working, to pick him up. This trip began with wiener dog. He is a huge inflatable dog that was hanging out in front of the mall in Twin Falls. For obvious reasons the kids dubbed him wiener dog and he was perhaps the most talked about part of the trip.
Grandmas house is a world of its own. There is just so much for the kids to do! Although we didn't actually go to the game farm park, we did drive over and feed the donkeys. Hans loved this, especially since he found out they are called asses and now refers to his as his donkey. Luckily, my mom spends a lot of time around there so she was able to tell us who to avoid. Donkey wise, that is.
Just the backyard provides endless opportunities. There are deer and coyote. If you ask Hans he will also tell you there is grizzlies.
There are ponds full of frogs. Although I wouldn't recommend touching them because my mom frowns on that.
We went to Salt Creek, which I absolutely love. Olive chose to stay behind with Pete on this day. Pete wasn't really into it and Olive cannot stand to be away from her Dad if he is home. Nonetheless, We had a great day. The kids found a billion crabs and shells. The plankton was exciting to Hans.
Siobhan did a little reflecting. Probably something along the lines of why she was saddled with such a battle ax of a mother. Or maybe she could feel the Twilight presence, being so close to Forks and all.
We stopped at Crescent lake on the way home and Hans decided he was officially too old to wade in his underwear. I tried to argue that they were the same underwear he has had since he was two so technically he was swimming like he was two, but no dice.
Crab season started the day before I left and I was really hoping to go but I was glad I didn't. John went and said it was not worth the outing. He should be grateful I am not posting the other photo I took right after this.
It was nice to sit around the fire outside. I wish Pete would be willing to cut a hole in our house so I could have an outdoor fireplace. I also wish I was as pampered as Malachi.
One of my favorite things about Sequim is all the Eagles. They are amazing. I was so happy that after a few drive bys I finally got a glimpse of the babies in the nest! I cannot believe how big they get before they start to fly.
I was in Washington for two weeks. At the end of the first Pete took us to stay at the Embassy Suites. We made really good use of the managers reception where I introduced my mom to Gin Daises, quite possibly the best drink ever. We swam, Pete wore his paper, business man swim trunks, and hung out in the room. The next day Pete had to head back to Salt Lake and my mom and I drove around Seattle. We stopped in Chinatown, to go to Uwajimaya, which I have mentioned before. As has happened previously, there was a huge celebration going on. we spent at least an hour watching dancing and some sort of ceremony. The Kung Fu club was celebrating a 100 years there and it was so entertaining. They hung dollars and cabbage of rope from the top of the building and the Dragons danced and ate them. They were fed by darling little girls and older men in suits who were not as darling. 
The amount of firecrackers was INSANE. No, I mean it. Crazy.
Then it was a week of no Pete and Sculley partying. The Williams and Alex showed up and it was so great! The kids were all measured and there was the required dance party. Once again, I would like to take note that I save some really risque Grandma dancing photos for her and avoided the public embarrassment. Also, I think Siobhan is sagging in this picture. 
Olive and Grandpa created a special new bond. I am hoping (hint, hint) that he will come visit her soon. The kids all enjoyed each other and got along really well. I had a great time with my sisters and Sculley- bones. Mostly, I was just happy to be with my Mom.
So, that about sums up Washington. Somewhere in there Pete and I took a side trip to San Fransisco. That will have to wait for Act Two. For now, I will leave you with a glimpse of how our visit left the Sculleys feeling.........................
