Carson's Last Tball Game

Last week was Carson's last tball game.  He LOVED to play.  He was always quite serious about it and was always doing exactly what he was supposed to be doing.  His absolute favorite position was first base.  He figured out pretty quickly that it was the only position that was guaranteed some "action" for every single play.

 Getting is medal from Coach Justin and Coach Jason.

Twin Harbors State Park

We spent Memorial Day weekend working up at Grandma and Papa H's house so Daddy and I decided we should go camping.  We only had the weekend to go so we decided to try tent camping, for the first time in about 6 years.  We watched the weather and made the final decision to go Thursday night.  We wanted to go to the beach so we looked at the different campgrounds and decided to try Twin Harbors State Park.  

 When we got there we set up tents as quickly as possible and headed down to the beach just in time for sunset!

 Of course the boys immediately headed to the water and had to change pants as soon as we got back to camp.

Kayda was perfectly happy just watching with Mom. 

 It ended up being beautiful weather. It was a little windy, just enough for kites.  We set up a little wind sheltering umbrella so we had someplace to get out of the wind and we were able to stay comfortably on the beach for hours at a time.

 Saturday morning Kayda only had eyes for the kites.  She flew the standard kite and got bored, so we pulled out the "sport" kite we got in Lincoln city almost three years ago.  It was tough figuring it out but the kids all loved it!

 Finally I convinced her to go in the water with me.  Then I almost immediately got out so I could get the camera and take pictures!  She didn't notice though.

 Some of my friends from college (Jesse and Kala) and their two kids (Madison and Ryann)  came to visit.  The kids all had a great time playing together!

 This morning we ate breakfast and headed to the beach until lunch.  We wanted to put off coming home as long as possible.  Of course, as soon as we got home the kids got in the pool.  One body of water to another!

We were sitting up on the beach waiting for the water to get us.  

 Most of the time it was just a little... and then this happened!  The boys thought it was hilarious so we immediately sat right back down to do it again. 

It ended up being a great weekend.  We will definitely be doing it more this summer.  We love the trailer but it's definitely a great option to be able to tent camp when it's short notice!

Point Defiance Zoo Field Trip - Kayda

Last month Carson and I were able to join Kayda's class on their field trip to Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.  Kayda was so excited that we were going to be able to make it.  I had originally told her no due to Carson's school schedule but since I took him out for Dillon's field trip I decided to do it for this one as well. 

 Kayda and Carson were both ecstatic to see the peacock!

 Unfortunately, unlike Dillon's field trip, we had to stay with Kayda's group.  They had a very short attention span so we didn't get to take our time at the different animals like we normally would've.  Kayda and Carson both still had a great time though!  This tank has sea horses, if you can see them.

There was still about 45 minutes left of the field trip when it started raining.  Since Carson and I drove separate we decided to was time to go.  I ran him over to the carousel (Kayda couldn't do it due to her classmates).  Afterward we ran to the car.  We got in the car just in time for it to start coming down in sheets!