Well, I realize it has been a very long time since our last post, and I apologize to all our avid blog viewers, but now that the summer is coming to a close, I find I have a little bit more time to settle in and post some pictures. Our summer has been a busy one, starting with Madelyn's first birthday back in June, a trip out east for 2 weeks in July, a drive up north here in WA with great friends to a lake house, a week long trip to Alaska in August, and a family getaway to the WA coast to finish it all off, and of course, multiple visits to local parks and wading pools here in Seattle when we were in town.
So now to the pictures...I will try not to post too many, but here is a spattering of our summer adventures!
New Jersey Shore
The NJ shore was a big part of my childhood, whether it was down to Wildwood with family friends or just to Brick to be at our shore house, I don't remember a summer that I wasn't at the jersey shore. Now, not everyone can appreciate the crammed in houses, the overcrowded beaches, and the somewhat sketchy boardwalks, when you grow up with it though, somehow you just don't think about it. It was exciting to bring Madelyn here for the first time, with hopes that one day she can come to appreciate this area even half as much as I do :)
Celebrating the 4th of July...
Grandpa G and little Nate
What a happy little family.
Maggie, her boyfriend Billy, and Frannie (I swear that dog is smiling in this pictures!)
A full house for the fourth with lots of family and friends
Katelyn Brown with Maddie
My 'full of energy' 2-year old nephew
I love you Ben!!
The kids donning their matching 4th PJ's (thanks to G and CC) the morning after.
I love sharing parenthood with my brother...how special :)
This looks like trouble...
Ahh...this is what older cousins are for...teaching the young...
"Here Madelyn, this is how we get into the water..."
"Now you try Maddie"
More celebrating!!
Because Madelyn's birthday was only the week before we were out east, Cheri and my Dad hosted a second birthday party for little miss Maddie for all the family in town!
"Thanks, G and CC!!"
Maddie checkin' out all the goods...
I think she looks a little stunned in this picture...
Maddie...you can eat the cake and make a mess...go ahead and go for it!!
Party-goers Aunt Loretta and Andrew
Even the girls (ie-Charlotte and Frannie) were dressed for the party
While at the shore, we had to make a visit to the boardwalk.
Madelyn had no fear of the rides, the classic carousel was her favorite!
Time with the family included lots of "Kan Jam"....
some ice cream...
an attempt at exercise...
lots of Mario Kart on the Wii....
and of course...lounging!
Onto the boating...
"Do I really want to do this?...."
"Something about that grin makes me nervous..."
"Ok...I'm excited!"
"really excited!!!"
Captain Kurt tryin' out the wheel...
I like my family :)
Apparently, the really bumpy rides my dad is known for giving on the boat were perfect for kiddie naps...
Loving the wind on our faces...
"I think I'll even get in. Mom, just give me a little push...thanks!"
A visit from my great friend, Karen, was a special part of my trip out east!
Done with boating...
Back to the house we go...
"For a photo shoot of me...of course..."
So precious!
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