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May 2013

I'm getting behind again!  I think I actually started writing this blog post on June 1st, but then started posting more recent things and didn't get back to it.  Well, here it is again if not tardy.

The boys have really been getting into their own art lately.  They can be so content with paper, markers, tape and scissors.  Add to this their current fascination with superheroes, and you get a lot of this...

Batman
Batman
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Iron Man Mask

Grandma and Papa also came to visit this month.  We had the best weather in the country that weekend - even better than their beloved San Diego.  We decided to make the most of it and take the ferry over to Bainbridge Island.  It was gorgeous.  We had a lovely time, but it was super quick.  I'm looking forward to having them come back in August for Button's birthday.

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With their crazy grandsons at the bus terminal
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All of us on the ferry

We also attempted some backyard camping.  Button didn't realize that you're actually supposed to sleep in the tent, so around 9:30 he requested to "go to bed."  Buddy, on the other hand, loved it, and he even slept in!  Amazing!

Backyard Camping 

We renewed our zoo membership!  I've really missed going to the zoo.  I'm sure that we will be taking a lot of field trips there next year.

Monkeying Around at the zoo 

Zoo 

Zoo 

Zoo 

Zoo 

The boys have really enjoyed being in Pioneer Club at church.  The last meeting was their annual pine car derby.  We had a lot of fun designing the cars and painting them, but we really had no clue what we were doing.  We came in pretty much dead last each time.  The boys didn't mind though.  They had great fun!

Pioneer Club Derby
Painting the car

Pioneer Club Derby 

Pioneer Club Derby
Watching the meet
Pioneer Club Derby
Buddy's car is the second on the right
Pioneer Club Derby
Everyone got a medal!

Pioneer Club Derby
And there we are - in  6th place!

The weather wasn't that great after grandma and papa left, but that doesn't keep us Seattle-ites inside.  We headed over to Volunteer Park in Capital Hill one rainy morning.

Volunteer Park 

Volunteer Park
We found some shelter under the trees.

Another day we went on a long walk in Carkeek, and we even discovered an orchard there.  I just love this park; there is always something new to explore.

Carkeek 

Piper's Orchard - Carkeek
Piper's Orchard

Carkeek 

Carkeek
Story Markers - You can find the story to go along with each of these markers.  We'll have to do that next time!

We also went the the Northwest Folklife Festival at the Seattle Center.  There were definitely some interesting people there.  We especially enjoyed the street performers, and all their crazy stunts.  The drum tent was also a lot of fun.  

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Bounce House fun
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Strangely Jeremiah street performers
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The drum tent
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Waiting for their lunch

Phew... Now I'm caught up... until June is over in a day.  =)
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