The New "Jack-pack"

Jack is getting big. And heavy... Too heavy for mommy to lug around on a hike so we went over to REI (during a sale and with a coupon) to buy a "Jack-pack." Once we go our new hiking pack, we went right out and hit the trails!

Pack has been prepped and is ready for use! Jack... not so much.

The pack is a success!

The tired, allergy stricken group complete their family hike and get ready to head home.

Seattle Center Fun (May 10th)

On a semi-nice Seattle afternoon, Trish, Jack and I met up with the Queen Anne Crew for a lunchtime picnic at the Seattle Center.  We had lunch and the kids played in the water fountain.

Jack gets to see the Space Needle

Lindsey clearly having an excellent time.

Lexi and Phoebe enjoy the fountain.

Group Photo!

Liam's wet robot impression

Jack showing off his, umm...  smile?

Sophie showing Jack how to smile properly.

The fountain at Seattle Center will shoot water to different musical scores.  On this day...  I think we got classic music.  Jack, as you can see, was really impressed.

Oooohhhhh...  water.........  shiny metal.........   oooooohhhhh.......   (Internal Jack thoughts)

Momma is always able to Jack her little man to enjoy himself.  

Baby gets a new pair of shoes

Nana and Mommy took Jack to get his first pair of "walking" shoes.  Based on Jack's current lack of upright locomotion...  his reaction to the shoes was predicable.

Memorial Day Weekend in Vancouver, WA

The Lamberts took a quiet trip down to the Couve in order to spend Memorial Day at Grandma and Grandpa's.  Other than sharing a hotel with a group of "Home Schoolers" gone mad, the trip was great!  Here are some of the highlights...

Jack and Sophie

Annie and Jack

Annie, Jack and Sophie

The Cavanagh men enjoying the backyard.  From left to right...  Uncle Bill, Uncle Tim and Grandpa Bill.

The Memorial Day fun begins on the banks of the Columbia River.  Jackson gets to dry off with Mommy after taking a dip and eating the sand.

Group cousin photo!  

Back Row: Annie, Sophie, Liam, Lexi with the newest addition, Oliver.  

Front Row: Pheobe, Matthew, Jackson and Jacob  

Grandma and Aunt Mary Beth with her 2 month old son, Oliver.  

With the barbeque'ing complete, the men assemble to appreciate the days work.  

Uncle Bill, Grandpa Bill, Uncle Tim and Uncle John.

Jack and Dad got to hang out, too.