Jump!

We went to the largest jump facility in Western Washington today with a few friends. Check it out!


Amy and Will sliding together.


Here is the whole gang.

The Big Pour

You might remember "The Big Dig" where Paul and Will singlehandedly removed 99,000 pounds of dirt from our basement. Wheelbarrow by wheelbarrow, they filled the Handy Andy dumptruck up for several weekends this past year with dirt so heavy and packed it took a crowbar to break it up from under the house.

It seems to me that just as much time has been spent to build the concrete forms and fill with over 22,000 pounds (11 tons!) of concrete to make the foundation walls. Last night was Paul's last time with those foundation walls and while he still needs to pour the floor among other things, surely he is relieved to be finished with the seemingly endless mixing, pouring and vibrating!

Nalia Visits!




We were so happy to see Erika, Nalia and Matias again. You can't tell by the photo but Erika is in her third trimester and has a HUGE belly!

Firebelly Toads



We are taking care of these guys over the break and it has provided endless enjoyment for the cat. He insists on sleeping on top of the cage or stretched out alongside so that each and every move they make will be under his watchful eye.

Seattle Streetcar is Open!




We tried out the new Seattle Streetcar along South Lake Union today. Fortunately it is free for the entire month of December since Will wanted to ride the entire line twice through!

Tugboat






One of Will's favorite places to visit is the Center for Wooden Boats. Though usually we go there to sail, today was a day for exploring the tugboat Arthur Foss, the oldest tugboat in Seattle!

Breakfast