Happy Birthday!

Happy 80th Birthday, Bruce!

Part of the "timing" of our trip was to be here for Eric's dad's 80th birthday.  We traveled across the state on June 22nd so we could wish Bruce a happy birthday on the 23rd.  It is hard to believe he is 80 - he doesn't act like it, much less look like it!

The boys had a great time chasing each other on bouncy balls through the backyard - all of it gardened and maintained by our great gardener, Bruce.  His yard is always beautiful and full of flowers.  This year is no exception - little modification necessary to host Mary Ann's wedding this upcoming weekend.

When celebrating Bruce's birthday, we also had a "Happy Birthday" for Eric (I WILL get to his party eventually!)

Earlier that day, we checked in to where we are staying (Eric's grandma's assisted living residence rents out extra rooms!  Brekkies included!!!).  Lo' and behold, what did my ears hear?!?

 The ice-cream truck!!!  The only musical trucks Dougie has ever heard have been the ones selling kerosene or tofu!  What a treat this was for him! (the other two were at Nana & Grandpa's - ssssshhhhhhh!)

Not surprisingly he picked out the Sponge-Bob ice-cream.  A mighty fine ending to SB, if you ask me (hee hee!).  Good thing we only had one kid in tow - the cost has gone WAY UP!!!

We are looking forward to the weather warming up to Eastern Washington summer standards.  Until then, the kids will just keep bouncing!