The Oregon Corrigans

While Dad's away...

... the kids will play :) I think we ate banana bread and cereal for dinner every night that Kyle was gone fishing. No cooking while Dad is gone! I did throw in a few fruits and veggies so nobody got scurvy ;)

We also did a lot of splash parks, movie nights, ice cream runs, and craft projects. By the end of the week, Mom was pretty wiped out. But I think that was because of head lice, walking pneumonia, going to 37 million stores to find worthy frames (replacing fashionista Madeline's glasses that I dropped in the ocean), and general tiredness from me deciding to purge the house. See? Life is about the good and the bad, and usually I take pictures of the good, so here you go! :)

Madeline's nail art: wall signs

Max's nail art: houses

Marin's sewing projects: purses and wallets

Gone Fishin'... grown-up style :)

Usually all my posts about fishing involve at least one of our kids. But NOT THIS TIME!! My Dad's friends at his church run a ministry where they take kids fishing (specifically kids who wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to go fishing). All year long, they take their boats and gear out with these lucky kids, and even take them to a big fishing derby at the end of the season! To top off a year of ministry, all the guys go (just themselves) on a big fishing trip to the ocean (Sekiu). My Dad had been planning to go all year, and at the last minute found out that another spot opened up. Kyle was invited, and he quickly said yes :) It's pretty rare that Kyle does an outing like this, where he is NOT the one in charge. He is a very talented and experienced person in his areas of interest, so often he takes the lead in planning, details, etc... It was awesome for him to just pack his clothes, and tag along with a bunch of "older" dudes (in case my Dad is reading this, see I used quotes for a reason). I think besides Kyle, the youngest guy there was in his 60's. Like I said... awesome. They had an amazing time, and Kyle thoroughly enjoyed the time with my Dad, some incredible fishing, and also getting to know some new fishing buddies!

Sabbatical Summer Kickoff: 4th of July at Camano

This summer marks 15 years for Kyle at Intel, and the start of his sabbatical. Ten weeks off work, and what a summer we have planned!

First up, was our annual trip to Camano Island for the 4th of July. Matching cousins, snuggling aunties, candy, parades, ice cream, fireworks with uncles, sun, swimming in the backyard pool, swimming in the salty sea water, losing glasses in the salty sea water (cripes), hunting for crabs, building boats at the state park, building nail art at the cabin, painting nails, doing hair, playing games, reading books, eating lots and lots of scrumptious food. Always fun with my family, and topped off by the most gorgeous weather we have EVER had.