Terry and I having been going to Issaquah Salmon Days for at least 8 years. We look forward to it every year. There is always so much to do and see and now we get to enjoy it in a whole new way, with Max. This year Bridgettte and Jake met us there and the boys got to experience it together.
For those of you not in Washington, Issaquah is a town about 20 miles from Seattle. The salmon that run up Issaquah creek, got their start at the hatchery there and were released to find their way to the creek, then to Lake Sammamish, then to the Sammamish slough, then to Lake Washington, then to Lake union, then through the Ballard locks, out to the Puget Sound. Just as it sounds, it is not a straight path, by any means, and the fact that they come back to spawn, where they were hatched, is incredible!
You can check out their website at http://www.salmondays.org/ to find out more information about the salmon and the journey.
There are always lots of vendors, an amazing amount of food and lots of activities for kids and adults alike. This year Max and Jake were able to participate in some of the fun!
Jake having his first pony ride! He was a champ! He stayed on his pony for 5 laps around the baseball infield and smiled the entire time.
Max was a little hesitant at first, then settled in for half a lap.
Shortly after this picture he called it quits. We were really proud of him for even trying it, because he didn't want to until he saw Jake doing it.
There were bouncy houses. True to form Jake went first, then Max. Once he got inside he was having a blast!
There was even a small train ride pulled by a tractor dressed as a train. Both the boys did really well waiting their turn and being patient. Such good little men.
Then they played separately, but together at the play ground.
Max deciding if he was hungry or wanting to play more.
We also had our first experience with paint. Max was a natural and we can't wait to get more practice.
Max painted a fish and pressed the paper on the fish mold to spread the paint around. We proudly have it hanging up in the picture gallery.
It was a great day! Thanks to Bridgette for coming out and having fun with us.
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