Chunky Monkey

Wesley had heard a song about a kid who wore 17 shirts at one time.  You know where this is going, right?

Wesley could only find 12 to wear, but he wore all dozen for an entire night and day.  Under strict orders, he only put two in the hamper.

Piper’s Hobby

Grandpa calls for Piper’s help whenever he’s ready to bottle the new batch of wine. 

First, she helps prep the bottles.

Then, she uses a syphon to fill them.

Next,  it’s time to secure the bottle cap.

Finally, the bottles get a personalized label.

Nice Job, little Elf!

Whidbey Walk

After a drenching 24 hours, we woke to cold blue skies. So I took myself for a walk around the long beach loop.  The island is still magical to me, as an eagle soared overhead and the fresh snow on the Cascades stood out against the blue water.  Love this place!

Early Christmas!

We celebrated family Christmas a bit early and let the kids all decorate their gingerbread houses as they waited for dessert (hardly eating any of the extra candy, I’m sure)!

It Felt Cold Enough…

Can one call it “ice skating” when the ice is plastic pieces fit together and coated in a thin layer of oil? But the kids liked it well enough before demanding I take them to a real ice rink over break.  Okay, kids, I promise.

Cabin Shots

The cabin wasn’t rented as much the first half of December , so we got a few days there.  The kids spent time building and playing.

Kyla was proud of her tower.

Wesley did the same the next week, and threw in a bedroom barricade to up the ante.

All the kids got time with their island friends.

A Dry Seattle December Sunset

Sun sets just after 4pm these days!