Landscaping is a Spectator Sport

Last Monday the neighbour across the street was having some landscaping done which included a forklift/tractor and a semi truck to be on our street.  Of course one must be as close to the action as his mother will allow.

First trip to the Pool 2013

Again this year Nana and Papa bought pool passes as a birthday gift for Matthew.

The city of Renton sneakily opened the pool two weeks earlier than usual so we missed a few opportunities to get wet but as soon as I realized what they'd done we were in our suits and on the road!

 Alex testing the sunscreen to make sure it is safe for all of us.

 Matthew is back in the water without a moments hesitation.

 No cats here.

 Apparently there are puppies though.

 This year Alex actually gets to get wet instead of just riding around in the moby wrap.

A look at our lovely pool and one of the ever vigilant lifeguards who we really appreciate. 

Alex's Version of Blanket Love

Anytime he spots a blanket on the floor he squeals and runs over to rub his face on it.

I tell ya Nana makes the best blankets in the world.

Pet Store

 Last week Matthew and his Dad stopped by a local pet store. 

Matthew and a leaf bug.

The big fish.

Another Post Courtesy of Matthew

Guests

On Monday Anna Piianaia and her crew (Sadie 10, Ian 6 and Isabella 4) came to spend the day with us.

It took a while for the kids to loosen up and get used to each other but by the time that Alex woke up from his second nap they were all hanging out together while Anna and I sat in the back yard and chatted.

After supper the kids had really relaxed and game of baseball turned into this...

Wildlife

Last week as I was watering this lovely hanging plant

I noticed a teeny little nest and a teeny little egg.

Can you see it down in there?  Well we were very excited about this little development and were excited to see what it might develop into but when I went to look tonight I saw that the nest remains but the egg is gone.  Not surprising I suppose considering the numerous squirrels and cats around but still disappointing.  

 Of course we can always find this kind of wildlife out on a sunny afternoon.

 A little pink eye doesn't slow down the natives.