Here we are on the last day of June and I never got around to finishing up this round-up post from May. It's going to be out of order, but oh well. It's the remembering that matters, right?
Trey and I don't see Mindy and Camille nearly as much as we'd like (I think I've said that before, but, hey, I'm known for repeating myself). Our playdates and adventures are always fun, although I think as the kids get older they sometimes act more like brother and sister. Also, with them both being only children, they sometimes (they being mostly Trey) like to be in charge. If I had a dollar for every time I say, "Trey, you are not the boss of Camille!!!" On this sunny day, we took the kids to Tanner Creek park, one of our favorite midway points, and then to frozen yogurt. We had some time at the end before we each had to be at our next spots, so we also visited Willamette Park. The kids had fun playing, and we had fun visiting.
There's something about this picture that I just love.
A selfie while the kids are on top of a play structure is not as easy as it looks.
I think it was the next day when we met Sarah, Kai, and Zander at Hiteon Elementary, the boys' school. The kids played for a while on the play structure and then we walked across the field to another little park. Trey LOVED this spinning toy. It amazes me that the boy doesn't get sick.
There's just something that a child loves about watermelon.
Have I mentioned how happy we are that Curt and Ana are back in Portland? They've been here for nearly a year, so I bet I have on numerous occasions. Trey and Ana love each other (another brother-sister/only child relationship in the works if you catch my drift..."Trey, you are not the boss of Ana!!!") and we see each other a lot. We were lucky to celebrate Ana's sixth birthday with her at the end of May. I spoiled her with a bunch of outdoor toys because they just moved into a new house and have a GINORMOUS yard.
Happy 6th birthday to Ana!
One thing I really like about working in McMinnville is seeing Dan and Kristina more often. Dan and I have known each other for probably 12-13 years as he was my old boss in Woodburn, and his wife Kristina has become a good friend. We have seen each other more in the past year since I've been in McMinnville than ever before, and it is wonderful. One night I ended up there for happy hour (in fact, I think I might have invited myself over), and Lee Ann (old boss, new boss, good friend) joined us along with Luann. It was so much fun to have everyone around the table together that I was giddy with joy. I love good friends.
Dan, me, Luann, Lee Ann, and Kristina with a mini photo bomb by Aidan
Trey has been dying to do karate because he wants to be a ninja warrior. We checked out Aim High Academy in Beaverton and were really impressed. I'm sure I'll be talking about them more this summer as we are now doing regular classes, but I am thrilled with their program. Not only does he get to learn how to be a ninja warrior, but they also talk a lot about self-discipline, focus, and empathy. It's awesome.
Trey going through his first "evaluation"
Learning some new moves
Randy has been working hard on cultivating our garden, and it looks way different now than it did at the end of May. We don't get as much sun as we'd like, so things like tomatoes and peppers can be a little sketchy, but it doesn't stop us from trying.
Our peas and strawberries
Pretty pretty broccoli
Lovely lovely pea blossoms
Recently, we hit the farmers market in Beaverton and played in the fountain with Julie, Tim, and the boys. Trey loves the water, and he had a real hoot running around in the water and hollering at the top of his lungs.
Check out this cool rainbow that appeared in the fountain!
Julie and the boys
May was a long but sunny month, stressful with state testing and wrapping up paperwork, but there was a light at the end of the tunnel with summer looming. And, no matter how stressful or tiring the days get, there is always this...blue sky, beautiful trees, and a really good book.
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