John Kayaking Trip

Every year John heads out into the wild for a kayaking adventures with friends.  This year they went to Ross Lake in the Cascade Mountains.  He came back totally relaxed.  We brought him back to his stressed state in no time  :)

Schools Out!

I can't believe that another school year has past.  Emma graduated from Gateway Preschool and is heading to kindergarten.  Derek is leaving junior high and will be a Richland Bomber next year. Christian will be in 4th grade which is reaching top dog level for elementary school.  Every year we host the annual end of school year party.  This year Christian had a party that included a bouncy house and inflatable water slide, complete with pizza and water balloons.  It's a good time!  Derek also had a party.  His turned into a all day event.  It started with the inflatable water slide.  We quickly found out that they aren't made to withstand 14/15 year old boys.  After the slide popped we resorted to a make shift water slide.  The party continued all day with swimming, board games, Guitar Hero and ended with a cold cereal buffet dinner.  You gotta love it!!   What a great way to kick off summer.