Whidbey island, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

kale has a lot of important things to tell us about.

, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

everybody gets in on the crayoning action. because we are a bunch of artists, that's why.

Whidbey island, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

"hey nama, wanna do some crayoning around with me?" apparently the answer was yes.

Whidbey island sept 2013, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

when it was time to pack up, the wind gave us a hand and just sort of pushed us off the island.

Whisbey island, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

full family shot. amazing.

Whisbey island, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

beach snacks are the very best kind of snacks.

Whidbey island sept 2013, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

some people can be convinced to hike, especially if there is an old army bunker involved.

Whidbey island sept 2013, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

kale and mommy try to fly away on a very blustery day.

Whidbey island sept 2013, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

toothbrushing alfresco.

Whidbey island sept 2013, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

some people like to go hiking, some people like to hang out in their special camping chairs by the fire. that's just the way it is.

Whidbey island sept 2013, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

nothing like a fireside game of sorry.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

mukilteo ferry hijinks.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

clam strips and ice cream make excellent pre-ferry snacks.

Whidbey island sept 2013, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

all packed up and ready to do some serious camping on whidbey island.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

nama and her friend heather and their various grandchildren in the lovely evening light.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

skateboarding is not a crime.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

nama enjoys kale (still in zombie makeup) enjoying the puget sound.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

sometimes when you are a rad skater dude you don't even notice your fallen zombie brethren.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

i just think this is a very sweet picture.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

nama is in town which means prezzies all around.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

foraging for horse chestnuts.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

flying high.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

this is the part where nat and connor gave riley and kale the prizes they won for playing skee-ball.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

this is the part where the kids did not win prizes for playing skee-ball.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

commemorative photo of the minecraft necklace he's been searching for all summer, which we finally located at the fair.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

this is the part where kale ran smack into the wall of the fun house.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

finally tall enough to drive his own bumper car.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

is it puyallup or the death star? you be the judge.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

we went to the state fare and calvin ate his cotton candy before his growing food. exercising his grown-up's prerogative.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

tete-a-tete, literally.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

this is the way we bike to school, so early in the morning (but not really that early because school doesn't start here until 9:30).

, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

not sure how this shot of kale eating a peach while proudly displaying his amazing hand knitted doll from grandpecial jeri didn't make it on to this weeks blog. mistakes happen people, mistakes happen.

, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

i'll be your mirror, in case you don't know the beauty you are.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

a last game of battleship before dean leaves us for the east coast. (come home soon)

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

this is what the mornings looked like at our house before dean and calvin's stove got hooked up. i mean, i'm glad their stove is working now but i do miss the mealtime hangies.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

and also grilling with calvin.

, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

our party involved pointing with angelica.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

we finally finished working on our house (!) so obvs we had a housewarming party.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

dean and calvin's living room is a fave hang out spot for everyone.

, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

the ninja costume has finally been unpacked.

, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

the party also involved a hot tub and these amazing goggles. how did we get so lucky?

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

the party involved karaoke. here kale is performing a macklemore number. maybe you could have guessed based on his hand motion.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

sarah brown's house turned 100 so obvs there was a party to celebrate.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

pensive on the playground.

, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

and here's one of kale stretching before an impromptu race with a new friend.

, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

i couldn't put the school pics at the very top because they're not beautiful enough. so instead here is one of riley enjoying the last day of summer with all the card playing adults in his life.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

third grade!

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

kindergarten!

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

obligatory first day shot in front of the school.

Untitled, a photo by riley bo biley on Flickr.

biking to school the first day. butterflies in the belly for sure.