Our 13th

Brady and I enjoyed a weekend away to celebrate our 13th Anniversary thanks to my parents who spoiled our kids while we were away.  We headed to the west side for a hot air balloon ride that was a Christmas gift.  We spent time in Lake Stevens, Snohomish and Kirkland.  

 We stayed at this B&B in Lake Stevens, it was built from a picture on a puzzle box.  We met up with friends here and had a relaxing dinner and enjoyed the fire pit overlooking the lake.

 I was surprised by downtown Snohomish, lots of cute stores and a fun place to hang out.

 Brady had to swim in Lake Washington of course.

 Super great burgers in Kirkland, eating out without kids...always fun.

Brady holding open the balloon so the fan can fill it with air.

 Our pilot Shannon burning to get the balloon up.

 Ready for lift off...

 The Woodmark hotel in Kirkland

The Woodmark has bikes and kayaks...so we enjoyed both

Boys Monster Truck birthday

 The boys had a monster truck birthday this year.  They had a lot of fun getting ready for their party and a great time running with the boys.  We rented a bouncy house for the first time and the boys loved having it to themselves.  Papa Fred built a really cool race course for the RC trucks with jumps, dirt mounds and a track...the kids couldn't get enough.  It was a lot of fun to see them enjoy their special day with their friends.

 Carter saw this idea of a table cloth made to look like a street and had to have it.

The CREW

 

RC course

 Play time

 Aunt Carly manned the "body shop" covering the kids with monster truck tatoos

 Cheers

 Cupcake time

 thank you hugs

Carter's first triathlon

Carter did the Junior Titanium man triathlon this summer.  They swam in the river 1/4 mile, rode their bikes 5 1/2 miles and ran a mile.  We were so proud of him, he did great and it was fun to watch all these cute kids working so hard.

 Lining up to swim...

 Coming out of the water...

 Almost done with the bike ride...

 Crossing the finish line...

His fans