Splish Splashing with Friends

Monday was HOT! So I made a impromptu invite to some mommy friends of mine and we all headed out to the splash park for some cool down fun. Eli was the oldest kid there so he mostly did his own thing but Kai got to play with the pretty girls! I think he is going to be a bit of stud when he gets older!

Rainforest Cafe

we decided to trek down to Southcenter and go to the Rainforest Cafe for lunch on Saturday. Its a theme restaurant and its all done up to look like the jungle, complete with apes and elephants. Eli and Kai were entranced from the minute we stepped under the tropical fish archway. The apes would start moving and making all sorts of noise followed by the elephants every 15 minutes. And every half hour the whole place would start up like a thunderstorm with lightning and rain sounds. It was really cool and the boys heads were constantly on a swivel looking around at all the happenings. It was probably the first meal Brian and I have eaten in peace and quite (if you call a jungle quite!) in a long time!

Afterwards we went to Ikea for the very first time. MAN what a store! so much to see and it seems like the building never ends. We picked up a few odds and ends and we saw the bunk beds the boys will have when they get a little older. Interesting place and I can see how you could spend a small fortune there!

Of course since we were out and about and heading home from the eastside we stopped at Theno's Dairy and got some very tasty ice cream and shakes!






Kai digging IKEA

Ahoy there me matey's

Today was the day of the Wiggles concert. Eli may be only 2 years old but he already has a favorite music group. These 4 guys from Australia are idols in his little eyes. We got great seats (row 6) so everything was right up close. my mom and I put together a Captain Feathersword costume so Eli could dress up as his favorite wiggle. At the end of the show all the guys came back out on stage to wave goodbye and Brian had Eli on his shoulders. they were right up close tot he stage and when the Captain saw Eli he said "Ahoy there me little captain" and shook Eli's hand! that little boy was starstruck I tell you! What a great memory this will be for me to share with Eli when he gets older. What a great day. Bummer thing is we couldnt bring in the camera so I have no pictres from the show but here is a picture of Eli in his costume.

He's in the Army now!

Kai has become a mover and a shaker and can army crawl across the room now. Oh my soon he will be full on crawling and then walking and then I have my hands full!

2009 Arlington Fly-In

Yesterday was opening day and kids day at the EAA Fly-In. of course the boys and I went to see the airshow and enjoy the fun. we will be up there again on Saturday and Sunday I am sure to visit daddy who is volunteering again this year. Here are a few pictures from our day there ysterday.

Happy 4th!

on Thursday we set off on a boat trip to Lopez Island in the San Juan's. we stayed at a resort called the Islander. Its a little bit dated in style but clean and comfortable. The weather was fantastic and we spent a lot of our afternoons lounging by the pool and soaking in the sun. It was great to get away and some quality time with my guys.

My folks also went on the trip as it was a outing with the Everett Yacht club. So there was lots of boats, food and fun. It was also nice to have some extra hands with the kids so I could relax for a bit too. Here are some pictures from our trip and of course pictures of the fireworks.


Stuck in a hammock



A snack with a view




A little too much swimming whips a little one out!

Kai being goofy while watching the parade!


And the fireworks! Doesnt the last one look like a bomb went off?