Visit to Cleveland

The kids and I flew to Cleveland last Tuesday and John joined us the following Thursday. We had a wonderful time visiting Papa and Grandma Barson. The kids also got to spend time with their great grandparents: John and Jean Barson and Rosemary Kelly. We were able to take some real neat photos of several generations. We enjoyed the Cleveland zoo were Sophia was thrilled to feed Australian birds called lorikeets. Everett loved the monkeys and fish. We also played at a few parks, where I chuckled to see Papa scoot down a large metal slide after Everett. Thanks to Katie for tolerating 'Dora the Explorer'! Also, thanks to all who made this visit happen. Sophia and Everett also appreciate their new clothes, toys, books, and talking critters.

Westside 8 2008

We visited a few friends last month over on the westside. We stayed with the Hubler's first and we met their newly adopted daughter, Sierra. Sierra was a great sport with my two trouble-makers. The kids met their Great Grandmother Marie (my dad's mom). We later stayed with Mike, Bridget, and Claire. We had fun at the Everett Children's Museum, feeding ducks, and a day at the beach on Whidbey Island. The kids and I also really enjoyed beach combing along the Puget Sound.

Sophia and Everett Bouncy Fun

Sophia and Everett were having a blast bouncing on the air mattress at Mike and Bridget's house. Poor Claire received the 'foot'end of a dismount gone bad but, she is a trooper and survived.

August 08 Pics

Everett and Sophia riding a tractor up at Greenbluff. We went to pick transparent apples and later made applesauce and pie.

Everett had lots of fun.

Here is me digging a giant hole to attempt to fix my mom's well head.

Didn't take long for the kids to figure out the new storm door. I popped around the corner to find them at work. Everett of course used what was nearby to climb up to the handle. He unlocked it while Sophia pulled the handle and 'ta-da' they had it swinging open!

Sophia is 'driving Mr. Drewby'. Sophia and her friend Drew are playing at the park.

Everett and Sophia were more than happy to help Gamma blow out the candles on her birthday cake. They also helped to eat the fudge frosting.

Sophia and Marie playing in the pool out back.

Boy were they tired from all the swimming and jumping.

Everett is feeding his monkey. He watches Sophia feeding her animals...so, monkey see monkey do.

Silly little turkeys!

Barson Grandparents Visit - August 08

We had a great visit from grandma and papa Barson in early August. John went on a camping adventure with Uncle Tom and Shane into the Enchantments, so I was happy to have help around the house. The kids loved visiting and I got some major chores done around the house. David and I stained the front porch and it took many of us to install a new storm door. Sophia got a brand new 'cherry' bicycle and Everett got a ride-on firetruck. The kids also loved swimming at the hotel pool.

Funny Pics from July 08

Sophia's kitchen set from her birthday. Everett loves the wooden eggs.

Looks like she is picketing or campaigning. This is the sign that the Living Water company leaves after they spray for spiders. She was having fun dancing around as usual.

Basket full of monkeys.

Smart boy dragged over the clothes basket, turned it over, and climbed up to check out the photos.

Sophia saw me wearing a toe ring and has always liked auntie Kim's toe ring so, she went and found one of her own rings and put it on. Too funny!

Sophia's slug farm.

Silverwood 2008

We spent another Pepsi day at Silverwood Theme Park in Idaho this year. The kids were moderately well behaved. Sophia was too frightened to ride most rides. Everett was super tired by the time we got to the water park. It all worked out in the end. We finished off with the carousel and a giant sucker. They were so tired that Everett fell asleep while we were packing the car...even before finishing his milk.

Cheney Rodeo and Friends

Back in July we enjoyed attending the Cheney Rodeo Parade. Sophia and her BF Marie packed away a lot of candy from the floats. They both had a great time. We later went over to Marie's house to play on the slip and slide.