The project my daughters did with me!

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Here's something I'm rather proud of. . . I have raised two successful babysitters. When they were starting out babysitting, I was as nervous as they were! What if something happens? Will they have to cook? What if the kids are hard to handle? I went over instructions with them right until they walked out the door. I canceled my plans and stayed home in case they called for help. When they got home, I'd want all the details and then go over what to do for next time. They got better and better with each job and my nerves calmed down when I realized they were great babysitters who knew how to keep kids safe AND have fun with them at the same time. Hearing from friends and neighbors what awesome babysitters my daughters are made me so proud!   But now they are getting older and getting different jobs, and spending more weekend nights with friends rather than babysitting, they're ready to pass the torch on to younger babysitters. We had the idea to put together a guide/kit ...
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sunny seattle

The girls and I spent the most glorious two weeks in sunny Seattle earlier last month. . . that's right, I said sunny Seattle. . . and there is not much better than when the sun is out in Seattle and everyone is excited to be outside. Emmie and Gramma Leen Cousin Max




Lucy at the Forest Park petting zoo. She for some reason decided this goat was cold and she had to keep it warm.

Emmie working on her answer to, "What does a goat say?"
Pony rides, too!


Max's first time ever in the saddle.

Cousin Tanner's first time ever in the cockpit.

It was fleet week in Seattle, in connection with Sea Fair. We toured the USS Bonhomme Richard
which is an Amphibious Assault ship and was so cool. So. Cool.


Lucy and Auntie Missy peeking out of a tank.

Tanner thought he might stow away.

Papa Bob was on Emmie duty.







We even spent a day at the beach! A sandy beach! at Golden Gardens Park.

Missy and her boys.

Tanner and a crab claw.

Missy pinching Jeremy with the same crab claw.

Lucy got buried in sand.

Her swimsuit will never be the same.

Fun on the trampoline.





Emmie claimed her spot on Papa Bob's lap.

And his kayak which was her one little playground.







One weekend we took the train down to my sister's in Vancouver, WA. Went to the Clarke County fair and then into Portland.



The line at Voodoo Doughnuts.


. . . everyone agreed. . .

. . . it was worth the wait.

Multnomah Falls.

Some cute little wood elves we found along the way.

Matching outfits.

Matching hair.


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missy said…
Love, Love, Love the pics! What a fun time that was. Seems to me you captured all the memories except the mysterious troll picnic!! : ) Love ya!
9:48 PM
Shirlington Relief Society said…
LOVE the pics! We missed out! I want to have a troll picnic! Lov eyou all.
6:53 AM
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