Big Boy Bed

We moved River into a twin bed with a bed rail about a month ago. It occurred to me I shouldn't let the event go unannounced. The transition seemed to go pretty easy. He definitely liked his new bed and stayed there for the most part. He has had some practice learning to stay in bed while camping. He has his own bed with bed rail in the camper. Bed time had become a bit of an issue since Daddy has been gone but that should resolve itself with some time or at least when Brian gets back.

The Libray.....Who Knew?

River has just recently showed an interest in books or an ability to sit still to have one read to him. I began to notice that we have a short supply of really good books to read, so I have been planning a trip to the library. Today was the day. I had no idea picking out books for River would be so fun or exciting! The selection of books seemed almost infinite. The illustrations in kids books are amazing! The subject matter to choose from was impressive. I made sure to get a few books about fall, some good nite books, the standard plane and fireman books, as well as a selection of books centered around nature or animals. We have been to the library many times before but River always seemed to consider this playtime. Today he was able to attempt to play with the other kids while I had all the time I wanted to get him books. He even took some time to look at a few books. I am excited at the thought of all the fun trips we can take to the library and the great times we will have reading new books together.

Labor Day Weekend

We had the BEST Labor Day weekend. We went to Ilwaco. Spent time at Cape Disappointment and Long Beach too. We had a nice camping spot in the trees. My parents and my sister and her family came also. We had a campfire every nite. Warm days and chilly nites.

Cape Disappointment is one of the most beautiful places ever. We spent time on the beach below the high rock cliffs as well as hiking to lighthouses and enjoying the fantastic views. One of the beaches had tons of driftwood and we had fun exploring all the forts people had made with it. Ilwaco has a nice Farmers market on Saturdays.

Brian and I were were lucky enough to be able to spend an extra day. We spent time relaxing but we also took an amazing little hike to the beach through Beards Hollow. We were rewarded with some of the best beach views. Look at the photo of Brian on the rocks. The weather was warm and there were no crowds. It could not have been more perfect. The last day we packed up and parked the camper at the boardwalk at Long Beach. After getting ice cream, we dug and decorated a big hole in the sand for River. It was fun. It was a great last weekend before Brian took his trip to Germany. We miss him so much especially River.