Summer is flying by with lots of changes and happenings.
The last item on the list of renovations and landscaping was to do something with the walk out under the new deck. This is Mom's latest design creation.
Looking out
Looking in.
The grass is all filled in now, and our yard finally looks finished.
Now maybe we'll have time to enjoy the view.
We have had visitors. Stacey brought Scott over for an official introduction and the "neuter for a living" talk. Alicia was up from California as well, so we all went sea kayaking.
It was a perfect day for paddling.
The water was calm and the scenery was beautiful. We saw a sea otter, a seal, and paddled through jelly fish fields with hundreds of jelly fish. Stacey giggled when she got brave enough to touch one.
Looks like a polarizing filter will be on my Christmas wish list - the jellies were much more impressive in real life.
Bryson has toured the northern hemisphere. You'll have to check out his face book page for his adventures on the West Coast Trail, spear fishing with Brandon in St. Kitts, his visit to Cindy and Scott's to see his new nephew in Denver, and his basketball camp at Gonzaga in Spokane.
He did make it back long enough to get fitted for some wedding attire with his bridesmaid sister Alicia. On the way to church we stopped in the park by our house for a few modeling shots.
Bryson is smiling in this pic, cuz he just reminded Alicia that even with 4" heels and her standing on the uphill side, he is still taller than she is.
When Mom learned they had the Hobie mirage drive kayaks that you peddle instead of paddle, she had to get in on the action too. I was no match for her and those long legs, as she beat the pants off me in a race!
We found some calm coves with beautiful arbutus trees.
All the Momma seals were protecting their babies, but this little guy must have been laughing too hard and let us slip in close for a cameo.
Now our thoughts are turning to celebrating with Stacey and Wilson as they join their lives together forever.
