Sockies!

I finished the adorable "Jule's Sweet Sundae Socks" kit Susan gave me (thanks sister!) They look really cute on my new sock blockers!

And...I'm Out

of the "Ravelympics" competition that is. I started my Alice Starmore "Erin" cardigan during the opening ceremonies, and by the time Li Ning was flying around the Bird's Nest, I decided this color combo was just too fugly for words. So back in the box it all goes. Maybe 2010 will be my Knitting Olympics year...

Whidbey Pix

Whidbey Island was so beautiful, South Whidbey State Park has the most gorgeous campsites I've ever seen! And hardly a soul around on weekdays. We had the beach all to ourselves:

Someone told the boys you could make candy out of kelp...

Mom trying to relax for a few minutes, but Mikey has other ideas

RJ is super focused

Liam the patient fisherman (he actually caught a fish again!)

Alex and Steve debating over the merits of sand fleas or salmon eggs as bait.

Danger Island!

What's a camping trip without an adventure? The boys found a great clay cliff and went climbing up to get some pieces to carve. Of course Michael HAD to go too, then he got stuck on a ledge.

Get Me Outta Here!

OK, this is so not fun anymore.

Big Brothers to the Rescue!

Snaggle Tooth

Liam lost one front tooth on the camping trip! Alex says he helped out by punching Liam in the mouth ;-) thanks bro! The other tooth is wiggly so pretty soon we will have no front teeth, which is the most adorable look ever.

I Want One!

We spotted this cool "Shoe Car" in Pioneer Square as we were leaving the M's game. It's a really terrible picture but a fab car!

Happy Birthday Car-parts!

A day late, but heartfelt nonetheless...my little Cara celebrated her birthday on the very auspicious date of 08/08/08. Sounds like this could be the year for her (to go get that Chinese baby)

Here's Carrie on a typical holiday morning. I'm wondering if she's repeating this scene in Virginia today (after a trip to the casino!)

Our sweet little Cara at age two. You were never likely to see her in a purple ballerina tutu unless it was Halloween, but she looks mighty precious.

C: Cute as a button!

A: Awfully Special!

R: Really Great Athlete!

A: Awesome Girl!

Cara, you were born on a boiling hot day in Spokane, delivered VERY shortly after we arrived at Sacred Heart (as you know from my telling the story a million times, your dad HAD to stop at the Lund's house to get himself a back brace b/c he had hurt his back waterskiing the day before. Never mind that his poor wife was panting and he-he-heing for all I was worth to avoid having you in the parking lot). You popped right out and were absolutely gorgeous, with that top-of-the-cheek dimple and loads of curly dark hair. We took you home that afternoon and Auntie Susna was there with a big fan and lots of help.

Two days old and you took your first plane ride to Seattle! We visited the Bothell Art Fair, where you were proudly displayed in a box for all the shoppers to see.

Life's been a ball with you around ever since! Great heart, loads of laughs, partner in fears with me and cousin Megan, fabulous player and coach in all kinds of sports, softest heart on the planet, and just all-around wonderful person.

Love you like 60!!!