August has been another very full month for us. The big
news is that Paul's parents have purchased a house in Kirkland's Rose
Hill neighborhood. They're planning to move up in October, just in
time for the rain to set in. You can see the pictures and read
about the house here.
Kayla attended a Jump Rope camp for a week, and has been helping Kris
run errands and rearrange the house. She starts school again just
after Labor Day, and is looking forward to seeing all of her school
friends again. She's reading everything in sight!
Rachel will attend a half-day program at Kayla's school beginning
this fall. She's very excited about joining her big sister there.
In preparation, she's been using the potty and wearing Big Kid Underwear
as much as possible.
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Celebrating Grandma's birthday at Cafe Flora.
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Grandpa eyeing the birthday cake.
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Grandma admires her present from Kayla.
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Reading her card from the kids.
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Blow out the candles, and don't singe your hair!
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Grandma got a nice piece of artwork from Kayla.
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Grandma got cake on her nose.
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Talking about taking a trip.
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Birthday kiss from Rachel.
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A nice shot of the birthday girl.
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Swimming lessons!
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Learning the backfloat.
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Goggle-eyed Rachel.
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Grandpa gets ready to leave for California.
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Rachel didn't want to say goodbye.
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They drove back with no hands on the wheel. If you don't believe it, ask Grandma about the ticket she got.
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Off to pick blackberries!
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Rachel ate more than she saved in her bucket.
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Kayla filled her bucket and her belly too.
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Cute, but please brush your teeth.
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A proud berry-picker.
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Kris' going-away lunch with her coworkers from Mercury.
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Rachel wearing a nice summer hat at the table. This was an experiment in tritone.
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Kayla in the backyard - another experiment.
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Kris was surrounded!
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Caught in the act of hugging.
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Playing with blocks in the living room.
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Rachel likes to play with cars.
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Kayla helps Paul try out his new camera.
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Kayla doing the crawl.
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A nice shot of Kayla in motion.
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All smiles as she comes up for air.
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Trying the butterfly.
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Another shot of Kayla's butterfly.
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Jump Rope Camp!
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Kayla really enjoyed this week - she learned all sorts of great ways to jump rope.
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Rachel made friends at the jump rope finale.
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Kayla jumping with her partner.
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And again.
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More still.
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The big finish.
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Double Dutch.
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Getting some air.
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More air.
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She was very good at this.
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Lining up for pictures after the big jump rope shindig.
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Doing a cheer with the other kids.
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The Jump Rope Campers.
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What a cute kid!
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Rachel experiences a peppermint.
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Kris ensconced in her scrapbooking lair.
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Kayla reads "Duck on a Bike" to Rachel.
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Rachel enjoys hearing her sister read the bedtime story.
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Paying close attention.
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Rachel sneaking into the frame.
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Kayla sounding the words out, Rachel listening.
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Sometimes the words are tougher, and sounding them out takes longer.
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Kayla ready to tour Safeco Field.
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Visiting the Owner's Box.
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Heading out for some air in the Owner's Box.
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Hey - these billionaires have nice seats!
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Going out onto the field.
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Sitting in the visitor's dugout.
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Kayla and Paul in the visitor's dugout.
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On the steps, looking out towards the mound.
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This is where Lou Piniella sits now. He wins on this side of the field too.
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What the left fielder sees after crashing into the ballgirl.
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What the left fielder sees when lying down in the sand like a fool.
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It's a $250,000,000 umbrella!
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Kayla hanging out in the bullpen.
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The view Ken Griffey Jr. had, oh so briefly.
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Rachel at Kathie and Russ' wedding reception.
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Receptions are hard work!
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Learning a time-honored tradition.
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"Mommy - wipe my bottom!"
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Doing a show.
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One of the stars.
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Papery bark after a summer rain.
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What a novelty - Seattle raindrops.
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More raindrops.
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Dropping bread dough.
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So close.
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The landing.
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