The Mini Boat

We spent a great weekend in Wenatchee with amazing hosts and lots of family.  Abe had so much fun, hanging out with his cousin, "camping" on the lawn, swimming in the pool, and playing in the sand, but his favorite thing was riding the "mini boat" see picture below!

Clams

The boys went clamming last week - so many clams and so much mud! 

R.I.P.

Abe met the newest member of the Christianson family Grandma and Grandpa Christianson family last week, Uncle RIP. I still haven't figured out the name, but isn't he adorable? 

*Update here: sorry for the confusion this post generated...RIP is adorable and we are very excited but he officially belongs to another branch of the Christianson Family. The confusion on his name, however continues.

Three Years

We celebrated Bear's 3rd birthday with a party at school, his favorite dinner (pizza!) and a trip on Seattle's Great Wheel. He had a blast!

the birthday boy

with his favorite new gift - very handy for hiding

from monsters and playing with Gus

U-Pick

We beat the rain and had a great time berry picking with friends this weekend.

the goods!

the kids did a LOT of taste testing

the Canadian mounty who was picking with us

this was the "before" - the "after" is to messy to show!

Nine Years

We celebrated nine years with a rainy picnic at the Ballard Locks and Fish Ladder.

The Reptile Man

Abe's school had a carnival yesterday and the entertainment was the Reptile Man.  The kids got to see and hold lizards, an alligator, snakes, and a turtle.  It was apparent that Abe is more of a dog kind-of-guy.