backyard camping

We did some backyard camping a few weeks ago. We grilled up some hamburgers and hot dogs and made root bear floats. The kids enjoyed it but they keep insisting it does not count as the second camping trip they were promised this summer! We will have to see on that one!

spokane

We have done some pretty fun and eventful things around here this summer, but have not gone on any long trips. So for some family fun, we decided to spend the day and overnight in Spokane and the following day to visit Silverwood theme park. It was a nice little getaway we all enjoyed! These pics are of Spokane, where we spent the afternoon at Riverside Park riding the tram and then got some takeout for dinner and watched the Olympics in our hotel room. If you were to ask the kids their favorite part, it would definitely be the hotel room!

silverwood

The kids definitely loved Silverwood theme park. They spent the day eating french fries, cotton candy and riding on as many possible rides they could get themselves on! 

It cracks me up they let these two littles ride together!

All the kids loved this ride, but Bitsy adored it the most. She barley made the height requirement and we were told she probably would hate it as the ride went high up and raced down, but she reacted like it was the best thing she'd done in her entire life. She squealed the entire time with pure delightment. It was so fun to hear and see.

The kids are already coming up with a plan for when we head back next summer!

boating

We have managed to get in a little boating this busy summer! The kids were all so excited to be on a boat again and they were all pretty daring with their new cools moves in the tube. We did have one major incident though. Bitsy fell off the front side of the boat! While it was going and while the boys were tubing! Andrew was fast to react and dove right into the water, swam after her and got her. Luckily we're into life jackets and Bitsy loves the water. She definitely knew something was amiss though because the following few days after, she'd randomly look at me and tell me with true concern in her eyes and voice, 'I fell off the boat.' Poor girl. Other than that, we all had a great time and we're safe and well! 

 

soccer

Bug and Tank just finished up another summer soccer season. They loved it! Bug had a great time learning field positions and has decided she likes playing defense the best. She also decided she'd like to continue playing soccer. So she'll be doing that this fall and spring as well. Andrew was able to coach Tank's team and Tank loved that! Tank's favorite part was probably the snacks again this year...he also loved playing tag on the field during the game with fellow teammates. Good thing he's still pretty little.