Port Townsend

A week ago, we went up to Port Townsend. My brother and his family just moved up there, so we wanted to see where they were living. Dallin also had a baseball tournament, so it was a great excuse to go up there:) Tom and Betsy's home was so amazing!! It is tucked deep into the woods, but overlooks all of Discovery Bay. Oooh, it is beautiful! They boys were excited to explore. So, we went walkin' after dinner. Michael took some of these pics...my lil' artist in the making:)


Nana and Michael

Dallin

the boys on their favorite rock:)

Papa and Scott

a Michael pic


So exciting!...Rocks are, that is.

Dallin at bat.

"Everybody wants to pass as cats"

Oh, we just HAD to get some meow meows to roam on our 5 acres. I am not a huge fan of mice, so I hope these lil' buggers grow quickly. They are so fun. I love watching them tackle each other:) They are hilare!! They boys named them Rocky and Drago. I can't tell the difference between them, so they are just kitty to me.

Dad's 60th Birthday

It was my dad's birthday last week. We all just got together at their home and had a BBQ, some croquet, and lots of fam. He is really getting into wordworking...so Mom and I got him some wood to play with. We love to see what he creates!!


This is my niece, Chimille. They just moved here from Louisiana. Yeah!

Justin and Saqiya

Rixel and Saqiya

Michael

Scott

Mika and Justin

Mom and Rixel
Happy 60th Dad!!!

Olympia with the Scouts

Dallin is starting to get more involved with scouting. It has been a struggle waiting for a good leader, but this leader really enjoys "hookin'" the boys up with some great experiences. He arranged a meeting with our sec of state. Apparently this rarely happens. Then, his assistant lead us through the "secret" passages that lead to and from the governor's mansion and under the capital building. Pretty cool. We even go to use the state seal that has been around since the state originally achieved statehood. Neaaaattoooo!

Allstars

Dallin played on the 11 year old allstar team this year. This was a much more difficult season. The coach really pushed the boys to their limit. He slid into second and pulled the muscles around his knee. Luckily, he didn't have to slide during any of the games after that. Ouch! He was out for more than a week. Their lil team did a great job. They took second place overall. Bainbridge Island ( no big surprise) took first. Dallin learned a lot, though. He was able to have his best friend, JJ, on the team. He is the cutest buddy. I can't tell him so, but he is adorable. He has these dimples that make me laugh. His little sisters let me play with them and get my girl fix. JJ gave Dal a big hug and thanked him for getting a homerun:) Cute lil' bugger.

Our "new" home

Our family finally has a home again! We were so excited...no, excited is not the word...hmmmm...extatic is more like it...to get into a home again. We had wanted to build again, but building loans are next to impossible to get right now. So, we settled for a home with potential:) Actually, I love redo-ing. I love getting to paint and pick new flooring and cabinets and lights and faucets:) So, this 1970's vintage home is quickly getting updated. It does take time, but now that my kitchen is in, I am a happier camper. We got some BEAUTIMOUS cabinets from Huntwood cabinets. MMMmmm...I went with the dark red with black antique glaze.


custom granite...This guy did a great job! I love the high backsplashes...even behind the stove.


This is our tiling. I am not done yet, though. It is going in the bathroom and hallway, too. I like to have as much non-carpet surface from entries to bathrooms.
Very exciting! I am sure it will take 5 years to get the house the way we want it. BUT, it took that long last time, too, so...Time to get the outdoors buttoned up for winter.