Summer Day at Fox Hollow

 We found a farm in Issaquah that is so fun.  They have "open farm days" where you can stop by and visit the animals, play on the bouncy toys, ride the trains and ponies, and drive the tractors.  The kids all love it and this time especially loved chasing around the ducklings, chickens and bunnies. 

Finally the Fireworks...

 Finally, we ended the day at the Bellevue Downtown park with the Folkan Family.  It was a fun way to end the day and the fireworks were fantastic.  Levi was a little scared at first, but then he relaxed and enjoyed them for the most part. :)

4th of July afternoon at The Recklings

Picking Cherries on the Tree

 Playing on the slip n slide and shooting water guns at everyone. ;)

Downtown Issaquah 4th of July

 We celebrated a wonderful 4th of July again this year. It was busy as always, but oh so fun.  We started the day off early at 8:00 with the Flag Raising ceremony at the church along with homemade cinnamon rolls.  Then we came home for breakfast (since there are never enough cinnamon rolls for everyone).  And headed over the downtown for the 4th of July fun.  We always skip the parade so we can have a turn on the ponies and the bouncy toys before the masses arrive.  It was fun as always.  We walked around and got to see the firetrucks, which was Henry (& probably Shane's) favorite part. 

 Henry was a little upset ha had to get off the horse.

 But, we quickly distracted him with the recycling truck. 

 Emma running the obstacle course.

 The family with the firetrucks. 

Folkman Grandkids

This week, Jake and AJ and Aaker are moving to the Phillipines.  We gathered for a family night at Pete & Becca's new house to have a barbecue and say goodbye.  We sure will miss those guys. :)  We wish them will in their new adventure.  We got this cute little picture of all the grandkids together.

And one more, Shane likes taking the kids with him when he runs out to Kasey's for tools.  The kids love it.  Shane texted me this gem while he had Levi with him one day.  I'm so glad Shane is cautious...

Lately from Carrie's Phone

 This was the view one morning at 4:15, after getting up to feed Levi.  It was beautiful, and I snapped a quick picture before I went back to bed for a couple hours. 

 Last night, Emma and I ran to spend some time at Derby Days.  Shane stayed home with the boys and we enjoyed a quiet evening, snacking on chocolate covered strawberries, playing Uno Spin, and watching the fireworks.  Luke, Lindsay and Maren joined us too.  It was a fun night. 

Here is Shane and Henry, waiting for the fireworks on the 4th of July to being, at Bellevue downtown park. 

 Emma dressed Levi up in her fairy wings and he spent an hour or so being a really big bug. :) 

 I found this old letter from my Grandma Doris this week while cleaning out my classroom at school.  She was always so sweet about sending cards and notes with a few dollars in them while I was in College.  I sure miss her.  She was one of the sweetest women ever to grace this world. 

 My little man Levi and I like to hang out on the grass while the big kids play.  He sure is a happy camper and is great company to share some strawberries with.