Halloween 2008

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.