We got to take the big boys to a Mariner’s game, which is always fun but also exhausting. It was through the Kitsap Foster Parent Association so we got some time to chat with Tim & Naomi and their crew and catch up a little. We also got some great free Mariner’s hats that say “We Are Family” on the side. Nice family time, but were in major meltdown mode by the time the game was over. When we were about to start walking back to the ferry, the boys were watching the pedicabs and asking for a ride. We were down to our last $2 cash and there aren’t many that hold a family of 5. Levi spotted a bigger one, started chatting up the driver and it turns out it was an electric pedicab and the driver was the owner. He offered to take us to the boat, and I pulled out my $2 and told him sorry, that’s all I had. He was generous and gave us a ride for $2! Nice way to end the adventure.

Our cat, Billie Jean, has become quite the hunter. She keeps trapping and playing with birds and try as I may to save them (and that’s a big deal because I HATE birds) the cat has killed a few. We had a nice little burial for the latest victim.

The last picture needs a little explaining…the boys love going down to the neighbor’s house to say Hi (and get popsicles). We’ve sent down a supply of Otter Pops to keep them in stock for our boys. It’s always a treat for them to get to see John and Terry and the “big boys”. Anyhow, the other day they went down the hill….and took forever to come back. I called down but they didn’t hear me so I started walking down to get them. From the tall grass, up popped 3 little heads. I asked what they were doing and they said that the neighbors were busy but they could come back later for a popsicle. The boys were waiting for later, in the grass, just above the neighbor’s house.