Hanging Out with Cowboy Grandpa

Sheldon was impressed with Jackie's hat. With sippy cup in hand, 

he's ready to explore the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge.

I would like to thank the genius who invented the Sit & Stand Stroller
and my sister who gave it to me. 

It is more of a "Sit, Stand, & Push" stroller for our family. Sheldon likes to push Levi

then jump on for a quick ride, then back to pushing again.

Silly Grandpa!

Freshly picked black berries

Cowboy Grandpa managed to turn playing in the dirt into a hunting lesson.

Levi has perfected his zombie walk. He still won't keep shoes on.

 This sweet little fella held my hand as I walked next to the stroller. :)

Tyler was excited we saw more than birds, frogs, and bugs.

Tyler's Birthday Surprise

We spent the day hanging out in the backyard watching

Tyler shoot his compound bow and the little ones play.

Tyler thought we were just relaxing on the porch when Grandpa

surprised him with an early birthday present.

 Here is the video of the surprise.

 

Dinner on the waterfront in Seattle

We had one last family get together before Mak had to fly back to Florida. Uncle Brian and Aunt Jodie grilled up some scrumptious steaks. We played in the water, threw a football, played with the stomp rocket, and even attempted walking on a slack line thanks to Aunt Katie.

All of Mak's training must have helped, because Levi FINALLY started walking a few days later. He cut his 3rd and 4th tooth on the same day. He took his time coming into this world and he is going to take his time with everything else. He is 14 1/2 months old. Now to get him to keep a pair of shoes or socks on longer than 2 seconds.

 Sharing grapes with Grandma. The rest of us didn't get the memo to wear orange.

 There were 2 uninvited guests.

 "If I say please, will this stranger take me for a ride in his kayak?"

It isn't as easy as it looks.

 The boys are ready for bed. It will be an hour past their bedtime by the time we get home.
Unfortunately these aren't just Goodnight kisses. Travel safe Mak! We'll see you soon.