The River 2020

We spent one day in Vancouver at the Washougal river. It was such a gorgeous day, and I felt so grateful to be there.  It's crazy to me how much easier it is to be there with my kids now than it ever used to be.  I wasn't counting kids the whole time.  The boys are all really comfortable in the water, so we really only had to keep an eye on Carly, and even she had a life jacket, so it was just great.  

I'm so grateful for all the memories this place holds.

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Nanny's House: Part 5 (The River)

 While we were in Vancouver visiting my parents, my sister and older brother met us at the Washougal River to go swimming.  Our usual spot is shut down for fish preservation currently, but luckily my dad knew of another spot we could try.  My boys had so much fun, as did Carly.  I would say I had a good time, but I was exhausted of counting, "1, 2, 3, 4" over and over again in my head (counting kids). I am so glad my kids love the water, but taking them to the river without Josh felt a bit overwhelming now that Carly is mobile and into everything. Ha!

After a summer spent in the pool, Carly was SO excited to play in the river. It was adorable.

First River Trip of 2016

The first trip to the river every summer is always exciting. This year was no different! Carly got to wear a swimsuit for the first time, and the twins got scuba gear from my parents for their birthday.  It was a great day and we were all reluctant to leave, even as the sun set behind the trees, causing the icy water to fall into the shadows.

The River- one last time!

A blue crawdad!

Me & my sister

We found a dead salmon in the river...

Which the boys couldn't just leave alone!  It had to be held, photographed and "petted"... Boys!!!

I just can't leave any pictures from summer out. I know this post looks like so many others I've put up from this summer, but seriously, we spent so much time at the river, and every time felt like magic. So here's yet another trip.  Good weather, great company & awesome memories.