Sunday, March 26, 2017

Seward

We went on a weekend trip to Seward. The weather was beautiful and we had fun.
A whale watching tour, a stay at the Harborview 360 and a visit to The Sea Life Center.

Here are the kids on the boat. It was a nice set up, with tables and big cushy benches. The trip was 4 hours. We brought a lot of snacks and warm clothes.



Esther appreciating some scenery







 We did see some humpback whales for a while. I didn't bother taking pictures, you can find better pictures online than I can take with my phone.
But eventually these two were tuckered out.
 Van was more bored than anything. I loved the cruise, but he was less than impressed.

 Andy watching some Kittywakes. I took this picture for our friend Scott who studies them.

 Some sea lions.

 Van making Jon laugh.
 I need to photoshop this. I like Jon in this picture.
 Andy in this one
 And Van in this one.

 When we got back, Jon took a nap while Andy took the kids to the pool.
 Jon playing





 The next day Van and I walked to a park and the Sea Life Center. Esther, Jon and Andy met us there in the truck.
Here is Van doing a yoga pose on top of a snow pile.

 Visiting the dock.

 On the bike trail. It was slippery!
 On the beach.
 At the playground

Great trip, love everything about my little family.

Couple

Andy and I relaxing after throwing a (small) dinner party.



Spring Break camps


For Spring Break I signed the kids up for gymnastics camp. Because of schedules I ended up signing Esther up for 'American Ninja Warrior' camp and Van for the basic gymnastics camp.
Not sure how much they each learned.

Here is Van chatting with his friend

And Esther, facing the wrong way.

Oh well, fun was had by all.

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Baby day

Jon and I were hanging out this morning...





When we got a text, my friend Kate had her baby, in RI.

Bennett James Hammer


I sent a picture to my friend Stephanie from work who is also 37 weeks pregnant. Then when I got to work I ended up taking Stephanie to the hospital because she was in labor!

Aubrey Kate Thompson was born at 11AM



What a great day!

Snacking

 Jon has tried applesauce and rice cereal



Esther in her new dress grandma made.