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Cape Disappointment 2006

The lighthouse seen from the beach at the campground, Cape Disappointment State Park.

Went for walk early one morning with Charissa and the tide was way out. I found these beautiful "canyons" created by the water.

Here, Charissa is admiring another really neat canyon created by the water as the tide went out.

James and Killick are enjoying the water and sun as well.

Nicho and Joe are enjoying their morning cup of Ovaltine.
(Kid coffee they like to call it.)

Here is the gang of kids that were frollicking about the campground this week.

Nicholas, Xenia Miller, Charissa, Kelsey, Brendan Fallin and Joseph.
Patrick refused to join them.

Charissa and Joseph (below) found that the black sand painted on wet legs quite nicely.
He's so proud of his feather collection.

This is how he painted his legs.

Joseph and his castle.

Nicholas decided he would tie the bike trailer to his tricycle and pull Joseph around. This was great entertainment all week. Most of the time it was empty, but all the little boys LOVED to pull this around.

Nicholas loved! the sand. Here he is playing with the "ship" he found on the beach. Yes, it is in the backyard now.
Below you'll see him the first time he set foot on the beach. He was SO giddy with excitement he couldn't stop jumping and leaping and rolling in the sand.

James and Killick enjoying the sun.

On a hot day playing at the river is fun.
(Except that mom is always fearing they'll go just a bit too far---it's abig fast river.)

A good picture of Charissa, July 23. She's 7 now!!!

CAMPING JULY 2006

Salmon coming home to the hatchery up the Cowlitz River.

Nicho the warrior!

Frollicking through the water at Mossyrock Campground.

Nicho working hard at dumping big sister Kelsey.

Success!

The kids and cousins enjoying a treat on the beach.

Charissa being tossed in the air by soon-to-be "grandpa" Williard.

Charissa roasting marshmallows.

They couldn't get any dirtier!
(below too)

Nicho is all lathered up with sunscreen and heading to the water.

Kelsey Anna at her piano recital June 5th.

Patch was enjoying a sleeping Charissa.

Charissa enjoying the summer sun!

Alexis Marie Kauffman

Random Pictures from a trip to the beach and a trip to the zoo.

He's getting ready for sleep and I decided to take a picture. When it is dark the camera shines a light before the picture is taken, he was dodging the light.
I love this picture.

Patch the reading cat.

What a gorgeous day for the beach!
What a gorgeous day for a mother on Mother's Day.

Starfish

Walking down the dock to the water off the Hood Canal.

Kelsey could turn rocks on the beach all day just to look for crabs.
Here she is with one of her finds.

Look at those eyes!
I just love those big blue eyes!
My baby, Joseph, after spending some time running through the sprinkler. His eyes were so beautiful against the dark of his wet hair.