Bratsman Cousins

My kids love it when cousins visit. They have a blast. My sister Chanel came up with her family. She is pregnant and due in the fall (baby girl, 4th child). Caramel and Rhett enjoy going on outing and more freedom with out the younger siblings. Grandpa Dan's boat and tubing is always a must.

Garage Sale for PTSA

Fort Casey

While we were on Whidbey Island, we visited Fort Casey. It was super windy!

Camp Casey is where I went for 6th grade camp.

July 4th at Sandy Point

We traveled over to Sandy Point, Whidbey Island for the 4th. We tried to catch a fish. The fish ate the bait but never hooked on. Learning patience and defeat, the fish were too smart.

We tried kayaking. Caramel and I went first. Cami wanted to go but then was too afraid. Myles went with Anthony and I took Myles next. It was fun learning how to kayak.

Grammy brought some kites.

We built a castle together. There was a sand castle building contest. Rhett helped with some other kids. Myles, Cami, and I made one. We all got 1st place for our age groups.

Going crabbing. Caramel and Rhett got to help bring in the crabs for dinner.

On the 4th there were fun activities. Grammy decorated the wagon and scooters. I pulled Cami in the wagon and Rhett and Myles scooted. The kids received a participation ribbon, fruit snacks, and a quarter. Once the parade was over there were some races.

Rhett was 2nd place in the sack races. Anthony and Rhett participated in the running races. Caramel, Rhett, Myles and I participated in the water balloon toss.

Enjoying the sun, Rhett took this picture with his camera. He loves to take pictures just like the adults. The kids were all sad to leave the wonderful beach life.

2001: A Space Odyssey at Benaroya Hall

Father's Day

Tetherball Tournament

I hosted a tetherball tournament at school. There is a big group of 4th graders that like to play. Caramel and her friend Ellen played off for the winner of 4th grade. Caramel lost but she tried her best. She was upset not to win. The winners of each grade played each other. A sixth grade won the tetherball trophy.