On the 4th we went to a neighbor's house, the Mullets, to play and eat some barbecue. They had a wonderful view where Kyla and Becky were able to see several fireworks displays (Blake pooped out so I took him home).Becky and I decided it was time for a little family vacation so we went on a short camping trip to Port Angeles. We stayed at the KOA there in a small cabin for two nights. Becky finally got to use the propane stove that we received as a wedding present and kept us all well fed.
While we were there we visited the Olympic Animal Farm where most of the animals are free-roaming and you feed them bread out of your car windows. Needless to say the kids loved it.Blake is clearly understanding more and more language. On one particular night I asked Kyla if she wanted to take a bath and he immediately walked into the bathroom, pointed at the tub, and spoke some gibberish that clearly translated into "fill it up, Daddy." These developments have their drawbacks as well since Becky and I now have to spell out certain words when we don't want him to know what we're saying.
If you offer him something he will usually shake his head, but then a second later he'll decide he wants it after all. If we ask him a question he usually says, "no," not because he really means it but he hears the question in your voice and believes that this is always the appropriate response.
Kyla has developed an odd interest in death. She once told Becky "I don't want you to die," and Becky tried telling her she wouldn't, but Kyla replied "well someday you will." Becky decided not to lie and explained that that won't happen for a very long time. Kyla was put somewhat at ease after she told Becky to ask me to take care of her if Becky were to die (though she isn't sure what she'll do while I'm at work). She has also informed me that I should be healthy so I will live longer.
Apple released the new iPhone this month and of course I was there in line on day one to get mine. This year I was about 15th in line because I went to the Bellevue Square Apple Store instead of the Issaquah AT&T store (the geek quotient was higher in this line, which made it more fun). Becky was happy to take my old iPhone as a hand-me-down and is enjoying being able to play Sudoku and Scrabble as well as having constant access to her email. Kyla not wanting to be left out has asked, "when you die can I have your iPhone Mommy?"
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
