Paddle boating

Uncle B taking Colton, Barker, & Rilynn out for a spin.

Daddy & Kingston patrolling the beach.

Family Hike to Mirror Lake

with the Halseth's and Mt Hood in the background.

It was about 3 miles round trip, and the kiddos did pretty darn good.

They even slept the whole way home. Well, all but 2 of 'em.

Aren't they cute!

(Kingston IS in the back next to Jake, just all tucked up and tuckered out).

(We actually hiked a week ago today, just forgot to post, whoops).

Big brothers can be such a pain

Just when you think you're gonna make a fast get-away, they go and sit

on your car.

Looking too innocent...

must be guilty.

(Barker, Kingston, Rowan & Brody)

Nothing to see here

Just go on about your merry day.

(Kingston found the lego tub at Kate & Jeremy's. Apparently

he is more interested in the tub rather than the legos).

Trying oso hard to stay up late with the grown-ups

Barker & Rowan last Friday night.

One of the nice things about Summer

We can do the messy arts/crafts outside!

Kingston takes the reins!

Kingston woke up from a nap in an overly cranky mood. Even a stack

of cookies wouldn't pull him out of it. But then big bro came to the

rescue. They zoomed around the yard like this forever. Barker pushed

the pedal and let lil bro do all the steering. Barker was so sweet. He

would do little 'assists' if Kingston came to close to a bush or other 

objects. He would let off of the gas at just the right time, then switch

to reverse and let Kingston have at it all over again. They are

so darn good to each other (most times). Love how they look 

at each other and then smile/laugh so big.  Makes the heart do back flips!

Kingston bags his first kiss

With Ruby at daycare. She is much younger, but you can see she

is pulling him in for a hug too! So sweet.

Safety first

Wide stance, bent at the knees...

Check, check.

 Slow steady 'chips' for treasure exploration.

Check.

 Safety goggles

Check.

So much to do at Nana & G-Pa's. Especially when Uncle B

is there! We love you all, thank you for the great memories.

Can't wait to be back in a few short weeks.

Tender moments

Colton & Kingston

Colton, Great-Grandpa Vern, Barker & Kingston

Kingston & Uncle B

I've fallen and I can't get up!

Colton & Barker to the rescue!

(In the barnyard at Great Grandpa Holter's house).

Can we go now?

You take forever mama/titi (aunti)

Sheila is the best!

Sheila is the boys' daycare provider, and she does such a great job of

keeping it fresh and fun. They always come home happy & pooped,

but then they sleep so well. Thank you Sheila!!

(Kingston in the 'bounce house' with pals Harrison, Sebastian, and Maddy.

Barker with pal Brody racing scooters - and telling Sheila to 'watch out')

It's a bird, it's a plane...

It's a-slippin' and a-slidin' Barker boy!