Family Reunion Round-up

I am amazed at how fast the summer flies. So much for all my great plans to get lots of crafting done. So far I have done precisely... zero. Oops!

We did, however, spend a week on Cortes Island with Michael's family. It was especially fabulous to watch the kids connect with their cousins. The kids had lots of fun and enjoyed sailing, clam digging, fishing, shopping, and swimming.

Clam digging at Smelt Bay, right before the rain started pouring - the dads took the kids while the moms went shopping!

Enjoying a day on a sailboat exploring Desolation Sound

Christina and Ryan hanging out in the bow of the ship...

Not to be outdone by his wife, Drew takes his turn relaxing...

Dave and Cole on the boat

Matthew turned 10

The kids were excited to explore tidepools in the rubber boat (the tide was out, leaving a sandbar between this area and the rest of the bay).

Nicolas went crab-hunting, too

 Michael and I relaxing on the deck

 Arlene unwinds with a puzzle

The view from our deck

A father/son fishing trip was successful in bringing back dinner

Beautiful cousins