Testing out the fireworks

More and more Sloane brings us shoes, tutus, any article of clothing to put on her -- she wants to do everything her big sisters do.

Charlie had her personal "ear protector" with good neighbor and friend Nancy during the impromptu fireworks exhibition.

We got a message from dad last night that he and Erin had climbed and summited Mt. Ranier. A huge relief to hear the good news. Not sure how he managed to do this with his crazy work and travel schedule but he did. We are all VERY proud and the girls love to talk about how their Dowie and Auntie E climbed a volcano.