Thursday, July 17, 2008

Our Amazing Vacation- Bainbridge Island 2008


My favorite memories of our summer vacation at Bainbridge Island...
  • Getting off the plane- oh that Jack!
  • Waking up to "Downtowners" pastries (thanks dad!) and late night runs to "Mora" (an absolutely fantastic little ice cream parlor)- it's a wonder I didn't gain 30 lbs!
  • "R & R" on the bay. Sudoku + a big Diet DP + Jack napping + 70 degrees out = heaven!
  • Taylor (the newest addition to our ever growing family) is blessed outside by her father and all the men in the family, it was truly beautiful!
  • Town & Country Market Clam Chowder - YUMMY!
  • Late night games. Brett and I dominate at Spades!
  • Dance Party on the patio at dawn, what fun! Thanks Rian and Aunt Bree.
  • Our rainy boat ride to Poulsbo. Kids went for Ice Cream, adults warmed up with Hot Chocolate!
  • Crabbing! I think we ended up with something like 30 crabs for our July 4th FEAST!
  • 4th of July- Family photoshoot, Fireworks, Crabfest 2008 and Oreo Shakes.
  • Watching the 3 toddlers on the beach throwing rocks.
  • Day trip to "Point No Point" beach.
  • Dakota learning to wakeboard!!! (See video post below)
  • Geocaching in the Grand Forest. The kids found amazing treasures.
  • Girls trip to Seattle for a day of food and shopping- thanks mom!
  • Wakeboarding. Despite water temps in the low 60's, it was actually really fun!
  • Date night with Dave. Fish & Chips at Doc's Marina and "Hancock".
  • Watching Dave attempt to clear the wake and the girls "boob tubing".