Spokane 2010

Every summer we head over to Spokane to spend at least a week with the family. We finally had some hot weather this year, after a couple years of cooler temps. This meant we could have much water-based fun. Good weather was not the highlight of the trip, however. We were able to spend a lot of time with Grandma and Papa, and also got to see a lot of other family as well. We had a great visit and can't wait to see everyone again at Thanksgiving.

First thing we did after the long drive was get in the pool

I had to warm up to the pool, I liked the stairs a lot

No we're not at the circus and that's not a bear
Floating around with Grandma - she'd paddle, I'd kick

I even swam in the river with Grandma

Taking a little stroll with Great Grandpa

See Uncle Kev, my dada takes me fishing

Ok, you're right Mama - I should have worn my sandals, it's a little rocky.

Degree of difficulty: 6.5

Reading stories with Great Grandpa, he tells them the best.

Sam didn't have the attention span to hang in to the end (and no, the book isn't upside down, it switches over in the middle)

My parents wonder how long we'll act like this

Poolside at the Grandparents - life is good

Grandma Bonnie was about the only one I could trust not to dunk me under

Uncle Bob brought us cool toys and got down to play with us

Not sure why the real carousel was scary this year, but this one was more my style

Ah, Shaved Ice - much better than the "Five O'clock Shadow Ice" they were selling down the way

Shadle Park Pool - my favorite part of the trip

I can even jump off the side here - stuck the landing

We also hit up a Splash Pad - not sure if this is recommended, but it's dang hot here.

Why does everyone keep calling me Jackie O? My name is Lily W.

This pool, weather and company is great. Aunt Pam and cousin Carlee joined us here twice.

Big grins after going down that yellow side back there with Mama

What do you mean school doesn't start for a 106 weeks?

Artists at work, hope Papa isn't mad when we sell off part of his driveway

Hangin' with Dada in Leavenworth on the way home

We're contestants #14 in the 'Two Straw water chugging" contest. I don't think Dada was trying his hardest....