happy happy summer solstice!!when i was a kid my mother took me to the summer solstice parade each summer in santa barbara, a crazy parade of hippies & happies, non-motorized floats, rainbows & streamers. it was always a lovely parade. but now that i have been working at the fremont fair in seattle the past couple of years that little parade of my memory seems so tame in comparison. the fremont fair is a two day festival in celebration of summer and the solstice. it is honestly one of my favorite events. the people are so colorful (literally), and friendly. everyone is just so happy to see the sun in the northwest. even though i don't get to see the parade from where i work, i get to see the parade people walking through the streets all day long, and let me tell you it must be a very entertaining parade......lots of painted naked people on bikes.
so, if you are in seattle this weekend be sure to stop by the fremont fair. i have lots of little lovelies for you, and you will definitely be entertained :)
p.s. happy father's day!!
there is nothing better than summer. i can't think of anything better than a carefree summer day....really. the family and i kicked things off right with a camping trip near mt. hood this last weekend. it was such a beautiful location, filled with our friends, their children, and simple pleasures. my boys were busy the entire weekend exploring the woods, balancing on log bridges, making boats to float down a small stream, hiking, laughing, and roasting marshmallows. 
the best part about camping is that very little parenting is required. my children rarely asked for anything, including food. they were very content to play, and explore the freedom of the outdoors. they made boats and played on a small bridge for hours at a time. the bridge was just far enough away from camp for the boys to feel a bit of independence, and it was just near enough to camp to keep an eye on them. of course this did not prevent the little one from falling head first into the stream. 