Busy Week


We have had a very busy week. Last weekend we celebrate George's 45th Birthday (can you believe that). We got him a new BBQ, which Grandpa used tonight to make us yummy steaks!

George loves Dr. Pepper so the kids picked this out for him.

On Thursday we went to Orca's Island for a day trip (1 hr car drive-then 1 hr on the ferry each way). From the Island you can see some amazing views of the San Juan Islands and Canada. I was so excited for my parents to see it-only to be met by some fog that blocked some of the view. It was kind of neat watching the fog roll in. Then we headed for our 1 mile hike to the beach- we decided to eat our picnic lunch on the way there. Grandpa was a good sport and carried the igloo cooler the whole way. On our hike we saw crabs and starfish. We managed to leave the trip with only 1 bump on the head (Jake), 1 cooler dump itself out with our lunch in it, 1 slip and fall with a bruised ego.
Beach Combing



Usually you can see the other islands from here.
Yesterday we celebrated my 38th birthday by going bowling and having Baskin Robbins ice cream cake-yummy! The kids picked out some plants for me-so pretty.


Today we went on a hike to the ice caves.

Comments

Kelly said…
so much fun! and i love the shirt you have on :-)
July 26, 2010 at 9:25 AM
Becky Macbeth said…
Happy late birthday! Looks like a great day trip, and how fun to have your parents visiting, too.
July 26, 2010 at 12:12 PM
The Stewart Stuff said…
Happy Birthday to you and George! I'm glad you've had so much fun wih your mom and dad there.
July 26, 2010 at 9:46 PM
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