Adam Headley, 12, Wenatchee, waits to hear the results of a best dressed contest at Hastings Books Music and Video in Wenatchee, at the release of the last Harry Potter book early Saturday morning.

Summer has FINALLY arrived to the pacific northwest! Brian and I bit the bullet and bought a nice camera so I wont have to go so long between posts! It has been HOT here, the weather had been breaking records right and left. I cant complain though, after 9 months of straight rain! Sorry about the onslaught of pictures, I am trying to play catch-up. Plus, the new camera makes it so easy to take pictures! I hope everyone is having a great summer, dont forget the sunscreen!

We always seem to go to the beach right before

the tide comes in!

We went to the Scottish Highland Games today,

IT WAS HOT. But fun.

Brayden's first beer garden experience.

The Silliness of Brayden A. Hicks

"I makin' it rain, Mommy" Brady just recently

aquired his first squirt gun.

Doesnt Daddy look thrilled about his choice of shoe apparel?

Nana, great grandma Shirley and uncle Adam came to visit! We did all sorts of fun things including going to the carnival, shopping, eating out and whatnot! Brayden had a blast being in the center of attention to so many people. He really has no problem with all eyes on him! The pictures below are from their visit.

We also went to a place down-island called Greenbank Farms. Brayden got to ride a tractor, and go head to head with a gaggle of geese.....Mommy and Nana tasted some wine!

We also went to Chucky Cheese and the Outback!!