It’s Meryl’s first day at Hilltop! Pre-pre-school, the real deal.

 Lummi also went to dog daycare today in solidarity.

 Why not?

Big girl bed tonight and beyond!

This whole restaurant with a kid play area thing is actually pretty nice. Impromptu date night! Also, chaos:)

And, who doesn’t love discovering pockets?

 Another year of fun to the power of F!

Our annual block party was last night, and we couldn’t resist a pony ride! We love our neighbors!

Flowers on her cheeks and chalk drawings in the street!

Butterflies eat kiwis and bananas, just like Meryl! We headed to the Pacific Science Center today for Bubblefest, and ended up becoming members and exploring the rest!

 Still a lightweight, and still has a sizable head full of intelligence:)

Right on queue, Miss. Terrible Two has arrived! No! Also, Frank recipe tested a salmon chowder for a friend writing a seafood cookbook, and the Alaskan salmon snob in me approved! As for Meryl? No!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Meryl! Birthday burgers and Connect Four to round out the celebration.

TWO! One day early to extend the celebration! Pool party! Frank made tacos and ribs (fish sauce caramel and BBQ), and everyone ate them all. Cake and cupcakes, a dozen kids, and fun galore. Party time, excellent!

Blowing the candles out, “like the wind,” didn’t quite register, but we all made a wish regardless! (Also, Chelsea makes the best cakes.)

It takes a village!