Pillar of Autumn

The week started with a trip to Twin Lakes. Actually, Sarah had some stuff to do in Spokane, so the kids and I were in Twin Lakes. And it was not a formal "vacation", just a trip there for a few days. We did bring the tandem kayak though. The kids and I played in the kayak one day, and we all went for a little cruise on another day. The kids really want to paddle now, but they also want to go faster than what their arm strength allows. It was nice to put the new life jackets to good use -not to say that riding your glider rider in a life jacket is not "good use", just not what it was designed for. We are all getting antsy to live over there permanent like.
On Saturday, Sarah put on a baby shower for a Friend. The kids enjoyed themselves a lot. Though, they need to understand that not all presents are for them. Dad took the opportunity to do some mountain boarding/skiing. Who needs to be around all that estrogen anyway? They don't need me muckin things up. The kids may have overdosed some on chocolate cake. Proof is in the pictures. What is not seen is the fascination with balloons. That is still going strong. Amazing that they are not all popped.
This morning, was not so fun. Ethan slept in -which was pretty cool. But Riles did not like something in her belly, and made that known at 0500. The rest of the day has been a wash, as I have been doing a bit of washing trying to keep up with Riles' digestive tract issues.
Daddy my breath is too lose (what does that mean!?)
the latest game for Ethan: "play rocket with the balloons" He has also found that he can rub them on his head, so when he tosses them up, they stick to the ceiling. Hey, just found out he "won" the rocket game. And that the popped balloon fits better on my arm.