you're nearly there - here's august 2008

Brudders at Jetty Island again. . .

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The evening we returned from our summer trip to Utah, we were greeted to our cute friend Heidi Kershaw, who was staying in our home while she was in town for a few days. She had heard about a Hiroshima Celebration being held in Seattle, as it was the anniversary of the a-bomb being dropped there, and invited us to go with her. Since Christian served in the Hiroshima mission, we were so glad she suggested it.

We were invited to put together our own lanterns, which would be floated on Greenlake at dusk.

Heidi--come back! We miss your smoothies!

Ready to float our lanterns. (My pictures got pretty fuzzy as the sun went down.)

Sending our lanterns off. . .

We enjoyed some traditional Japanese music (this is for you, Dad--you're probably the only one who will appreciate it like I did!). I thought it was so cool! We also heard some Japanese monk chants and other traditional instruments. This was an amazing experience to share with our children, even though they may not have understood much.

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I LOVE having a bike! We biked a lot this summer, especially when I wanted an excuse to cross-train (i.e. get out of running). I took the boys by myself a couple of times. This time was on a rural trail in Snohomish. We stopped to have lunch along the trail. It was so gorgeous!

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We had a lot of rain this August, which was so depressing! Summer here is short enough as it is! But we couldn't stay inside and waste at least the warmth. Instead, we headed to the Woodland Park Zoo with Carly, Cole, & Sam. It was almost empty, which made it so easy to get close to all the animals. The jaguar, James' favorite animal (or so he told his swimming teacher).

Da-Bears!


We loved watching the gorillas! Notice how like a human this gorilla mother is watching her toddler on a "playground."

Otters are so fun to watch!

Posing on a Komodo dragon. Could not get them to all look at me at the same time.


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This is just a random video showcasing the boys' complete goofiness. This is their favorite song.

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This last trip to Jetty Island was different from any other time we've been. We decided to go in the evening for a BBQ on the beach! Christian ended up being stuck at a conference, but the Myrups took pity on us and let me catch a ride with their family. They are so good to us--we love you guys!

A team effort. . .


The savages of Jetty Island

"Too sunny, Mom!"

Grill-Master Kevin

Addy & Jake

James


The Myrups


Goodbye Jetty Island! Goodbye Summer! Come again soon!