Adventures with Murphy

Life with Murphy has been quite the adventure over the last few weeks.  He is a ball of energy who loves to go on adventures and explore.   Some of his latest adventures include exploring Rattlesnake Lake,  trails and swimming at Lake Sammamish and most importantly being a spectator at Kallie's soccer game (He is a HUGE fan).  

We love you Murphy and can't wait to see what's next in your world of adventures!

First day of 5th Grade

Today was the first day of 5th Grade - in person and full time!  Kids have not been back to school full time/in person since March 2019 due to Covid.   Kallie was more than ready and very excited to get to know here teacher Ms. Young and learn who was in her class.  

I am happy to report day 1 was a success.  Kallie said her teacher is so nice, lets them sit in their desks and has a book hospital.    

Although this year will look different with kids wearing masks, eating lunch outside and not being able to freely socialize with friends like the used we are proud of Kallie for her positive outlook and excitement.  You will do amazing things my girl . . . We love you!  

A few of Kallie's favorites:

Favorite ....

Color:  Baby Blue

Food:  Cheeseburger, 

Subject:  Writing

Dessert:  Lava Cake

Fruit:  Blackberries

TV Show:  I Carly, NW Law, Pitbulls and Parolees & Lego Masters

XF Toyota Cup Champions

Summer is all about soccer tournaments.  The G10A team had a great summer season ending the summer as the Champions of the XF Toyota Cup.  They played their hearts out and it paid off.  Great work ladies - you earned it!

 

Sambica

Kallie and a few girls from her soccer team had an amazing week at Camp Sambica H2O camp.   The weather was perfect for swimming, jumping off the high dive, tubing, outdoor games and more tubing.  They had so much fun we have already signed them up for next year!  

Fun fact - I went to Sambica as a kid and loved it!  

Happy 11th (Golden) Birthday

Happy Golden Birthday! 

This year is Kallie's Golden Birthday so of course we had to celebrate for an entire week (just like her dad).  We have gone to the zoo for Kallie's birthday since I can remember but this year we took Kalie and 4 of her friend (Sarah, Kate, Mac and Morgan) followed by cake and ice cream at our house.  

She also got to celebrate with her soccer team at the summer bbq.  They spent hours tubing on the lake, bouncing in the trampoline, swimming in the pool followed by cake and presents.  The hot gift this year was squishamallows - I think Kallie got 8 or 9 and loves them all.

Of course we also celebrated her bday as a family.  We ordered Red Robin take after camp and opened gifts.  We also surprised Kallie with a room makeover - new paint, bedding, pillows, string lights and lot of fun accessories.  SHE LOVED IT! 

Happy Golden Birthday Kallie Bates - We Love You!

Introducing Murphy Lyn Bates

We have been anxiously awaiting our trip to Sun Mountain Lodge for a little getaway on our way to pick up our new puppy.  We had a great time at the lodge swimming, hiking, fishing (Eric) and more swimming.  

The evenings were spent exploring the cute town of Winthrop - food, put-put golf and cute shops. 

Welcome to the family Murphy Lyn Bates

Saturday was the day - we got up early and drove to pick up our new chocolate lab puppy (10 wks old).  It was a 7 hour drive home but it was well worth the drive.  

4th of July on Vashon

Another fun 4th of July on Vashon.  Thankfully we had lots of sunny weather so most of our time was spent outside walking the beach looking for agates, kids tubing and jumping off the bulkhead over and over and over and of course happy hour on the deck.  With COVID things are definitely not the same but we managed to have a great family weekend.

Sadly, the big barge did not come again this year but we had plenty of fireworks on the beach to put on a good show!  Happy 4th!