Good bye 2015

Lucia at Swedish school

Halloween - The Witch and the Dragon

Ava in climbing school

 She was out-climbing older guys, moved around like

Cat woman and hung high in the air like a true cliff hanger.

During a break with a climbing friend.

 Jack in swim school. His first swim strokes, went down the

water slide without problem and dipped his head without fear.

 At the wrong end and without Quarters.

Seattle Ferris wheel at the waterfront

Ava at home - six and a half years old

Many shades of Jack

Jack turning 4

 I know it's a classic line at this point, but it seems it was

only yesterday that he was a crawling baby.

 Biiiig Minions cake with four candles. Lots of friends at the

Magnolia outdoor pool.

 Aaarrrrgghh...pirates are around.

 ...and the Caped Crusader too.

With best friend Collin.

Pender island in summer

 Uncle Steve has moved to Pender Island in the South Gulf islands off the

coast of Vancouver. After a gorgeous 2h ferry ride from Tsawwassen you

arrive in a very beautiful and slow moving island world.

 Breakfast on board and lots of wild life spotting opportunities.

 Being on a ferry with two kids with tons of energy means

non-stop running around the top deck.

 Well, this is pretty much what you can do on the island.

 And of course to watch Orca wales swim by,

 This pod, that included a baby whale came very close to shore.

 Exactly right beneath the deck,

 The occasional seal stirred up the surface now and then.

 Is this face of stress on Pender, No, that is day three of relaxation

and the face of inner bliss and tranquility.

 Ava offering a pose from ground level.

 ..and a murderous look while in a grumpy mood.

 A tired Jack sometimes means a very snuggly Jack.

 Hey. That's me. I'm actually IN a photo. Woohooo.

 

Pender sunset from the deck.

Summer time

 Running in the fountain at South Lake Union.

 Brother sister moment.

 Deception Pass camping with "Dada".

 Beach art

 Morning inspection. "Atteeen hut."

 Lots of exploring the forrest.

 It was a long hot summer.

 4th of July.

 I'm a confident young man.,..sometimes.

 Loved the reflection and the stillness at this point.

 Dinosaurs rule. In books, on T shirts, underwear, hats, toys...you name it.

 Crystal clear waters but oh so cold.

 Good morning dada.

 Tired. Need "Cold fresh milk in an orange cup with a blue lid, filled

to the top, please dada". How many times have we heard that request.

 4th of July. Kids parade around the block.

 We almost got Ava to bike on two wheels this summer. Almost.

Looking forward,