Thursday, July 11, 2013

4th of July on the Hood Canal


We know how to enjoy fireworks. Good friends, s'mores, roaring fire made by Sharleen, a breathtaking view and fireworks going off all around us no matter which direction you look.
This was our first RV trip with Levi. I was mostly worried about Sheldon because it would be his first time sleeping in one of the bunks. Thanks to his Tummy Mommy Blanket and a bed rail from my sister, Sheldon slept without a peep for every single nap and all four nights. Even with all of the loud fireworks going off. 
Of course he played hard all day...every day.

Every morning after breakfast, Chris and Sheldon would take Brek for a walk.
Sheldon would play with his puppy...
then feed him when they returned to the RV.


The boys would hunt for crabs...
 
and throw rocks into the Sound.

"What, don't put this rock in my mouth?" 
Then maybe a game of football

 Ready, set, hike!
Sheldon's water table breaks down easily and is perfect for camping.
 And you can't go camping with a bunch of boys without wrestling...


...or tickling.
While Levi and Sheldon napped the "Big Boys" would mountain bike
in the nearby Olympic National Forest.




We also took some time to relax.
Tyler and Sheriff Levi
Lounging in the shade reading Velo News. I can't get away from the Tour de France
even when we're camping.



We rented Kayaks for two days. Tyler absolutely loved it. He says he wants one for his birthday. Apparently he hasn't noticed the one hanging from the ceiling in our garage since he was born.
We all took turns heading out on the water (except for Levi).















Puppy love!!!
 Sheldon's wants to help with everything, even hooking the trailer up to the Suburban.





Random Summer Fun

Sheldon's first bike trailer ride. At first he didn't know what to think.
But he warmed up to it right away.
They headed to the store for milk and bananas. They must have been quite the site walking around
Safeway with their helmets on.


 We headed to Tolmie State Park at low tide with some friends.

Sheldon prefered digging in the sand near all the moms.


 Tyler and his friend had a blast crab hunting and building traps for them.
I had a relaxing time chatting with my girlfriends.


Bath time in the backyard.

All clean!!

Brek enjoys Sheldon's water table too.