summer fun

Summer is finally here. We are thoroughly enjoying the sunshine and warmth, trying to be outside as long as possible. Dalia starts swimming lessons tomorrow, but for today, we enjoyed the sprinkler and the silly plastic pool in the backyard.

We went to Forest Park today as well. Sadly, I forgot the camera. Dalia has turned in to a great little hiker. And I think one of her most favorite things to do is throw rocks in the water. While we were hiking she said, "This place is so awesome!" It made me think back to the first time we hiked this trail after returning to Portland 9 years ago. I think we were both almost in tears with how peaceful and happy we felt. We saw an owl in a tree that day. It was almost as cool as sharing it with our daughter, but not quite.