Winter Break Work and Play

 

Tony and I gifted each other a stair makeover!  Very exciting, we know!  But really, it is.  Tony and Nathan worked on the baseboards and stairs.  We are so grateful for Nathan being willing to help!  The kids played with friends.  Max even started his semester at Green River College--Go Gators, and I got some organizing done that I've been wanting to work on.  Evelyn had Alex spend the night.  It was a fun day!

New Year's Day Adventure

After sleeping in and prepping dinner, we went on a troll hunting adventure.  We've already met Oscar the Bird King on Vashon Island.  We drove by Frankie Feetsplinters in Ballard, but we had more to meet.  First, we went to Issaquah to meet Jakob Two Trees.

Then we visited the OG troll

Next on our list was to have a real encounter with Frankie Feetsplinters.

Then we drove to Lincoln Park to meet Bruun Idun.  In the parking lot, we ran into the Ferlugas who were on a troll hunt too.  Max hasn't seen Kylie since 7th grade.  They were in the same kindergarten class.  It was so fun to see them.

Then we walked to the waterfront to meet Bruun Idun who was playing an instrument and has a beautiful view to see every day.  I love seeing the sound.  The water is amazing, even at dusk.  

The troll hunt was a success.  Now we just need to meet Pia the Peacekeeper on Bainbridge Island.

 

New Year's Eve 2024

We had a nice NYE at home.  Ryan and Max were at a youth dance and Jason was staying with the Kranzes.  So, Evelyn, Cami and Tony and I rang in the New Year with sparkling cider, our neighbor's fireworks and an impromptu dance party.

It's going to be a great year!