Back at the sandy river

We went to the sandy beach again this week. Here, Catie practices being a tiger.



Miranda ponders deep thoughts.


And Erika gets in the water up to her armpits all by herself!

Blueberry picking

Today we went blueberry picking. Erika decided to be a cat for the day. Note how she is saying meow in this picture.



Miranda take blueberry picking very seriously.


Catie also helps the cause. We wound up with over 2 lbs of berries. That is a record with everyone's 'help' and constant need for quality control tasting.


The farm where we picked.

Pool Pictures

Even when it is chilly in the morning, the girls want to play in the kiddie pool. When I, Mommy, refuse to let them put water in their pool in 60 degree weather, the girls play in an empty pool


Catie enjoys her pool time, even without water.


Erika and her cute smile. Miranda is investigating something interesting in the backgroud


Miranda and her special clogs. Don't leave home without them.

River Park

Erika's friend, Takara, lives near a river park with sand.

Miranda has fun with the shovel.


Erika finally gets some good sand. Most of the NW beaches are rocky so this is a real treat.


"Hey! That guy is swimming. I want to swim." Catie is ready for some water action, impatiently waiting for Mommy to start the wading.

Fourth of July 2010

These photos are actually from our drive back from Orcas Island. The rest area has these amazing historical artifacts called Phone Booths.



Erika is still not a fan of loud noises. She wants me (Jason) to set off the fireworks while she "hunkers in the bunker."
This must be some Mythbusters saying, since I don't recognize it from our usual conversations.

Jason and Erika take fireworks very seriously.

Taking the Ferry to orcas island

Seattle Aquarium Visit

Since Daddy had the day off, what better use of time than to spend it with the starfish at the Aquarium?



Erika prefers face painting.


Octopus!

Erika does a fish impression.

Dragon Park - Part IV

A see-saw made for twins.

What is this thing?

Even dragon tummies need kisses too.

Catie made it though while Miranda looks on the other side.

Also, you may note that Catie and Miranda have more pictures than Erika. I tried to take Erika's picture several times, but was spurned. If she had a bodyguard, she would have send him or her over to explain that Erika was not interested having her picture taken. So we have had to resort to sneaky pictures such as this one to capture her fifth year.

Dragon Park - Part III

Catie enjoying the sunshine.


Mirand sings "I gotta be me".


Miranda explores the Dragon's belly as Catie climbs farther back in the tail section.


Erika is always ready for her close-up.

Dragon Park - Part II

Dragon Park - Part I

Erika

Catie

Miranda

Catie, Erika, and Daddy on the double see-saw.

Erika Graduates from Preschool

On Friday, Erika's preschool held an "Extravaganza" where all the students sang for the parents. Those that were moving on to kindergarten also got certificates, a mini-graduation.

Unfortunately, I did not get very good pictures. (time for a digital camera with f-stops, hint-hint Jason ;-) Here is Erika during the entrance procession.



And the only semi-decent shot I took of Erika's group singing. It's hard to get a good picture when you have to elbow out the other proud parents.

Last day of Toddler Group

Catie and Miranda had their last day of toddler group today. The girls made the most of their last day. Here Miranda tries to drink the water from the water table to have one more sparkly poo before summer.



Catie does her favorite marching song with the scarves. She will even sing this in her crib when she goes to sleep or wakes up.



Teacher Amy had a little ceremony where she gave her students their certificates. Miranda is not sure what to do with the paper.



And Catie is not happy that this is the last day with Teacher Amy. We will miss you.