Monkeys and Bears

We went to the zoo and the main attractions for these little people were definitely the monkeys (Orangutans and Siamang) and the bears.  The bears were playfully(?) fighting until food was thrown.  The last picture was when the bear came right by the glass.  I just got his nose in the pic but it was pretty cool to see him right next to us.

Playing in the Park

It's almost fall, and when it's nice outside, we are outside!

         

First Day of Joy School for Jase!

Jase started Joy School with 3 other friends.  I get to be the first teacher.  We rotate every four weeks.  Jase was excited to start school. :)

Evelyn joins in during the gathering activity. 

I took some pictures for the feelings wheel I'm making for them for week 3.  Look at these cute mugs!

B for birdhouses.  Painting is fun!

We're pretty excited that balloon starts with B!  And we're dancing for part of music day!

I feel pretty blessed to teach these cute little people!

Last Day of of our Swimming Summer!

After we got back from the Yak, we decided to spend the evening swimming since it was the last night the Aquatic Center would be open this summer.  

And then DQ for the win.

Labor Day Weekend in Yakima!

We wanted to go camping with our cousins this summer but it was a busy summer.  Labor Day weekend was out because Beth had a primary program practice so we decided to visit them in Yakima instead. :)

Evelyn loved all of the dress up clothes.

The kids loved the park and a tree that became a Star Wars rebel base.

Then we visited the Yakima museum.

Then Beth was awesome and canned yummy Yakima peaches and pears with me.

The kids went with Tony and Lincoln to the Aviation museum while we canned.

This is an example of something happening while you get the camera out that you were not expecting.  Ummmm....Yikes! Duke and Evelyn!  This is too much!

Part of our bounty.

Girl time!

More Duke and Ev love.  What a patient dog!

The kids had so much fun with their cousins.  What a fun weekend!