Parker's 15th Birthday Party!

Parker decided on a trip to Sky Zone for his birthday again this year, but that's not all. It was an entire day of fun with friends. After jumping their hearts out at Sky Zone, there were Dick's burgers for lunch, lots of time at the downtown skate park, and then back to our house for pizza, dessert, and video games. Phew!

Discovery Park with Parker and Monroe

Back to Lost Lake

Uncle Damo joined us this time and put his little sailboat in the water, which is always fun. Also, the bunk house got a couch delivery, and the boys seemed to approve. It's slowly looking inhabitable!

Woodland Park Zoo

We took a summer break trip to the Woodland Park Zoo and saw the very elusive Snow Leopard up close and personal. We have taken MANY trips to the zoo over the years, and this was the first close-up view of this amazing animal. 

Master Guac Chef

Conway is our resident guacamole chef. He likes to keep it simple with smashed avocado, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. So Good!!

14th Annual Family Beach Trip: Seaside

Year 14 and our annual beach trip was back in Seaside, OR! We were at a new house that allowed dogs, so that was (mostly) fun. The dogs sure do love the beach, though. In addition to the usual beach time, arcade games, and ice cream, Uncle Matt convinced David and the kids to make a trip to a nearby ropes course, which was a big hit. Also new, an outdoor table, deck, and yard with a view of the ocean, where we spent a ton of time reading, eating, and just hanging out. Not new, #cousinland fun!

P.S. 13th Annual Family Beach Trip

A Birthday Hike

Conway indulged me on my birthday and joined me for a little hike through Discovery Park. David and Parker were out of town and Monroe was at a basketball camp, so it was just the two of us and it was lovely. 

P.S. A Birthday Hike 2025