Hawaiian Chieftan

Miles and I went on a sunset sail last night aboard the Hawaiian Chieftan, one of the tall ships that tours the Puget Sound during the summer. The crew was decked out in pirate costumes, so Miles calls it the "pirate ship."

Summer, finally!

I know that most of the country is sweltering, but it's the opposite in the Pacific Northwest, where it has been downright...spring-like. In fact, Bellingham hasn't reached 80 degrees yet!
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/07/23/2112576/if-seattle-has-had-78-minutes.html

But...today was a gorgeous day, low 70s and sunny, hooray! Miles & I spent time at the park, the Farmers Market, then helped Grandma Kathy plant poppies (from Ethan's service). It will be lovely to have the poppies in the space leading up to the door.

Sadly, Kathy left to return to Maine tonight. Miles & I dropped her off at the shuttle bus; many tears were shed. But, we look forward to seeing her again next month!!!!

(A picture from earlier this year.)

First theater movie

Miles & I had a movie date with EB (Elizabeth) and her parents, my friends Chris and Susan: "Winnie the Pooh" with cel animation. Too many previews, and lots of popcorn, as evidenced below, but both kiddos sat through the movie with minimal interuption. (And I enjoyed it too.)

(Thanks Chris for being so patient with Miles.)

Riding training wheels!

Full set of photos here: http://gracesadventures.shutterfly.com/310

Some random things

Is there any doubt that Miles is my kid?


Miles has been getting a lot more screen time than usual lately. Here he is watching The Letter Factory, which he loves. (He's also drinking a juice box, a rare treat.) BUT, sometimes I just need a few moments to myself -- checking e-mail, blogging (!), doing laundry, napping -- and the screen is a reliable babysitter. Sigh.

I'm back in the classroom on Tuesday, midway through the six-week summer session. Colleagues were kind enough to sub for me in my absence, but I'm looking forward to getting into some sort of routine.