The Rest of August

As much as I would've liked life to slow down this month, it didn't. Life still went on and thankfully I took a few pictures to document the rest of August 2013...

So, while loving our new baby that first week - I also got to hang out with the likes of people like this:

Then it was time for the Scouts Raingutter Regatta. But, because we had a 5 day old baby - I stayed home and sent Eric off with Lex. We let Lex do all the work on his boat...

If I remember right, which I probably don't, Lex came in like 4th or 5th overall. Eric refused to take the camera with him, but took videos on his phone - which, of course, he hasn't sent to me. Maybe someday if I get them, I'll update this post.

Nate made progress this summer...

That's right. Nate actually got IN the pool and found that he actually LIKED it. Too bad it only took him all summer to figure it out...

School started, but there will be a separate post for that.

Then this little piggy found a 'hat' too big for her head...

And we either had dreams that were freaking hilarious or just so incredibly hard to believe...

What Happens Next...

Sailing, Sailing...

We spent last night watching ships sail from one port to another...it was quite exciting actually. And that's saying something for someone not into boats.

Tanis was captain of a ship and it was fun to watch him command it so flawlessly. And if any of you think I am talking in literal terms...you don't know me very well.

Last night was the Scout's Raingutter Regatta. And this year, since I am not "in" Scouts anymore I actually got to watch it. (Last year I was stuck in the kitchen preparing the refreshment). Last year was also very windy and the event just wasn't great.

This year, however, lots of us from last year learned some lessons so that this year our boats did better. Tanis won ALL but ONE of his races which put him in 2nd place. He was so happy and was grinning from ear to ear. (Daddy was pretty proud too)

It's amazing what can happen when Daddy actually helps with a project like this instead of Mommy doing it. i.e. last year's boat. However, I did glue the sail on the mast and THAT is what really helped Tanis win. ;)

Anyway here are some pics from the event and I will have a video posted on Tanis' webpage when I do the update next month!

What Happens Next...