Camping on the Strait of Juan de Fuca (updated with videos)

We camped for 5 days at Salt Creek Campground in Port Angeles.

This was the gorgeous view from the RV.

We were right on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. That is Canada in the background.

We had a blast exploring the tidepools and hiking the trails around the campground.

One evening we headed to Hurricane Ridge to watch the sunset. It was amazing.

There were animals everywhere.

Tyler, Chris, Sheldon, and some friends went on a bike ride on the Olympic Discovery Trail.
I'm thankful that next year Levi and I will be able to go.

After the bike ride, we all met up at Dairy Queen for some birthday ice cream. We surprised Tyler when he walked out of the restroom. The entire restaurant joined us in singing Happy Birthday.

We went to the Olympic Game Farm. For most of it you drive around and see the animals from your car. But at the beginning you can feed the birds and deer. Sheldon was more interested in the dandelions.

These were the laziest bears I have ever seen in my life.

Brek is enjoying his retirement.

Holy Spandex Batman

When Tyler joined the local bicycle racing team I had no idea how much spandex it would involve. It is a VERY close second to the amount of camouflage we have in this house.

Warming up on the trainer.

 Time trial

 Start line

 Mechanic at work

It's about LOVE!!!

July 25th 2012 was the first time Sheldon's Tummy Mommy held him in her arms and looked into his big blue eyes. It was one of the most tender moments I have experienced and one I will never forget. It melts my heart how these photos capture their love. 

    These photos were taken one year later. We are sitting in the grass at the Visitor Center on base so I could feed Levi. So ordinary to others but cherished moments for us.

"Being here with you doing nothing means EVERYTHING to me."

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The next day we headed to the splash park.

Open Adoption is all about love.

Too Cute

You will notice lots of videos from this chair. That's because I am always sitting here feeding Levi. Sheldon is so funny here. I love how he entertains himself.

WARNING: Don't watch this next video too many times with the sound on or you will get the song stuck in your head. 

We bought this singing bear at the hospital Gift Shop for Tyler when he was in the NICU. We were celebrating his first dirty diaper which meant we were that much closer to bringing him home. Sheldon loves this silly bear just as much as Tyler did. 

This is really REALLY short. I accidentally had my camera set to video instead of photo. He is sooo cute!

Once again, note Levi's hair. BEFORE Sheldon's slobbery kiss

And AFTER.

Sheldon's love for his baby brother melts my heart.