the girls went to the aquarium and a nice lunch on the water front. Great visit all around!

Pam, Ken and the girls at Whidbey Island just before our hike.

Heading up the hill getting to the beach!

Lookout point about halfway through the hike to the waterfront - this was before Marilynn got tired and Ken had to carry her.

Pam treated Erika to her first face painting! She sat so still the whole time - she loved it.

Jerry was the only person on Alki Beach wearing a cowboy hat that day.

Playing in the low tides.

Jerry, Pam and Erika.

Jerry, Pam, Marilynn, Ken and Erika overlooking the Seattle skyline.

Marilynn wearing Jerry's hat.