Happy Fourth of July!

Happy Fourth of July, everyone! I had a great day.

We went to the coffeeshop in the morning and I met Stilly there. Her real name is Stillaguamish. She was named for a river north of Seattle. But everyone calls her Stilly. She is a nice dog.


We went to Todd and Wendy's houseboat on Lake Union for their Fourth of July party. It was fun! But we left before the fireworks - that would have been scary!

We had food and met a lot of nice people. My dad drank a couple beers. After awhile Grandma Barb read a book to me.


Todd went for a swim, then we hung out together.



Later we went to a party at Mason's house. We didn't have the camera until after Mason had gone to bed - shoot!

I was tuckered out, so I took a nap in this cool tent thing.


Ray and my mama chatted while I snoozed.


At the party.

C.H. by the Side Garden

Our family likes to have C.H., that's Cocktail Hour, before dinner. Tonight we had C.H. by the side garden. Someday the side garden will have a fancy patio, but right now it's a little rustic. My dad was picking snow peas for everyone. I played with mine but I didn't eat it.

Sitting on my dad's arm

My dad and I don't agree on everything, but both of us like it when I sit on his right arm facing out, like in the picture. We do this a lot, but tonight Grandma Barb said we have no pictures of it, so my mama took a picture.

Lighthouse with Grandma Barb

My dad, Grandma Barb, and I went to Lighthouse this morning while my mama slept in.

I was getting a little squirmy...


So Grandma Barb read The Big Parade to me.

Grandma Barb is here!

My Grandma Barb is here! She even arrived a couple days early. Welcome Grandma Barb!

Reading Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See?


On our usual evening walk to the stupa.

A Toof!

I have three teeth, with another one coming in. It hurts a lot, but my folks say it will be worth it. My mama has been trying to catch a picture of a tooth, but I don't usually cooperate. I gave her a break this time.

Ridin' the Slide

My mama took for a ride on the slide at the local playground. I'm not sure what to make of the slide. It's scary and fun at the same time!

Checkin' Out Bread

We went back to Classic Pizza in Fremont for dinner. My dad gave me some bread, which he said is like zwieback, only its baked only once.

Standing practice at the banister

The rails of the banister are a great place to practice standing.

Playing with circle blocks

I like to stand at the coffee table and play with my circle blocks. If I drop them just right, they will spin to a stop.

Sean and Jessie visit

Sean and Jessie came over for lasagna tonight. It was great to have them. We hope to be seeing more of them, since they moved into the neighborhood.

Jessie, me, and Sean. Welcome neighbors!

Breakfast at Lighthouse

I had breakfast at Lighthouse today. My dad put his hat on me. (Sigh) How many times are we going to do this?

Happy Father's Day

My dad had a great Fathers Day. We went out for breakfast, then to Lighthouse. We took a couple of walks. He read a couple of books to me too.

Dad and his card. Happy Fathers Day!


My dad reads Polar Bear Polar Bear What Do You Hear? to me at Lighthouse.


My dad reading Go Dog Go! It was a great way to end the day.

Busy week

Here are some photos from our busy week.

At Pete's




Drinking from a fountain at the library.


We found Beckett and his family at the Farmer's Market.


Hey, I'm not laundry!

PEPS+ - Dad's night out

Tonight we had PEPS+ at our house. We had Gloria, Beckett, Sophia, and Miles, and their moms, while our dads went out for a beer. We didn't take a lot of photos - sorry!

Sophia is walking! Way to go Sophia!


Beckett and me playing ball.

Watching my dad make pizza

While my dad was making pizza, I kicked my feet up. Lately I've been learning to clap. I like clapping, it's fun!

Me and Mama in the kitchen

It's rainy outside so we all slept in this morning.

Me and my mama in the kitchen.

Uncle Paul visit

Uncle Paul has been visiting this week. It's been great to have him here!

At Lighthouse.


We had lunch at The Hi-Life in Ballard.


Uncle Paul helped me stand.

Eleven Month Birthday pictures

Today was my eleven month birthday. GranGlo and GranTom sent me a nice turtle themed gift. Here is the monthly photograph of me and Samuel.

I took a little nap before birthday pictures


Me and my mama


Eleven month birthday


Reading my birthday card. Thank you GranGlo and GranTom!


Meeting my new turtle friend


Reading Little Turtle

Playing catch with my new ball

My mama got me a new ball. I love playing catch with my dad.

Standin' Boy

My mama and dad are teaching me to stand. I've almost got it!

Raspberrys after my bath

After my bath, my dad and I communicated in our own, special way.

Music Class

We had music class today. I needed a nap after PEPS, but still I had fun.

Music class.


My PEPS friend Sophia was there with her grandparents.


Playing the drum.


Sophia helps me with my drum.

PEPS+ at the Playground

Our PEPS group met at the Green Lake Playground this morning. Yay! Beckett, Harry, and Gloria were there. Sophia and Miles couldn't make this one.

Da Boys: Harry, Beckett, and me


Beckett and his dad.


Gloria got on the swing for her first time. She did great!


Zoom!


Harry gets a push from his dad.


Me and my mama at the playground

BathTime

I ended the day with a bath. Yay, bathtime!