Come On In… The Water’s Fine!

We’re finally getting some true summer weather here in the Seattle area this weekend (88º-90º), and it’s not even the Fourth of July yet! That kind of heat gets to be pretty unbearable in our third floor condo (particularly with all its large, south facing windows – which are awesome in the winter but murder in the summer). So early this morning we piled The Boy, The Hounds and our stuff into the X5 and headed down to Lakewood for the weekend.

The hot weather also meant that Del would finally get a chance to try out the new kiddie pool that his Oma and Opa recently got him, and it did not disappoint! He spent about a half hour in it this afternoon, splashing around with Dianne and his Oma, while dad took pictures. As much as he even likes his baths, he had a blast here. We’re looking forward to getting at least one more good pool session in tomorrow before we have to head back to Seattle.

It’s a Del Medley

I had a hunch this would make a good “instant photo collage” – pics of Del from his grandparents’ refrigerator door. He’s still competing with a few Thurman the Dog pics and other assorted family members, but he’s slowly squeezing everyone else out!

A Wonderful Weekend with Aunt Becky

In addition to the Fremont Solstice Parade, Sam’s birthday party, visiting his grandparents and eating an entire piece of ice cream cake, the highlight of Del’s weekend was definitely a visit from his amazing Aunt Becky, who came up for the weekend from Las Vegas to (belatedly) celebrate her 21st birthday.

Del definitely got a kick out of spending some great play time (and nap time!) with his aunt, and we had a blast having her visit as well. Becky, we can’t wait to see you again soon!

Sam’s First Birthday

After the Fremont Solstice Parade, we headed out to Mercer Island to help Kevin and Jenn’s son Sam celebrate his first birthday! Lots of toys, ice cream cake and pictures taken, and a fun afternoon was had by all. Del and Sam got some quality “hanging out” time as well, and it’s always a blast to see the second generation of Sutton and Carmony kids becoming friends!

Hanging Out at the Fremont Solstice Parade

We had an eventful Saturday, starting off with a trek to Fremont with Del’s Aunt Becky and friends to see the one-and-only Fremont Soltice Parade, complete with home-made float, clowns, naked bicyclists and more. Del had a front row seat for the action, but didn’t see all that interested.

» Click here to view a slideshow of pics from the parade (only a few are Del photos)