this is what summer should be

We have skylights over our bed.  As soon as we wake up, we immediately know what kind of weather we're in for - today we were greeted by a blindingly bright blue sky.  I looked over at AJ and she had her pillow over her face trying to squeeze out a few more Zzzzs in an almost iridescent room of light.

But you can't sleep too long!  Must take advantage of such weather anomalies!  We started the day by kayaking around Lake Union.  This is an awesome spot - its about 2 miles from the house, easy boat access, lots to look at including the COOLEST little houseboat communities.  We made up our mind that our next home will be one of these.

Next stop - laying out in the backyard (for AJ) and prepping dinner (for JJ).  I cooked a birthday dinner for my better half tonight, so The Blondes came over to celebrate with us.  On the menu: rum-infused watermelon slushees for an app, brussel sprout and tofu salad as the main dish, carrot french fries with blueberry ketsup as a side, and pineapples and bananas for dessert with ginger/agave syrup.

This was followed by the typical backyard fire and lingering twilight with good friends.  This is what summer should be!

AJ modeling a stunning spray-skirt

Kayaking in Lake Union

Gas Works Park

JJM with Lake Union and the I-5 Bridge

Houseboats

Pride Week - the Space Needle is flying the rainbow flag

Batch Three Tasting - not bad!

JJM cooking birthday dinner

Appetizer: Watermelon slushees!

Dinner

Amigos!