More Christmas Break (Zoo trip) December 2022

 We had a dry cold day during the break so we drove up to Seattle and went to the Woodland Park Zoo. Phil had to drop off his old work computer at SCGA so we stopped in there first. Nona loved going in and meeting all the people Phil worked with. The animals were all out and playful for this trip. The monkeys were singing and the hippos gave a good show. We stopped at fainting goat after for some ice cream and then hit a taco shop. Cannon was with cousins so missed the day with us. Even when it is cold I love the zoo.

Christmas Break 2022

 We finished off Christmas break with Miya on a hike in Eatonville and a trip to Costco for a hotdog. It was so great to have her home and get to spend time with her. Cannon was snowboarding with Gideon and Lyla was happy to miss out on the hike. It was fun to see all the water at Mashel Falls in the winter. 

Days Gone By

 I was looking at all the pictures on our fridge from photo booths with the kids when we were out doing things together and it made me miss Miya and Cannon so much. I miss these days when we traveled to Oregon with Phil when he went down for work. I miss the times when the kids were such good friends and we all loved hanging out with each other. I think it is on the days that I miss my dad the most that I start thinking about how quickly time is going and it makes me sad that so much of the time with my kids is gone. Then I think of the kid missing in these photos and I am so happy we had a special addition 9 years later. I sure do love my family and all the time we get to spend together. 

Bowling '22-'23

Coming to the end of another season of bowling. Lyla talked 3 of her friends to join her this season, Hope, Kamia and Ava. They had a good time hanging with each other, but weren't always as focused as Coach Byron wanted them to be. They bowled at leagues last Friday at Paradise Lanes and did a great job. They were ranked 5th out of 6 going in to leagues and moved up to 4th at leagues. Lyla made it to districts and Hope and Lindsey will go at alternates. 1 more week of bowling. Lyla was ready for it to be over so wasn't super happy with the news. It was a fun day. Spanaway Lake team was killing it and everyone was cheering loudly. Nona and I cheered hard and ate our share of fries this season. It will be fun to see what districts is like this year.
 

Canada Food Tour

 We join the Chans on a food tour in Richmond Canada the day after Thanksgiving. We ate so much good food and played in the pool at the hotel. Lyla and Nona made good friends. It was a fun little break, but SO MUCH FOOD!