We're in Boulder, CO now and I don't have regular internet access so can't do many updates (Nahum is putting Shayna to bed so I sneaked out to use his computer). Thought I'd let you know we're doing well and having fun. Today we drove up Boulder Canyon to the 4th of July Trail Head and Shayna so thoughtfully pointed out 90% of the rocks to us on the way. She LOVES rocks. She likes climbing on the big ones, walking over the medium ones and picking up the little ones to throw, usually in water. We did a 3 mile hike to a little waterfall on the way to Diamond Lake. The lake was our original destination but being green to hiking with kid we were happy to make it 3/4 of the way. Shayna LOVES water as well so was more than happy to enjoy a lunch looking at the falls while sitting on a boulder. She made sure all the other visitors saw the falls too. "Hiya," with a wake and then she'd point at the falls to make sure the hikers admired the wonder as well.
Shayna and I head to Pueblo tomorrow for some time with the grandparents, both honorary and official. We'll be back up Thursday so Michael and I can go mountain biking while Melinda takes care of Shayna. We've got social plans packed into every other spare second, including 1 more family hike and 2 longer hikes for Nahum and several dinners.
Here are some pictures of what we did in Seattle.
Shayna took advantage of every second with Melinda so she had a constant play companion.
Shayna likes beds, even doll beds apparently as she kicked to poor baby doll out of her's.
Looking out over the water near our campsite in Washington Park near Anacortes, WA.
Shayna was in her element with a full day of sailing in the San Juan Islands. She did take a 2 1/2hr nap in the cabin but when she was awake she pointed out all the waves, birds and rocks she could see and would just stand and watch the water.
Grandpa Michael did the honory wheel barrow rides. Melinda even got her turn; though, Shayna wouldn't let Melinda ride with out her.
Chasing Grandma Melinda was also a hit.
We got a visit from the neighborhood peacock. Uncle David promptly scooped Shayna up and whisked her outside to get a glimpse. The peacock then hung around for the next few hours.
