kids "dig" the Sultan Shindig

Today was a suprise! I actually had fun at the Sultan Shindig. I usually don't have a good time at fairs. I think they are overpriced, it's always hot, the kids whine, etc, etc.

This time was different. The kids had fun on the rides and miss H. wanted to go in the dunk tank! Mark brought her bathing suit and she got dunked a few times.

Here are a few pictures.

Oh- and we finally tried an "old school bbq" pulled pork sandwich. It was delicious! They actually have converted an old school bus and are usually on Hwy 2 in the parking lot of the Reptile Zoo. If you are ever out that way, it is worth a stop to try some of their excellent food.

no idle hands here

Look at what we've made! There are many more to come, but here is a peek at what's been finished so far!

The girls are looking forward to making their "own" money. They get a small and I mean small allowance, but this will be a great learning experience of what goes into having a small business (you know cost of supplies, inventory, time....). See anything you like?

creativity in the air

I'm up to a lot this week in the creativity department. Here's a list of what is getting done at my house:
1. Lots of hats being knitted. We are gearing up for fall already. The girls are very excited about selling their hats at local shows. Honestly we are planning on one show, but if all goes well, we will search out some more that are cheap or free to be a part of.
2. Shadow boxes with shells and a group photo from our Seabrook trip. I went to Michaels to buy shadow boxes and they are not cheap. Here's a little tip: go over to the section with the wood stuff you can paint and instead of paying 19-25 dollars, you can get a shadow box for 6 bucks!
3. Finishing up a cross-stitch for Molly. It is one of those me and my big idea kids. I think I will make a beach bag and sew it on that for her. Easy Peasy!!!
4. Planning a scrapbooking day. I have a ton to get done. I am thinking this Sunday...so girls in my posse look for an email in the next couple of days.

for your viewing pleasure

swimming, Seabrook and slumber party

Well as it shows, we have been busy! We have had some super hot weather (except yesterday and today...can we say Thunderstorm?) and been taking advantage of our pool.
We took a much needed trip out to Seabrook with 4 other families and had the time of our lives. I like to call it "the stepford wives community" because it is sooo perfect. We had fun at the beach, riding horses, flying kites, hot tubbing, playing cards, riding Pee Wee Herman style bikes, cramming myself into the little red wagon for a jaunt down Fireside lane, and just having a ton of fun! We want to make it a regular family vacation every year.

Last night was Miss H's 9th birthday. We had a slumber party (5 girls in all). Everyone got along extremely well, so well that they were still up at 2 a.m. The acorn does not fall far from the tree where my girls are concerned. Hope the other children were not too grumpy for their families today.

Tommorow night we are off to our friends in Stanwood to whoop it up for the 4th of July. The have a great view of the Camano Island fireworks show.

Have a safe and happy 4th!

I'm not dead

Be back soon to blogging world. Lots going on in our lives right now.
Off to bed to dream of our upcoming beach trip.
Sunny weather please stay for awhile!

Girls night out!

We went to Belltown to dinner at a wonderful little restaraunt called Tavalato. They had the most delish lemon donuts served warm. We were treated to a bunch of high schoolers out on their prom date. Baby faces, no updo's on the girls (w.t.f.?), and akward conversation. I would not go back for any amount of money...except to change the fact that a friend we went to school with died shortly after graduation.
Ok, back to a happy post.
The movie was the best. I highly recommend seeing Sex and the City. Miranda, Carrie, Charlotte and Samantha were in perfect form in this movie. I loved the music, the story line, and will probably ask Santa to bring it to me in my stocking. The Big Picture movie theater was really a cool place. It is a 21 and over establishment. There is nothing like getting served drinks while you are watching a movie. Two girls were so trashed during the movie that they were passed out cold at the end. We had a good laugh at their expense. I must note that they were NOT a part of our group.
It was so fun to get dressed up and hit the town. A big thanks to T's dad for driving us and picking us up so we could all let loose.