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Seattle Summer

 The boys and I spent almost three weeks in Seattle this past June and had the best time catching up with family and friends.  The boys immediately got to work "building" their road in Nana and Granddad's sideyard.
 Every time we had nice weather, they were down there playing and building and fixing it.
 We had lovely weather almost the entire time we were there and spent lots of time out and about.
 One of our first trips was down the marina in Des Moines.  This is probably what I miss the most about living in Seattle -- being so close to the water.  I really loved living with this in my backyard.


 We loved having Uncle Jason join us on many adventures.

 A Georgia boy in a Seattle world.
 Ethan had so much fun tossing rocks into the water. Not only fun but great therapy for him as well.  This kid has a great arm too!





 These boys love their uncle.


 I don't often get to be in the pictures so enjoy!!

 Now everyone act crazy (that means you too, Jack!).
 This was so pretty I had to take a picture.
 A beautiful view of the water with Mt. Rainier peaking over the tops of the trees.
 Chilaxin' with Uncle Jason.

 The boys had fun watching Mr. Jim (neighbor) driving his tractor around the yard and playing with his dog Lulu.
 And burning off some energy.



 Just being boys.



 Loving on Auntie Jake!

The start of a great vacation!!

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