July is here and so is Anabelle's b'day

A beach picture is perfect for Bellie's birth month

In the past year Anabelle has been to the beach many many times. I'm sure it's something she's going to miss when they move back to the Pacific Northwest. They'll have to make sure that they get to the coast  a couple of times a year. Har and I would love to join them and take lots of pictures.

 We got to be with her at the beach in San Diego in April.

She's getting to be a big girl!

 Two years old means she can now feed herself and dress herself (almost). She's such a smart little cookie!

I must admit that I'm looking forward to having them within driving distance before too long!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Bellie-girl!

The 4 local grands are here for a few days

It was a good time for Garrett to be at our house. He got mail! 

It was a belated birthday card from his Muumuu in Michigan. 

The reason for they're here

Joylynn ended up in the hospital again. She had a stay about a month ago too. For that stay the kids were still in school and weren't really aware of the change in their "home life". But they're used to being home with Jess and Joylynn now so hanging out here, though fun for awhile, is another adjustment.
 We stopped and let them get some stuff for her from the gift shop.

Room 711 at Providence St Vincent has a lovely view!

The view off to the west is lovely as well. There are windows facing that way at the end of the hallways. 

Harlan was there looking at a map program on his phone and we figured out in which area their house was located. 

Garrett stayed at our house with the Uncles. He said the hospital had "bad doctors". Looks like he needed a nap, hey?

A treat for the babysitters

We swung by one of our favorite coffee shops to get Hayden and Cam each a drink. While we were in the line of cars at the drive through window a panhandler approached our car. I hardly ever carry cash so I could honestly say I didn't have any spare change.

The manager of Dutch Bros came over to our van  and gave each of us a pair of sunglasses for the "trouble" caused by the panhandler. He said that they like to "take care of their customers."

Thanks Dutch Bros!

Pizza night re-instituted 

The boys and I took the kids to eat pizza at our local Sparky's. I texted Har and told him what the chain guard on this bike said. He said he'd rather "Follow his filly"!  

I guess it's time to get my bike out on the road again.

Twenty minutes is a long time for little kids to sit and be still. 

So they wiggled and danced and whistled.

We finally got our pizza and once everyone ate a slice, we loaded into the van and headed back here. They will be with us at least one more night. They asked to go to our church tomorrow even though it's the first Sunday and the kids don't have classes. I guess it's time to get the coloring pages and books together to take with us. Maybe some snacks that aren't messy? I'm a little out of practice on this stuff.
The adventure in grand-parenting continues!