Smoke-less in Seattle

Wenatchee had been so smoky with all the surrounding fires so we made a last minute decision to get out of town.  We headed to the Seattle area to enjoy some fresher air.

This is the big welcome to Pateros sign that is no longer. When we first moved back to Wenatchee we actually looked at a couple houses here and on Alta Lake.  Both areas have been devastated by the wildfires...something like 100 buildings and houses have been lost. 

We lucked out because the Seattle Sounders had a friendly home game so we bought tickets for that. 

Clint Dempsey played today and it was revealed that his picture would be on the 2015 FIFA World Cup Soccer XBOX game.  It was a fun game and very packed.  They tied this game. 

We decided to drive to the Space Needle and go to the top. 

It was a crowded day in the city because of a festival called "Bite of Seattle". 

Presley pointing out Century Link Field. 

Rylan checking things out. 

Leave it to Dave to find the one safety wire held together by electrical tape. 

We left Seattle and drove to our hotel in Tukwila and had dinner at California Pizza.

Then we went swimming at our hotel and got ready for bed. 

We woke up on Sunday and wanted to walk to Starfire. 

This is where Logan's soccer craze really began when he played in a Labor Day tournament for Wenatchee Fire 2 years ago.  

The facility was open so we played on their turf fields for a couple hours. 

There was another little boy shooting too (boy in green shorts) so Logan and Rylan invited him to play. 

They shot penalty kicks on Dave. 

Oh, and we did some gymnastics too. 

Then we went over to the Family Fun Center in Tukwila.

We had so much fun!!

All the kids did the trampoline. 

Logan, Presley, and Rylan did the giant swing. 

Rylan did not like this at all.

But Presley and Logan did it a couple more times.

Dave and Presley and Logan rode the go-carts.

Rylan and Harper did the kiddie go-carts.

Rylan did the bumper boats.

Harper couldn't do the big kid rides so I took her over to the kiddie land and she did the swings and the planes there. 

We went out to eat dinner at The Cheesecake Factory and then we headed home.

Fun way to escape the icky smokiness of Wenatchee. 

Lea's Day-Lea's, Week 29

Day, 197, Wednesday, July 16th

Rylan doing a ninja kick off the diving board at swim lessons. 

Day 198, Thursday, July 17th

We took the kids to the swimming pool after dinner tonight.  This is what the sky looked like when we were leaving Cashmere.  It had started flurry-ing ashes while we were swimming.  It's an odd feeling when it's 100 degrees out and the sky is as gray as this. 

Day 199, Friday, July 18th

Logan's name in the paper for making 6th grade honor roll. 

Day 200, Saturday, July 19th

We escaped the smoke this week-end and took a trip to Seattle.  We watched the Sounders play today.  

Day 201, Sunday, July 20th

We stayed in Tukwila and spent the afternoon at the Family Fun Center. 

Presley and Dave were out to win in the go-carts. 

Day 202, Monday, July 21st

Presley holds Harper's towel open for her after her lesson is over. 

Gray, smoky skies still.

Day 203, Tuesday, July 22nd

Rylan for the pin (with a little Harper help). 

Lea's Day-Lea's, Week 28

Day 190, Wednesday, July 9th

A rare morning when Dave didn't need to be out the door at 6:30.  

Harper woke us up with some sweet snuggles.

Day 191, Thursday, July 10th

Sweet sister moment.  I took the girls to the pool on this hot afternoon and Harper forgot her flip flops so Presley gave her a piggy back ride. 

Day 192, Friday, July 11th

I hate wildfire season. 

We received our first Level 1 evacuation notice. 

Level 1 is really just precaution.

Our area never received a higher level. 

Day 193, Saturday, July 12th

 A special treat of gelato at Pybus Market.

Day 194, Sunday, July 13th

Practice flips 

Day 195, Monday, July 14th

First day of swim lessons for Harper, Rylan, and Presley

Day 196, Tuesday, July 15th

Ry lost his top front tooth (with the help of Daddy giving it one last pull).

Lea's Day-Lea's, Week 27

Day 183, Wednesday, July 2nd

Rylan and Harper jumping together.  The trampoline is probably their favorite summer activity.  

Logan and Presley were fighting and were in a time out from jumping. 

Day 184, Thursday, July 3rd

We had some special visitors today.  Danny and Tricia drove from Richland to spend a few hours with us.  We went out for lunch at Pybus Bistro and had yogurt from Blue Spoon. 

Day 185, Friday, July 4th

Our American babies!!

Day 186, Saturday, July 5th

We rooted on the Wenatchee United Semi-Pro soccer team this evening for their last home game. 

We won 3-1.

Day 187, Sunday, July 6th

Logan is trying to earn a little extra money this summer so he's offered to mow our lawn. 

Dave is so very happy about this!!

Day 188, Monday, July 7th

There's no better place to spend hot afternoons than at the Cashmere Pool.

Logan, Presley, and Rylan all passed their swim test this year. 

Day 189, Tuesday, July 8th

On our way to Ry's soccer practice at 5:00 and it's still 103 out. 

He drank a lot of water at practice and said his stomach hurt after practice. 

Our Fourth of July

The fourth of July has become such a fun holiday for us. 

(When Ry saw my sign, he asked why I included snow flakes...an artist I am not)

We love summer, sun, BBQ's, patriotic decorations and food, fireworks, and spending time with friends. 

We were invited over to Troy and Alicia's house for a BBQ, games, and fireworks. 

Logan and Presley pretty much made the red, white, and blue strawberries this year.

( My pretty red dish fell out of the back of the car when I opened the back at 11:00 when we got home).

We made it to Troy and Alicia's at about 4 and the kids immediately went to play.

Harper, Chloe, Ava, Keeton, Rylan and Elsie.

After we ate we played Blongo Ball. 

Logan was on a team with Troy's niece Kamryn and their team name was Dumb and Dumber. 

We teased them about who was who.

They lost early on. 

Dave and I made it to the quarter finals but lost to Troy and Alicia and then to Jerry and Amy (Troy's sister).  Troy and Alicia went on to win the whole tournament.  It's an easy,  fun game. 

Rylan watched us play for a bit (he was too young to play) before he went to ride bikes up and down their street. 

Our tournament took a long time and when it finished it was just dark enough to start fireworks. 

Ava, Harper, and Chloe

I love this picture of all the kids watching this little firework. 

It was one of the worms that grow once it's lit. 

But they got bigger and better with lots of ooh's and ahhh's. 

Finally, it was sparkler time...always a fun way to end the night. 

In true Logan fashion, he made a little buddy tonight. 

Keeton was stuck to Logan's side and Logan called him "Bubby" (that's what his sister calls him). 

When we left, Logan gave Keeton a hug goodnight. 

Another fun, fun holiday!!

Lea's Day-Lea's, Week 26

Day 176, Wednesday, June 25th

Harper and I went to Grandma's Retirement Luncheon.

The big kids were at Camp Invention (science camp).

Day 177, Thursday, June 26th

Harper's June Jubilee with Coach Pam.

She put tattoos all over her legs right before her gymnastics today.

Thank you Presley for leaving them out :).  

Day 178, Friday, June 27th

Rylan made this car at Camp Invention. 

It won an award for Best Distance. 

Day 179, Saturday, June 28th

We had dinner with our friends the Gillin's and the Richmond's. 

The Richmond's moved to California before 5th grade.

They drive up in the summer to spend time with their family and friends. 

We also had a playdate with Joey and Haley and took them to the movie, How to Train a Dragon 2. 

Day 180. Sunday, June 29th

Only Dave could fall asleep at 2:00 in the afternoon in this position. 

Day 181, Monday, June 30th

Trampoline Fun.

They would count 1, 2, 3 and then all do a butt buster. 

They played this game for a long time. 

Day 182, Tuesday, July 1st

My mom and dad and Papa Berries gave me some money for my birthday. I've had my eye on this watch for a few months, waiting for it to go on sale before buying.  My mom is always worried that I don't spend the money on myself so I emailed her a picture of the watch I bought myself for my birthday.  She replied that it was perfect for "Big Ben's 40th".  Ha ha!! I love it!!

I'm behind on my blogging...summer fun is getting in the way.  I promise to blog Hawaii and Samee's wedding day this week.  They've been on my to-do list for a while now.