Fourth of July 2009

Decker's First Fourth of July

It's early, yet he's already starting to show signs of sleepiness...

SPARKLERS...the PRE-SHOW The set up for the main show...

And our Performers...the PYROS....Steve and Mike (notice Mike's cannon in his hands) BOOM!!Decker slept through half of the show! I couldn't believe that the lights and noise didn't bother him...
Playing with left overs the next day...
Spell Your Name.. D - E - C - K - E- R :)
Happy Fourth of July!!!

Camping Again, That's what we do...7/3/09

Camping at McDonald Park has become a standard for us this summer.

Nickie came and had hot dogs with us.
The dogs are roasting...

...and if you're wondering how you can get your hands on one of these puppies, my Mike is the creator and they go for just $15.00 apiece. Waking up in the morning...

Brushing the teeth...

My CUTE BOYS...I'm so lucky! Getting dressed...
Fixing breakfast...The trailer has become a great safe space for Decker... Poor Decker...Hey, no playing with your food...But...Pancakes make the best frisbees!Going down to the river and sticking our feet in, plus some... No mom, it's not COLD!!! I'm having fun!!

Pre-Birthday...The Rehearsal 7/2/09

Here comes the Birthday kids! Charlotte is one today, July 2nd, 2009. We celebrated with her and it gave Decker a chance to practice for his own birthday.

See this youtube.com video of the CUPCAKE SMASH. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfMvS-1hTFE

and then this one for the aftermath...

http://www.youtube.com/user/jegamble2001#play/all/uploads-all/0/Ukchcrl_Npo They had fun climbing in and out of this little log tunnel...

He has to test everything with his tongue...
Our cute little guy peeking out...

Our friend Camille and Decker's squint face.. Decker's just relaxing with mom after all the fun. I love how he's just resting his arm on my shoulder.

Funny Secrets between mom and son.

ONLY 5 MORE DAYS...

Boating 6/27/09

Working for Seattle Boat has it's advantages....one of them is borrowing a company boat for the day on Lake Union and Lake Washington...

We were really close to the float planes coming in for landings... Mike sees one now...

There it is...

Decker was so cute staring out at the Seattle skyline while dancing... check out this video on youtube.com. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5OHKPzdhBI

Decker fell asleep for about 1 1/2 hours...love his bed head! ;)We picked up Uncle Jon and Ilee and Quinten in Kirkland. Decker didn't remember them being on the boat before he fell asleep....
Swimming in Lake Washington
Who wouldn't think their mom was cool after this picture???

Jon and Ilee enjoying the warm/cold waters...

It's Decker's turn...Such a good sport...

Who knew that this would be the last time Decker nursed during the daytime???
We boated down to Kidd Valley and had some burgers....
Decker enjoyed his French Fries... And the ducks enjoyed our uneaten French Fries...
It was an AWESOME DAY spent TOGETHER!!!

Thank you Seattle Boat!!

Grandma's comin' to Town!

Yeah!!! Grandma's coming to visit from Las Vegas!Mike's graduation...

Fun at the Park... "Higher, Grandma!"

Tire swings are awesome!

Hmmm.....cheese or Grandma's Glasses....

Got to have the glasses! :)

Mom really wanted to get Decker walking before she left. So we practiced a lot! Go to this youtube.com link to see some of the practice sessions with grandma. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOfr2Xwpwno

WE LOVE YOU! THANKS FOR COMING AND PLAYING! CAN'T WAIT TILL NEXT TIME!