My Lil' Cook

Flour, everywhere - that nose just must have gotten in the way of her putting the flour in the bowl!

Today was a day to bake some chocolate chip cookies. Kennedy is always wanting to help. When I looked over, she basically had flour everywhere. Luckily, the cookies turned out delish!

Geese!!!

Notice how close K was standing to mom! There was a gosling we were feeding, right side of the pic.
They followed us up on the road...

Yesterday mom took us down to Lewiston to finally pick up the kids' pictures that were taken last month. (Our car is on the fritz). So, we picked the pictures up which turned out great, hit Zany's for lunch and then walked through Ross to shop a bit. After all of that, we grabbed our loaves of bread and headed to feed the ducks and geese. Boy, were they ready! I can't believe how close they came to us... Kennedy and Hayden were both a bit nervous. I was even a bit on the nervous side. One goose took a piece of bread out of Hayden's hand, even! The ducks are fine, but when geese come up to me, it freaks me out a bit. I took the kids finally up above where the trail is and they followed us there. Here are a couple of pictures of yesterday's goose adventure!

Day Lily....

Two posts in one day but I couldn't resist. Bry and I just redid a little landscaping project - and it was mini - but we finished it. Well, mostly I did. But, day lily's were planted and I'm so excited about the color that I picked... it's beautiful and it's finally blooming!

An outing to Red Barn Farms...

This afternoon after playing in the pool all morning long, mom and I took the kids to Red Barn Farms. I've talked of this place before. It's a beautiful farm out by Colton, Washington. I love to take the kids there to pick their pumpkins for the fall. Anyway, they had a bunch of great antique vendors there and stuff for the kids to do. A jumping castle, Kids Korner (which gave me a grand idea to make something for the kids - hopefully more to follow) and then of course, music. The musician was a friend of mine from high school. The one and only, Douglas Cameron. He was touched that we made it and his music sounded great! We had a great time while enjoying a hay ride that took us around the farm and we even fed their fish in their pond. Perfect.

Let's Swim!

H and K gearing up for the good picture....

H and K - the good picture! Happy Swimming!

Yesterday started the beginning of H and K's two week swim lesson session. We signed up for the 7:15 pm slot so that Bry could attend and help out. Luckily, their classes are close by each other so I can walk on the catwalk there and see both kids learn from their teachers! I honestly think K is the youngest one in her class, but one of her teachers told me she's just fine. She even did a back float all by herself! YEAH!



Hayden is so much more comfortable in the water this year. He's also doing a good job and it's so fun to watch them learn from another individual. We just need to get H to straighten his legs a bit more when he kicks. Right now he looks like a flopping dolphin! LOL! Here are a couple of pictures before we headed off to the pool last night!

Girls Weekend '08!

Barb and I on the boat....

At the Boathouse.....

Each year a group of us girlfriends from high school get together for a weekend filled with good times, many laughs and a lot of fun! We had our weekend up at Hayden Lake at Jamie's cabin. What a beautiful place! We had so much fun getting together and laughing at one another's antics! It's always so great to be able to pick up where we left off. This weekend we rode "Maebelle" and the "Red Shark," had drinks at The Boathouse and enjoyed a good time. It definitely went by too quickly but it is so good to have such great friends in my life!

Happy 4th of July!

Grandpa Dave, Hayden and Kennedy before the Sole Survivor.

The Thompson Family attempting the 3-legged race. Kennedy and mommy came in last.

The golf cart Grandpa Dave rented - Hayden drove.....

Hayden, Kennedy and Gram!

Hayden and Kennedy before Sole Survivor @ the Elks!

Our July 4th was a fantastic one. We celebrated by going out to the Elks golf course and partook (is that a word?) in the kids games before the actual golf tournament started at 2. Dad ended up renting a golf cart which was one brilliant idea. We managed to keep the kids quiet til about the 3rd hole when Kennedy decided she didn't want to whisper anymore and pulled her "independent card" on me. About the fourth hole, we decided to pack up and get ready for our bbq. It was such a good time from the relay races to mommy entering the longest drive competition. What was I thinking? I haven't hit a golf club in over a year... a few swings and misses.... and some public humiliation, but at least I kept it on the green.

Mom came over for a bbq and we hung out on our deck while enjoying one another's company. It was a fantastic holiday and one that we're sure to never forget. Happy 4th!

Grandpa Dave and Meredith come to town.....

Dad and Meredith at Patty's Kitchen

Kennedy... peek a boo!
Hayden - say cheese!

The hot weather hits Moscow as Dad and Meredith pull into town. They arrived Sunday (early, I might add - the kids and I were still at the pool). It's been fun and relaxing having them here. We went to a local favorite last night, Patty's Kitchen. It was a beautiful evening and we enjoyed the nice weather in their outside patio/dining area. I love that the kids can walk around and hang out while waiting for their meal to arrive.

We managed to take in the pool yesterday and dad had so much fun, he wants to go back for more today. Although, a side note, Hayden is now tall enough for the "big" slides which puts this mom at a bit of an uncomfort level. For instance, yesterday, he wasn't in sight, I started to wander around looking for him, only to see his hawaiian blue shorts up on top with the other big kids waiting his turn for the slides. Great. I've created a slide monster. I had to remind him to let me know when he decides to go up to the slides....

Dad even went down the tube slide with Hayden and he swears he won't do it again today, saying he's too sore. We'll see what the day brings!