Fruit eating, garden play and nudity

What can I say, its H O T here in the Tri-Cities and we often find Oliver running amok in the backyard sans any clothing. We could all be so lucky to feel as free and accepted running nude in the backyard while eating fruit, playing ball and driving the four wheeler. Although I'm glad my neighbors don't do it! Please do not be offended by my two year old's flesh, he's practically a baby still. Ok, not really but he's adorable in only his tennis shoes.

Faces

Juniper Beach

A few weekends ago we went to the west side for our niece Emma's graduation. Congrats Emma! While we were there, we spent an afternoon at Grandma Bernie's house on Camano Island. It was a beautiful day to be on the beach. Papa Mark, Cousin Olie, and Auntie Gretchen were wonderful playmates in the sand. We ate a few pancakes too!

Vacation WWW

I have just coined our vacation "Whirlwind Week in Washington". I will forever now refer to it as 'WWW'. I feel incredibly lucky to live in such a beautiful and diverse area of the country. This past week we started off in the desert, then camped at the base of a mountain and literally lived on a lake for 4 days. The clothes we packed alone are telling of the different climates we experienced. These are all things that Anth and I have been doing for years together. But now we get to share them with our son. Its a beautiful thing to watch your son hold a fishing pole for the first time, roast marshmallows by the campfire and go for long hikes in the woods. He is already a true outdoorsman. Next up: peeing outside.

Oliver and Sophia boating on Ross Lake.

Trying to net some fish.

Papa Fred, Karen and Oliver heading into Ross Lake

Our son is a tree hugger.

The White River gets another rock from Oliver.

Can a two year old look more relaxed than this without being asleep?

Roasted marshmallows on a campfire - finger lickin' good

Poolside with Leslie