Summer summer summertime

We're soaking up the last glorious rays of summer this week, really trying to savor it before it's gone. We took a short hike in the gorge on Friday, then hit Hood River for fun in the park and a quick swim.

He looks so serious, but he loved this thing

Behind Alex you can see the smoke from the White Salmon wildfire drifting westward. From across the river we watched a helicopter lower a bucket into the water to help fight the fire. Luckily, news today reports the fire has been contained.

Back at home he played in the pool for ages, splashing and slurping, in an out, even snacking on an apple in the pool.

We're just hitting our summer stride here, so I know I'm hoping for a few more of these hot and sunny afternoons.  More to come...