Bret and Ofir camp at Ranier

Bret's B.F.F., Ofir, was in town for a week so he and Bret took a quick packing trip to Ranier. Here are some fin pics from their trip...

Ofir at the trailhead

Ranier

Bret on a snow field

Typical Ofir pose...

Yes, that is a bear taking a much just off the trail....

Heading home...

17th Ave House Roommate Reunion

In December we were with several of Bret's roommates from college celebrating Einar's 30th birthday. At that time we made plans for a summer get together. Six months later we were hosting six couples and all our kiddos at our house. Thats right... 12 adults and seven kids under five under oe roof! It was a fun weekend filled with marshmellow roasting, wake boarding, good food and good friends. Here are some pics....

We had some serious s'more chefs in the group

Having the kids race is one way to wear them out!!

Liv and Willa do a little bubble blowing

Kiddo central!

A little guy time on the water

The roommates... Jim, Ben, Einar, Brian, Zack and Bret

The kids table... Note: Ben has joined them....

Zack showing the kids a video he took of them

The whole crew...

The kiddos

The ladies

Catching some rays on the boat cruising the lake

Willa and Bret hit the tube

Daddy and Willa do a little cooling off

More tubing

A kiss for daddy

Willa and JT driving

Jan's big surprise

We surprsed Jan for her birthday. Her best friend Margaret flew in and we headed to Victoria for a couple days. We visited Buchart Gardens, ate great foos and stayed at the Empress Hotel. It was a real treat! Here are some pics from the trip...

Our trip east...

In June we headed east for ten days. We started at the shore with Bret's folks and sisters and ended our trip in Philedelphia visiting with extended family and celebrating Bret's cousin's wedding. It was a fun visit!

Hangin at the beach house our first night there...

Checking out the double rainbow after dinner one night


Heading to the bach for an after dinner walk

Late night life guarding

Willa showing off her new Elmo bikini

Willa's Grandad is a master sand sculptor. This is Willa's beach boat...

Willa loves the beach. She'll play in the sand and water for hours

We headed to the board walk for Leah's birthday

We hit the Merry-go-round for Willa's first ride

Daddy rode the balloon ride with Willa. Note Bret's knees at his ears...

Jana and Cori hit the Pirate ship

We all tried the ferris wheel...

We had Mac and Mancos for pizza. This is a family tradition. I didn't get a picture inside bit I thought this was pretty funny. Note the sign "Please do not park your strollers here. Thanks"

Heading out for another walk on the beach

Grandmom and Willa

Aunt Cori and Willa

A surrey with a fringe on top at the board walk

Just a sip of Grandad's juice...

Fun at the beach

Fun at the park

Just hangin around

A bit of kite flying

Mommy and Willa blow out the candles

A srtoll with grandad

Gradad sculpts a fighter jet

Willa hangs with Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Bill, Aunt Judy and Aunt Helen Lee. Later Uncle Jim and Jean joined us for dinner. Willa was really confused since we told her that her uncle Jim was coming the next day. How do you explain two Uncle Jims to a two year old?

We had a fun visit with Nana at her place...

A kiss from Nana

Willa and her Uncle Jim

We ended our trip celebrating Bret's cousin Aftan's wedding. It was a lovely wedding with a beautiful bride and a fun celebration. Incidentally I have no pictures of the whole family or the bride and groom... they had professionals for that. Here are the pictures we do have...