Katri and kids arrived June 19th for another Orcas visit. We had not seen each other for way too long but it did not take long, though, for bonding to take place and how wonderful to have quality time to get reacquainted. Hank was the recipient of much attention and did his part to be a good dog with little people around. Here Ava is learning that his favorite thing is a belly rub.
Part of the island experience is helping Grandpa with tractor work and thus hearing protection was needed for Ava as well. Grandpa searched for just the right hearing protection on the internet for Ava and found the perfect pair to coordinate with her ensemble!
The first test run was a little tentative but soon she was an old pro just like the boys!
Another highlight was a trip to the compost where all kinds of living things can be found...especially worms and slugs. Ava was fascinated while Grandpa turned over the dirt looking for critters, all the while holding tightly to her cookie.
Hmmmm...maybe this cookie doesn't look too great now after all.
Who would have thought the hot tub would be such a fun retreat for the 5 and under crowd, but Eliah and Ava had a great time splashing and playing while Eliah fulfilled his role as big brother tormenter by turning off and on the bubbles which initially frightened Ava but she soon adapted to the "therapeutic" benefits of white water. Hmmm...looks like that hot tub siding could use a little super glue.
Speaks for itself!
As you can see, the weather was blissful, not hot by Minnesota standards, but delightful in all other ways. A trip to Mt. Constitution and a climb up the lookout tower was fun especially since Aaron joined us on the 24th and took over as main escort climbing the steps over and over. Yes, there is a reason people have children when they are young!!
For a 2 1/2 year old Ava was very willing to try new things. She even tried a piece of pickled herring but quickly decided it was not even close in preference to peanut butter. But she did learn to like Kaviar on her hardtack...amazing. We all had a good laugh when Eliah told her to finish her "hard-a-tack"..does he somehow know the high sodium and cholesterol content of that Kaviar!!? Anyway, she is on her way to becoming a true Swede.
We are grateful for the many memories, too many to recount here.
Part of the island experience is helping Grandpa with tractor work and thus hearing protection was needed for Ava as well. Grandpa searched for just the right hearing protection on the internet for Ava and found the perfect pair to coordinate with her ensemble!
The first test run was a little tentative but soon she was an old pro just like the boys!
Another highlight was a trip to the compost where all kinds of living things can be found...especially worms and slugs. Ava was fascinated while Grandpa turned over the dirt looking for critters, all the while holding tightly to her cookie.
Hmmmm...maybe this cookie doesn't look too great now after all.
Who would have thought the hot tub would be such a fun retreat for the 5 and under crowd, but Eliah and Ava had a great time splashing and playing while Eliah fulfilled his role as big brother tormenter by turning off and on the bubbles which initially frightened Ava but she soon adapted to the "therapeutic" benefits of white water. Hmmm...looks like that hot tub siding could use a little super glue.
Speaks for itself!
As you can see, the weather was blissful, not hot by Minnesota standards, but delightful in all other ways. A trip to Mt. Constitution and a climb up the lookout tower was fun especially since Aaron joined us on the 24th and took over as main escort climbing the steps over and over. Yes, there is a reason people have children when they are young!!
For a 2 1/2 year old Ava was very willing to try new things. She even tried a piece of pickled herring but quickly decided it was not even close in preference to peanut butter. But she did learn to like Kaviar on her hardtack...amazing. We all had a good laugh when Eliah told her to finish her "hard-a-tack"..does he somehow know the high sodium and cholesterol content of that Kaviar!!? Anyway, she is on her way to becoming a true Swede.
We are grateful for the many memories, too many to recount here.
I love the pix of Ava looking funny at her cookie!!!! And the family pix of us....not bad...but I think it was a little bright out! Ha! Fun pix for sure!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful pictures. I can't stop looking at your little Swede with the Hard a Tack! What glorious lighting, a studio couldn't do as well.
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