Dash Pt-Jedediah Tueller's 3rd Birthday

Our Friends the Tueller's are back in town from Alaska. Their youngest Jed had his 3rd birthday and they invited us all to come over for a Green Birthday party. It started out with a "short" hike to the beach. It was just a mile and a half and the kids showed us this natural slide that had been made from a tree. We all had to take a turn, It was awesome and very steep and fast!

Along the way we found these little berries, Salmonberries that look like under ripe Blackberries varying in shades of orange to red. I was told they are Salmonberries-Wendy & John liked them, but the rest of us found them a bit tart. They are quite pretty.

We finally made it to our hike destination: Dash Point Beach-and despite the stinky and not so clean water the kids and dogs were out in it. Well McKenna, Eli & Lilly were in it, Tyler was dancing next to it and Tate was filling it with rocks. A great Time was had by all!

This is Victoria, Alison's 4 year old daughter-Happy to play in the sand

McKenna still loves to roll in the sand

Back at camp we opened presents, had hot dogs, and then cupcakes (spongebob, or as my kids call him Cheddar the Cheese). Jed's favorite color is Green so it was a green party. Very Fun!

Tate was right by Jed's side-taking notes, practicing for his party I guess, but loving every minute.

Alison and her son, Timothy

Everyone got a few hits with the pinata, always great fun!

A very Happy Birthday Boy-Jeddo Tueller

Many Faces...

The girls wanted to catch on film their different emotions and faces. See if you can figure out which face goes with which emotion. It'll pry be a good guide for me for the future.

A Day at the Tracks with Dad.

Saturday John set up a special little Daddy Date with the kids to the race tracks. Jenny is a jockey at Emerald Downs.

The girls were thrilled to be up close & personal with the horses. They LOVED being able to feed them. Tate loved them, just not so closely. Although every morning he wakes up asking for Daddy and the "Horsy".

There was even a little dancing-a little something the horses taught Tyler when he was asking for more food.

Daddy's Little Helper-

Although he didn't make an appearance on film for the horse visit. He did however stick close to his daddy to help him with clean up in the yard.

Such Good little workers

Showtime

As we settled at the dinner table McKenna excused herself to go to the bathroom. A short time later the floor was vibrating and the air filled with...music as the concert began. We heard songs such as "rain rain go away" and something about "money". As this little girl washes her hands she belts out the music at the top of her lungs. It's fantastic! Wish you could all be here for the show.

Benches-check!

Just an update of the benches-installed.

They look fabulous and so...comfy? Tried them out and love them!

Thanks & Good Job John!

Daddy Daughter Date-Tacoma Raineers

Maple Lawn Elementary had a night out at the ballgame with the Tacoma Raineers Friday night. When McKenna learned about it a month ago she was soooo excited and begged her dad to go. After talking it was agreed that if she worked for the money they would go and for the past month McKenna diligently cleaned out the Chicken Coop for $2 a week to earn enough money to go the ballgame with her dad. (What kind of date makes you pay for your own ticket? :))

She's did a great job and was rewarded and thrilled when the big day finally arrived last night (3rd). With her Football jersey on, her tennis shoes on and her baseball glove in hand she was ready to go when her Dad walked in the door.

I think they had a good time, despite the horrible traffic and lack of parking which meant a lot of time in the car.

*As a side note, Johns said that after the lil dinner of hot dogs, chips and soda that came with the tickets-McKenna was still hungry. She wanted Popcorn, but changed her mind when her dad told her she would have to clean the chicken coop another 2 weeks. I think she's starting to understand the value of a dollar. :)

While John and McKenna were out-I was working on another masterpiece for a friend. Strawberry cake with Strawberry Mousse filling and Whipped White Chocolate Ganache frosting. Same cake as Memorial Day-except this one was frosted, and let me tell you-the frosting was Fantastic! Even John raved about it when he tasted it-and I hardly ever see him get excited about food, let alone frosting. If I could be a lil more consistent and prepared I think I could really get into this baking thing. SO fun!