Photo Friday: GeoWoodstock

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Gwen

I have a number of posts I am in the midst of writing, like a summary of my first weekend away from the boys, and I have a lot of pictures for these posts.  Since the posts are not ready and I want to be posting more of my photographs as well I thought I would have a mostly wordless post.  Entirely wordless is beyond me so I am posting on a Friday.

Fake castle in front of a property on the way to Carnation, Washington. I think it was just a farm.

Fake castle in front of a property on the way to Carnation, Washington. I think it was just a farm.

The line up of cars behind us on the way to GeoWoodstock.

The line up of cars behind us on the way to GeoWoodstock.

Hand detail of the Troll in Fremont, Washington. The Troll is a huge sculpture underneath one of the Freemont Bridges.

Hand detail of the Troll in Fremont, Washington. The Troll is a huge sculpture underneath one of the Fremont Bridges.

One of the Three Billy Goats Gruff just down from the Troll. Freemont, Washington.

One of the Three Billy Goats Gruff just down from the Troll. Fremont, Washington.

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July 1st, A New Winter?

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Gwen

As we always do on July 1st, we celebrate Canada Day at granville Island.  This year my mom was with us and we headed down after lunch and Quinlan’s nap.  The interesting part of it was we were all dressed in almsot the same clothes we wore in February . . . at the Olympics.  Yes it was that cold.

We managed to get a few pictures of the boys and Nana.  This was harder than was necessary because Aidan is at the point in his career where he feels the need to make weird faces and move.

Mom

Mom

Take 1, At least Mom is smiling at the camera.

Take 1, At least Mom is smiling at the camera.

I love this picture.

I love this picture.

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P.S.   Mom I have some more pictures and I will send them soon.  By the way you look beautiful.

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-11

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Gwen
  • Sigh, I just want a reasonable size rent and a reasonable sized house in a place where I will get to see my husband. #toomuchtoaskfor #
  • If we didn't figure out the house rent scam before the email demanding 1500 to be sent keys would have done it. What an ass. #fraud #
  • RT @AnthonyFloyd: This is what a Craigslist rental scammer's email looks like #diescumdie http://yfrog.com/0rz0xmj #
  • It looks like we will be keeping the same schedule next year as we have for the last two. Afternoon kindergarten for the whole year. #
  • It looks like Aidan will be in the portable as well. Easier to get to w/the stroller & not in the bldg that needs earthquake restoration. #
  • Just back from @chillmonkeys photoshoot. The boys were all adorable. #toocuteforwords #
  • How many moo cards do I need for blogher? 200? 400? Help! #
  • kids in the wading pool, Naan watching. I am about to clean the balcony. #strikewhiletheironishot #
  • RT @AngellaD: Vancouver people! I seriously need to know if y'all are up for the pre-@BlogHer meet up. : http://tinyurl.com/2fv9j3d #
  • Anyone taking bets on whether the house we are going to see tonight is a dump or not too bad? #ifwecanafordititmustbebad #
  • Quinlan has the nursing pillow and a blanket on the floor and is "reading" some books. #toocuteforwords #
  • Was thinking about trying to find a way to go to @BlissdomCanada but weekday conferences are out due to amount of Vacation time left. #
  • RT @alexishinde: Out takes from our first @chillmonkeys photo shoot: http://bit.ly/9LDNXC I die of the cute. (Quinlan is adorable.) #
  • RT @AnthonyFloyd: Vancouver area? Dad? Tweetup! Tomorrow, Confederation Park, 11am http://bit.ly/9lSdeV #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-04

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Gwen
  • Anyone heaading to the Riley Park community festival today? We are thinking about going. #
  • Aidan has lost his fear of bouncy castles and other blow up toys. #greekfest #
  • Tried to send earlier. Aidan makes friends wherever he goes. http://twitpic.com/20ls4u #
  • OK trying to be dramatic for a cliffhanger ending getting a little ridiculous. #trueblood #
  • bread in the oven smells soooooooo good. 🙂 Aidan and my mom made it. #couldgetusedtoit #
  • RT @Stv: Great ad: braestfeeding. You may not get it right the first time. First6weeks.ca http://gdzl.la/8eaUsa #
  • I love it when Aidan becomes zombie Aidan. Braaainnnnns! Braaaaaaaaainnnnnnnnsssssss! (insert typical zombie voice) #
  • I am so not the person to be home when the cable repair guy comes. I had no idea where the thing he wanted was. #thankgodthenanawashere #
  • Most of the non-food portion of the kitchen is cleaned. Not looking forward to cleaning out the food cupboards. #damnmoths #
  • The back of my fridge has been vacuumed and I must have brought up a tonne of dust. Yuck. I deserve the chinese food I ordered. P:) #
  • I HATE facebook. I can never get it to actually do anything I need it to do. #
  • OK, time for bed. Goodnight. #
  • boys are playing and i would be drinking my tea latte if i hadn't spilled it. 🙁 #
  • why do kids like to dump sand off high places? sigh #
  • This weekend I will not be with my kids overnight. The first time . . . ever. Excited and nervous at the same time. #
  • Fail whale. Hmm, soccer excitement anyone? Anyone like me not care at all? #worldcup #notmycupoftea #
  • 23 caches, a few hundred kilometers, a tonne of new people, a bit of stinging nettle and a lot of fun so far. #geowoodstock #
  • Now for bed and sleep. Will I still wake up when Quinlan does? 🙂 #
  • Apparently it was the 5 year old that woke Nana at 5:30 am. Q slept until 6:00am. @NanaLorraine will be taking a morning nap methinks. 🙂 #
  • Ironically I was awake at 5:30 am as well. The difference was that I went back to sleep eventually. 🙂 #sleepinginseattle #
  • Going for dinner and then to see if we have enough energy for some more night caching. We will see. #
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