big big family

Last month we headed off for a mini-vacation to Hood Canal and stayed in a house that Timmy dubbed "big big house". It was a big big house....Good thing, because we have a big big family. A loud, crazy, fun, and quirky family.

See? I think the picture describes us better than I can...

The highlight of our trip was an early birthday celebration for Mom's 60th Birthday.

Here are my notes about the trip:

• the Olympic mountain range is stunningly beautiful.
• the beach is still fun, even if it's raining.
• I like dancing to Bali music and eating gummy bears simultaneously.
• Living in a big big house would prove too stressful for me: Big big houses are scary at night, kids get lost in them during the day, and cleaning a big big house would be a big big problem for me.
• my family cooks and eats very well and chocolate cake never gets old.
• mashed potatoes don't need butter and cream to taste good. I'm still shocked.
• my kids sleep best at home. I could go on....I think I'll leave it at that.
• Coffee in the morning is always good (refer to the fact above).
• My tripod takes better pictures than I do (refer to the picture above).
• packing everything up for our trip reminded us that someday we'll probably be in need of a big big car.
• I missed petting Colbie on the couch at night.
• Tim did not miss petting Colbie on the couch at night.
• I love telling stories and remembering funny things that happened with my family.
• I forgot how much I like putting puzzles together (thanks for reminding me Mom)
• My mom is seriously loved by our family! Happy Early Birthday, Mama Dear!
  
  Well, too tired to make note of anything else, so I guess I'll leave it at that for now. I guess all my big big house pictures will have to wait, too. This one was my favorite, anyways!