July photos

July included a lot of fun adventures for the Stevens family. Here are a few caught on the phone camera:

Honey bees...with the garden in the backyard going strong, we had thoughts about keeping this bee swarm and starting to make honey, but decided to call in the expert and someone who could add these bees to their current swarm.

Here is the masked man collecting the bees

Really cool to watch him put the bees in the box and take home...better latch that one tight so it doesn't tip over in the car

Oliver taking a break from a ride on the waterfront to climb on the statues

Ruby chillin in the swing at home enjoying a sunny day!

We hit St Edwards park for a hike a few weeks ago. Great family shot...although Bogey didn't quite make it in the photo

Ruby was all smiles on the hike

Oliver showing off his muscles during snack break down to by the river...he is tougher than a T-Rex!

Great snack spot!

What fun...

Oliver testing out dad's bike after solid cheering at the Lake Stevens 1/2 Ironman.

Someone got on top of the car to help put the bike racks on...

Avery, Oliver, Gavin, and Hayden hanging at Red Robin...I'm sure they were super quiet

Ruby is definitely getting more mobile and loves to climb up slides

The swing set is getting some great use now that the weather is getting better!

Showing off those teeth

Someone follows in his dad's footsteps for favorite treats

Learning the game of Battleship

Ruby at the adventure park

Oliver joined Gavin and Avery at the park - they were hunting for something

The new fire pit in full use with the Johnson, Leptich, and Kruse family

Ruby and Kruser relaxing and talking training

Bogey is amazing with the kiddos. Here Ruby is pulling on her leg and hair

Giving a sniff and lick right back to Ruby

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