Tour de Whidbey

On Saturday we headed over to Whidbey Island to participate in the Tour de Whidbey bike ride. Last year we did the 40 mile loop while towing the kids. This year we decided to tackle the 60 miles loop. Olivia had a soccer game so she stayed behind with some friends for the day. I was very sad that she was not able to join us and that I was not going to have anyone to tow.

Caedan enjoyed the snacks at the break stops.

The third break area had a fantastic view where Caedan enjoyed more snacks.
Caedan said that this was his rock and he wanted us to take it home. He even asked Robert to try and pick it up. Sadly, there was not enough room in the trailer or else I am sure that Robert would have gladly carried this rock for the remaining 22 miles!At the end of the 60 miles we enjoyed a nice chili lunch and Caedan made some new friends. It didn't take long before he had chased all of the ducks back into the pond. It was a beautiful day for a bike ride on Whidbey. Who knows which route we will choose next year. The only longer route left is the century...

Saturdays

It is almost fall which means that it is soccer season. The City of Kirkland started a tot league so we signed Caedan up for soccer this year. He is so excited to have his own team and uniform. Unfortunately, most of his games conflict with Olivia's games so we have to split up for the games.

Caedan is the youngest kid on his team. He is playing on a 3-4 year old team and the season will be half over before he turns 3. That didn't stop him from scoring his team's only two goals last Saturday. Happily for Caedan and the Sea Turtles, they don't stop play for handballs in his league.

Wall of defense!

Caedan showing off his right foot.

Olivia jumped from U6 to U8 this year and the pace of play has dramatically increased.

Olivia taking possession and starting out on a counter attack.

So if you are looking for us on a Saturday morning for the next several weeks you will find us at a soccer field cheering on the Sea Turtles and the Red Wings.

Mountain Climbing

What better way to spend a rainy Sunday than to go for a hike. We headed up to Snoqualmie Pass so that Caedan could climb his first mountain. For his first summit we decided on Mt. Catherine.

Mt. Catherine is 1.5 miles to the summit

and the elevation gain is 1300 feet.

We finally made it to the top for lunch.

Someone was very tired on the way down. He slept all the way to the car.