SEA WORLD

We watched a lot of shows. They are GREAT!

I just think this is funny... He'll love it forever I'm sure.

I touched the dolphin. Yippee!

SHAMU SHAMU

All the way at Sea World... what does Gavin do? Play in the bark... He likes bark and dirt. Such a boy!

Sea World

Gavin chilled a lot of the time in his stroller... and spent a lot of time out running and exploring. He really liked the Flamingos and the Seals. And he liked spending time with Jeff and Jessi.

SEA WORLD

Shamu Shamu We love SHAMU. Gavin still does the hand up and down call for SHAMU... LOVED it.. saw 6 Shamu shows in 2 days. Good stuff. Amazing those huge whales....

People we Love

Got to see MANY people we LOVE so much as we travelled:
Great-Grandparents Jack and Lenora

Cousin Kate and Cousin Jadon

Cousin Chad

Cousin Brandon Cousin Chad

I feel so lucky to get to see family. Makes all the hard parts of traveling SO worth it.

Driving through Oregon

We drove through Oregon... well I made Jessica drive through Oregon. I was fine in WA and CA but I've had bad experiences driving in Oregon, So Jessi took the honors. It was beautiful. Lots of Waterfalls and lush green and just really nice. We had fun. Jessica needs lots of hugs. We tried to give her some every day. hee hee

It was bright

This picture cracks me up. Not sure why... I guess we're both thinking it's a little bright! Pismo Beach...

And handsome man...

Thanks Pevey

For letting me steal pics from your blog! :) My pictures have yet to be downloaded... so here's the BIG GROUP: 4 generations of Frazier Fun! And the 5 syblings. I'll try to post an old one so we can all laugh about how cute we used to be!

CALIFORNIA

California was LOVELY!! We didn't get to see or do everything and everyone we wanted or had planned to... the time just flew by. We did drive from Seattle to San Diego to Monterrey to Danville to San Jose and flew home to Seattle in 16 days. 2 FABULOUS days were spent at Sea World (my personal favorite) day at Oceanside Harbor, day at Pismo Beach, day at Solvang, week at Monterrey, on and on... Pictures forthcoming. Back at work now. Biggest shock being back: my toes seeing socks and shoes. They were in flip flop sandals for 2 weeks... even though airports and such. Sad to have to end that. Hmm it was nice.

COME ON!!!

I thought I was a Mariner good luck charm... until last night's painful display! Gavin and I kept ourselves busy dancing with all the music and practicing yelling "Come On". Granted he sounded more like "OOO AAAAA" It was still lots of fun. Thank you Aunti Jessipoo for teaching the child to yell again. YIPPEE!

Trip to the Beach... getting warmed up for CA!

There's a great little island named Jetty that is up in Everett. We went there on Saturday with the whole fandam including newly arrived Jamie (via Japan and Texas) and Steven (via Monterrey - in Air Force). Gavin and I got our toes down in the sand...

Gavin did not get the concept of the bucket for scooping... he picked up sand and put it in the bucket... Sandy Sandy boy... Much better reaction then last time if you remember...

It was so sunny and warm - WAY nicer than I thought... the sound is so shallow that the ocean water is very warm for a long way out... reminds me of Lake Tahoe with how shallow it is for so long... but this water was actually probably warmer - Weird. Tahoe trip July 2008 looking forward to it!

There are the handsome Uncles with Gavin.

July Happenings...

Gavin gets mad too. I usually only take and post happy pictures, so I thought I'd post a mad face.

On Sunday, we went to Aunt Jessipoo's house for a bbq. He has a routine; when we get there, he goes to the shelf and carefully removes the picture frames in the front row, grabbing the one in the back of him, then puts the other ones back. He carries the picture around with him. Here, you can see him playing with the horses... on top of his face. Pretty Silly boy!

Then Aunt Jessica and Aunty Jen (Jessica's roommate) came home. Gavin ran over and gave BIG HUGS... Gavin loves his Aunts!

We played with Gavin's new baseball bat. He LOVES baseball stuff. He has a couple bats and balls. Most recently this FABULOUS pink foam bat with a matching pink softball. He has great coordination. He can hit the moving target on the floor every time. It's amazing.

We went to a park last night over in Lynnwood. It's a great park. Gavin likes parks a lot. It's been nice weather here so almost every day after I pick him up from daycare we go to a park to play. It serves many purposes... fresh air, exercise, tiring him out, making him hungry so he eats better dinner, keeps us all happy.

What we've been doing...

We went on a nature walk through a park in Monroe... I've mentioned my Activity Day Girls before... Gavin loved it. He always likes being outdoors with me.

Same night, Yes we're dorks, Jeff, Jessipoo, and Me at the Imax theater in Seattle... waiting in line to see Harry Potter. We were trying on our 3D glasses. Aren't we sexy? Big plastic glasses are hot. I guess I really am shorter then them. Sad :-(

We were house sitting for a friend-- and dog sitting-- and Gavin just LOVES Dogs! He kept going over to Sophie and giving her "hugs" by laying his head on her. He would follow her around forever and ever. Now I know why families have dogs: because it keeps the kids busy. Perhaps it was the novelty of being around it, but I could get Gavin to do anything if I said Sophie would like it.

Braver than I am... Gavin feed Sophie treats. I throw them in the air and the dogs catch them. Gavin likes them to eat out of his hand. Isn't he a stud?

Gavin and Sophie Smiling. They followed eachother all over the yard.

Happy Tuesday

Well, I'm happy it's Tuesday. I have more pictures of our recent escapades I'll post later on. I took a quiz to see which Harry Potter character I am. I did see the new movie in 3D on Monday night...I have pics! Here's my results, feel free to leave a comment with yours!
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You scored as Sirius Black, You are a gifted wizard and very loyal to your allegiance. Whilst you have a big heart and care very much about those around you, you can be a little arrogant and reckless at times. Sirius Black 75% Albus Dumbledore 70% Harry Potter 70% Draco Malfoy 60% Remus Lupin 60% Hermione Granger 60% Ron Weasley 60% Ginny Weasley 60% Severus Snape 55% Lord Voldemort 20% Your Harry Potter Alter Ego Is...? created with QuizFarm.com

More July stuff

Most recently, last weekend, I spent Saturday night at a beautiful wedding for my coworker, Andrew. It was really nice-really sweet. Here is Katelynn (another coworker and friend) and I at the wedding, then a view from our seat. It was a great ceremony...ending with "Another one bites the dust" music playing as they walked back down the aisle. Very cute. It was hot, in Wenatchee WA, about 98 degrees at the beginning of the ceremony, the during the dinner the sun set and it cooled of the the best summer night I have experienced in YEARS. It was warm with a breeze...man, awesome!






Then, last night, Gavin and I were invited to a tea party. It was such a blast. He did really well picking up food with these tiny little forks. We had a burping contest which I did not win! Then we played bocce ball and catch until the mosquitos came out and we went inside..then to bed late. It was great. I haven't had a drink out of a teacup since I can remember. Have to do it again...tiny treats and sweet drink. Good company and good games. So, that's about it for July so far. Half way through...wow...less then a month until our AWESOME CALIFORNIA VACATION!!!

July July

Well, that's my foot. That's what I did on 4th of July. I went to Spokane on Tuesday night and spent time with a friend, driving back Thursday. It was great. My foot killed many a bug on the way back...it took a little while to realize what the cool wetness was on the bottom of my foot...then looking through the bug gut covered windshield, I realized what my foot was catching. Nice pedicure job though huh? :)


We went to the zoo again...we ate apples and watched animals...


...Then Gavin fell asleep and we walked back to the car and drove home.



I've mentioned before how much we like to hang out on the trampoline. I like to chase Gavin with my feet and grab him and tickle him or lift him up and stuff. He LOVES a little trampoline play...these are my feet attacking the child!

We've been just enjoying work, daycare, playtime, babysitters, movies, and all kinds of great things so far in July. Fun times.