Ozette Lake Campout

For Tyler's 10th birthday, Chris planned a special Father Son Campout to Ozette Lake in the Olympic National Park.On August 9th they loaded everything up and headed out with friends Dave and Ethan.

I can't believe this sweet boy is already 10!!

After S'mores around the campfire, Dave used an app on his tablet to help the boys find constellations in the sky.

The boys woke up to a deer nearby. They named him Nubsy because he had little antler nubs.

 Then they had cereal for breakfast with freshly picked huckleberries on top.

 Ready to head out for the day.

Ummm...What can I say? Boys will be boys.

 Chris making Inside Out Chicken in the dutch oven.

 Here is the rustic cabin they slept in.

Fun in the Sun

When we brought Sheldon home from the hospital he had a present for his big brother Tyler. It was a Duck Hunter Launch and Load toy. As the name suggests, the duck launches off the barrel of the shotgun and you shoot it with a lazer as it flies around.

Today it was over 80 degrees out but Tyler insisted on wearing a camouflage long sleeve shirt and pants. He brought Sheldon out in the exersaucer to watch him "Duck Hunt." As always, Sheldon found his big brother extremely entertaining and giggled lots.

Blessings

I can't believe it has been 5 months. Sheldon is the most precious gift we have ever been given. We are so grateful he is a part of our family.

Tyler asked us to call him as soon as Sheldon was born so he could hear the baby cry. He's been madly in love with his little brother ever since.

 

Sheldon with his Tummy Mommy and Tummy Sister.

Starting the day off with a good book.

Family Portraits

We had our family photos taken on July 28th at the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge. This was a sneak peak our photographer emailed us. I'll be sure to post some more when she is done editing them.

 After we were finished, we stayed and enjoyed a family hike.

 Tyler's favorite Christmas present this year was a Bird Watching book. He loves identifying birds from his bedroom window and whenever we take road trips. He brought it with and had a blast. As you can see, Sheldon has fun on every family adventure.

I couldn't resist this photo op.

We finally made it to end of the boardwalk where the freshwater of the Nisqually River combines with the saltwater of Puget Sound. After the long trek back to the car we headed home for some ice cream.

Baby it is HOT outside!!

On August 3rd Sheldon took his first dip in Long Lake. I'm not sure who the kid is that decided to photo bomb us, but at least he's smiling.

 He loved sitting in the water and splashing with his feet. But was not interested in the floaty. We'll try again next time.

 Today (August 5th) was a scorching 95 degrees. Sheldon cooled off after church with a bath in the backyard. This was taken from my cell phone so the quality isn't the best. But it was too cute not to post.

Sheldon is still pretty wobbly and when he started to slide this was how he ended up. He looks like he needs a cold beverage in his right hand.

Brothers

 Tyler always asks if Sheldon can hang out in his bedroom. He'll unplug the baby monitor from the nursurey and move it to his room. Then he narrates all his fun with his brother to us downstairs. "Mom, can you hear him laugh? He likes it when I blow on his belly."

 This time he spoke into the baby monitor: "Mom he's too cute, you better bring your camera."

Tyler must have tuckered Sheldon out with all the giggling, because he fell fast asleep. Of course that didn't stop us from snapping photos. I love these photos and my two sweet boys.