Barkley and her bro

We have been staying at Sailor's house (Barkley's Brother, on the left in the pic below) for the past few weeks while the new house is getting ready. I think ole Barks will miss it here on Portage Bay, smimming by the houseboats...

Ryan Digging the New Backyard

With Charlotte and Kara visting the Kaufman Crew in Colorado, Ryan and Dad stayed back to hold down the fort. Ryan is totally digging his new back yard. No literally, he spends most of his time in the sandbox, digging his new backyard.

Here is a slideshow of the new house. We are getting some work done before we move in (as you will see in the inside pictures) so please ignore the mess, and don't worry about taking off your shoes.



Or if you want to see the pictures standing still, click here:

Ryan and Woody Tour the New House

Ryan Turns TWO!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RYAN!
We had a wonderful celebration with the family, all over at the empty new house. Ryan had a blast playing with everyone, and got some very cool presents. Heck, mom even delivered on the request by Ryan to make a "Huge Volcano Cake." Very impressive.

Thanks for coming everyone!





The Amazing Volcano Cake!


Connor helps out




Sporting the tool belt and party shirt look.


The proud (and unshowered) parents

Living with Grandma

While our new house is getting ready, and our old house is getting sold, we have had the great fortune to crash as Grandma Lee and Papa Mike's place for a few weeks.

Instant babysitting has been awesome

and the kids are having a blast. Here are some PLAYDOH TIME pictures!

Final Popsicle

Charlotte and Ryan enjoy their last popsicle in front of our Seattle home... because we are moving to Mercer Island this month! (one of the reasons for the lack of blogtivity recently... been a tad busy)

YUM!

Alana Visits Seattle

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Our good friend Alana Kendall visited us in Seattle last weekend. She dragged her parents Sarah and Dan all the way from London to play with Charlotte, Ryan, and (perhaps most importantly) Barkley! Thanks for coming Alana! We loved your stay.

Ryan and Charlotte showed Alana all the fun things to do at the Aquarium.

THREE KIDS! GOOD TIMES!

Alki Beach

Alki is a really fun place to spend the day. You can rent a SURREY with a Fringe on TOP. What could be better?

They even have ice cream there... in HUGE STRAWBERRY scoops.

You can DIG on the beach, which is always a good time...

... but all that digging can lead to sudden tiredness, and naps with dump trucks.