The Collings Family

Yes, it is true - we LOVE visitors. I begged and pleaded with you to come and you did. We packed every minute of every day and loved every second. Some highlights: We spent 3 days at 2 lakes. Our favorite? can't decide.  Deep Lake at Nolte State park  - swam first and then walked the 2 mile trail around the lake.  Mount Rainier. We love this place and would go there every weekend if we could. I feel a spiritual connection with that mountain. We spent time at Grove Of The Patriarchs and Sunrise.  Can't have a "staycation" without a trip to Seattle. Fountains at the Seattle Center.  Eliza sat in the driver's seat and he actually let her stay. She got to "drive" the monorail into Westlake Center.  Pike's  ShangHai Garden = awesome chinese food  Alki - beautiful, cold, rocky beach...  Ice cream on the pier Honestly one of the best weeks of our summer. Thank you for coming and PLEASE come again!

Started the week off with Tucker's Kindergarten evaluation. Sorry about the terrible pic - I wasn't sure if I was allowed to take it;) Couldn't be more pleased with Tuck's teacher, Mrs. Blevins. Her personality seems perfect for him. I love Glacier Park - we just received our state MSP scores. Eden's 4th grade class was ranked 11th in the state. We spent Wednesday at Remlinger Farms. It isn't Disneyland, or Lagoon for that matter...still made my kids smile. I loved the scenery and non-existent lines. Eliza went on 10 pony rides. She knew all of their names before the day was over! Eliza learned to ride her bike WITHOUT training wheels this week. I was so excited that I forgot to get my camera. She also learned to ride roller skates. Check out that sassy little face :() Took the kids to the circus Thursday night. Their favorite act - the dogs! Eliza couldn't sit still to save her life. Nice to know that church isn't the only place that makes her wigg...