Out and About - Fall Colors

B and I managed to get out and enjoy the Fall Colors yesterday. Not a ton of pictures, but I like the quality of these. Only about 20 or so, click here to see all of them...

Making up for Lost Time

Ok, it hasn't been that long since I posted last but man, have we done a lot. So this update is a combination of about 6-7 different days/trips/events, etc. Read the captions on the photos below for more info...

As always, click here to see all the pictures in this update!

Auntie Kathryn reading to the cousins at Corban's bday party

Brennan loves to push the buttons on Adri and Corban's keyboard

B having fun with Mama and Auntie K

Cake and Ice Cream - what is better?

Trip to the fire-station with a friend

Sliding down the tube with Mama coming behind...

Yes, I still take pictures of things besides Brennan

My attempt at catching the train going by...

Fall colors reflecting in a mud puddle

More Fall Colors downtown B'ham

Gorgeous day at Bellwood Acres Apple Farm

Mama and B at Bellwood Acres

Mama and B at the Apple Farm again

Went for a walk by the train tracks

Forgive me! 21 New Videos...

Ok, I admit that I have been negligent, derelict, in my duties. I have been taking some videos but haven't uploaded anything new since June...well that changed today. Which means there are now 21 new videos...almost exclusively all of Brennan. Of course they are all cute. What to do? If I put all 21 of them here, you, my faithful followers would not be happy as your browse would be quite slow to load. So I do what I always do...include a link to my youtube channel, and pick 3-4 of my favorites.

I'll try to do better at uploading more often!

Whidbey Again!

Last weekend we were able to once again enjoy David's place at Whidbey. It was one of our better trips, primarily due to B sleeping much better. As always, I found some time to take some photos. We were very happy to spend some time with Uncle Scott Sasaki and Brennan especially enjoyed him. The other highlight was playing in Dad's new boat and doing some crabbing. B had fun driving the boat and each day one of his first questions/requests was "more boat?"

Click here for all the pictures...

Looking at the ant trail with Aunt Traci

B found a big fort to play in

Fun with Uncle Scott!

We did get to drive the boat in the water too...but this time it was land-bound

Summer Hiking

August 2012...finally some sumer weather and with it, I had two chances to get out hiking. The first hike took Julie and I up to Skyline Divide. The hike goes up 2 miles through forested area to a ridge. Once on the ridge we hiked another 2+ miles along the ridge, to a couple of small summits, and beyond. It was cloudy, but fun and the flowers were gorgeous.

The second hike took me, Derrick and Matt to the Chain Lakes area where we hiked the loop (another 8+ mile hike). It was perfect weather, although a little crowded. Still, we had a blast and managed to see some amazing sites.

Click here for pictures from both hikes

Special note that all pictures from both hikes were taken with my 50mm prime lens...hence, no wide angle shots. It's very light and sharp, though!

FAIR!

Last week we made it to the Lynden Fair (technically called "The Northwest Washington Fair" but that was too much to type). It was a blast! We got there a little before 10:00 AM and lasted all the way until 6:45 PM. We weren't sure if we'd survive the afternoon, but eventually B did fall asleep in his stroller (thank you "Bob") and slept for 2 hours in that thing! The highlight for Julie and I was watching Brennan discover all sorts of things. His favorite was sitting and playing on all the tractors, and then going on some rides (ferris wheel, merry-go-round, and an airplane ride). B also had fun eating healthy fair food like Doughnuts, Elephant Ears and Shave Ice.

At any rate, click here for all the photos. Scroll down for some of the best with captions!

Just couldn't resist!

Tractors, Tractors, and more tractors!

If only you could hear the noises with this picture...

What? There's MORE TRACTORS?

It's a BIIIIIIG ONE!

Zoom in on this one and check out the reflection...

Fair Food! Lovin' it.

Waiting for Mamma! "Mamma, hurry up! Horsey ride!"

Finally...

WOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH!

Fair Food - Shave Ice...

Sleeping in the Bob!

What? You waited until the end of the day to show me the riding lawn mowers?