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Crescent Bar, WA
Crescent Bar, WA
June 2, 2018
On this day, there was a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Crescent Bar, celebrating the completion of several recreational improvement projects. We heard about it from our local newspaper, and we expected more of a crowd than we found.
As a family, we were focused on the child-centered events, so we didn’t watch the actual ribbon-cutting. Eric did attend a short lecture by one of his favorite geologists, Nick Zentner. The area has a rich geological history. Check out the website: HUGEfloods.com .
Meanwhile, Todd and I hung out at the beach. Todd enjoyed some wading and found another child willing to share his water shooter (i.e., squirt gun).
Todd wading at Crescent Bar
Next, we located the “Jolly Trolley,” which reminded us of the trolley in the show, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. The driver took us on a short loop. The ride was free on this day!
Todd & Elisa on scooters
Elisa & Todd on the trolley
The Crescent Bar Jolley Trolley – June 2, 2018
Looking out the window
Family picture – June 2, 2018
Finally, we headed for the pontoon boat. Todd tripped on the dock and bloodied his knee a little. Aboard the vessel, he wasn’t thrilled about having to wear a life jacket (hence, no smile in the first picture). Nonetheless, the (free) ride was a real treat!! The boat captain took us on a complete loop around Crescent Bar island.
Todd & Eric on the pontoon boat
Eric on the pontoon boat – June 2, 2018
Almost finished with the loop around Crescent Bar island
Others on the boat & views behind – June 2, 2018
The boat cruised right where we played last year with my sister and Todd’s cousins. See post, “Todd the Two Year Old (Month 11) (Part 1)” for the pictures from Crescent Bar in July 2017.
At about 3:30 p.m., we headed for home, but first made one more stop: Wine tasting at White Heron Cellars. We love this special place in the world! See post, “Evening at White Heron Cellars (Quincy, WA)” (from August 2017).
Todd’s excited to spend lots of time with family – August 7, 2015
This month, my sister and her kids came up from Oregon for what has become an annual summer vacation. We usually split the time at our house (north of Seattle, WA) and our condo (in Wenatchee).
Last year was the only exception: they still came up, but not to do all the fun stuff mentioned below. We were #WaitingForTodd to be born. That was no vacation (at least for me)!
Here’s what we did on each fun-packed day this year….
AUGUST 7
Family arrived on Friday! Todd was so happy to see his aunt and cousins. It was like, “See ya later, mama!” We took a short stroller walk to the library before Eric got home from work, then Todd got to open his first 1st birthday present(s) early. (Thanks, guys!!)
Todd helps set up the beds for our house guests – August 7, 2015
AUGUST 8
We had a morning soak in the hot tub before us girls went to the Taylor Swift concert. That meant Eric was in charge of two kids for the entire afternoon/evening! Note that it was ~8 year old Eli who pointed out that the movie “Stand By Me” had “a lot of bad words.” (Rated R!)
Hot Tubbin’ – August 8, 2015
AUGUST 9
En route to our condo in Wenatchee, we stopped in Leavenworth for a late lunch/early dinner at South. It’s a restaurant with Latin cuisine that different people over the years recommended we check out. It was okay, but nothing worth getting excited about. They do give the kids Wikki Sticks, though…
Eli with his Wikki Sticks glasses – August 9, 2015
In Wenatchee, we took Todd for his first “car cart” ride at the grocery store.
Riding in a car cart – August 9, 2015
AUGUST 10
In late morning, we rolled, strolled, and/or biked for 6.15 miles along the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail.
On the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail – August 10, 2015
In the afternoon, we cooled off in the condo pool. Todd tried his covered pool float for the first time, while chewing on vegan squid. Before it was time to go, I dunked his head underwater for the 1st time. He handled it well!
Elisa & Todd – August 10, 2015
AUGUST 11
August 11th last year was Todd’s due date. Obviously this August 11th was a LOT more fun!
When my sister and her kids come to Wenatchee during the summer, it’s a tradition to play certain games that Karin and I loved in the 80’s (Stop Thief and Lost Treasure…remember those??)
It’s also tradition to spend a day at Slidewaters in Lake Chelan. That’s what we did on Tuesday. At first, Todd was content to simply attempt putting every rock he could find in his mouth. He wasn’t too impressed with the “Aqua Zoo” area for little kids. Pretty quickly, though, he realized how fun it was to slide down the small slides with Eric (they’re actually fun for all ages). In the afternoon, we all floated on tubes in the Lazy River.
Elisa & Todd at Slidewaters – August 11, 2015
AUGUST 12
On Wednesday we took a short hike (1.89 miles total) up Beehive Mountain. Todd enjoyed his ride in the Ergobaby™ carrier. (We don’t use it enough!) After that, we stopped by Beehive Reservoir.
Todd – August 12, 2015
Beehive Mountain – August 12, 2015
After getting sweaty in the heat, another trip to the pool was in order. This time, Eric did the “Todd dunking”…
That night, Todd was so tired that he bagged out on Ashley on the couch. We teamed up to change his diaper, don a onesie, then move him to his bed. He never woke up!
Todd & Ashley – August 12, 2015
AUGUST 13
On Thursday, Ashley had the great idea to do some miniature golfing in Leavenworth, at Icicle Junction.
Mini golf in Leavenworth – 8/13/15
Afterwards, we ate lunch at Munchen Haus, where they have vegan dogs loaded up with all the good stuff: tons of different mustards, warm sauerkraut, onion, relish, and jalapenos (if you like).
Finally, we checked out the vegan fudge selection at The Flavor Express. They had 3 options. All were excellent, but the chocolate raspberry was phenomenal. I should have bought more than a 1/4 pound!
And– a third trip to the pool!
Eric & Todd – August 13, 2015
AUGUST 14
While we all packed up to go back home on Friday, we engaged in another tradition: watching “Honey I Shrunk the Kids.” (We have a pretty sweet collection of VHS movies at the condo!)
Other highlights for the week (that I didn’t already mention):
- Slumber party-type sleeping arrangements for our guests (in a small house/small condo!)
- There was a little “tree incident” (enough said!)
- Todd loved when his cousins shared their Os cereal with him
- Hanging out on the condo deck
- Watching movies (“Harry & the Hendersons,” “Father of the Bride”)
Todd & Eli on the deck – August 12, 2015
I think that’s a wrap!!
Todd – August 10, 2015
C’mon, Eric- the water’s fine! – August 10, 2015
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