Summer Fun -- August & September

The nice summer weather continued in August, and visitors arrived!  The first family guests in our new home were Grandma Jeanne and Grandpa Frank.  They came bearing gifts, which the kids loved.

 Together we enjoyed the zoo,

as well as Pike Place Market, the Old Spaghetti Factory followed by a walk and fresh air in the Olympic Sculpture Park, and the Sunday Farmer's Market in Ballard.  Jadyn let Grandma curl her hair, and Joseph got into his usual mischief.

 

In August, we had our fill at parks, and even played in the neighborhood wading pool one afternoon.

Not having a helmet of his own doesn't stop this eager rider!  (He nabbed this bike from a neighbor.)

So much fun was had in Cleo's backyard this summer.  One day, the kids created a pull-me-in-the-sled activity, which thrilled Joseph, and, as you might expect, the sprinkler remained a steady hit when the sun was out.

By the third week of September, fall had arrived, at least temperature-wise, and so the bathing suits, shorts, tank tops, and sunscreen got tucked away.  It was a really nice summer, and it was great to be in our new house.  Check back soon for news of our fall escapades!