Do You Want Fry With That?

From 55 Gal Aquarium

Yesterday I noticed one of my platys was about ready to give birth. Platys are live bearing fish and really easy to breed - they just do it. I put her in a little hatchery. Good timing, because this morning there were a whole bunch of little platy fry swimming around!

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The mother hadn't eaten them yet, so I took her out before she could. I counted around 35 fry. I put in a plant clipping for shelter and fed them. The angel fish will not leave the floating brood tank alone, they just see a yummy snack. Each fry is less than 1/4 inch long. I am hoping that I can keep most of them alive and have a ton more colorful fish swimming around.

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Pudding Time

A Play Day

Today was a great play day around Port Orchard.

From Play Day

First we had a great time playing at home with the bubbles, walkers, and the big orange fabric tunnel. That thing is awesome!

Then we went to a new place here in town. The "Imagination Station" is an indoor play area for kids up to 6 years old. It is big, open, and full of interesting and exciting toys.

From Play Day

From Play Day

It also has A/C for those really hot days! I hope this business bucks the trend of businesses that close after a short period of time - there seem to be quite a few here in Port Orchard. There is a similar play place in Gig Harbor, but I really did like this one better, and it is a lot closer to home. The girls really had a great time and were definitely ready for nap time when we got home. I am sure we'll be back soon for more!

After nap time we took them over to Long Lake park to swing and wade in the water. The weather is finally nice and the park was very busy. Elise and Charlotte loved the swings and sunshine!

From Play Day

Rock 'n Roll 1/2 Marathon

Last Saturday I ran the Seattle Rock'n Roll 1/2 Marathon, 13.1 miles from to Tukwilla to Qwest Field. I failed to train very well at all, so finishing was a reasonable goal. Almost 3 three years I completed the Seattle 1/2 marathon in 2:01, so I thought that maybe I would be around 2:20 or 2:30 for this one. I finished in 2:25 and still had some gas left in the tank.

It was a beautiful run, especially around Seward park and Lake Washington Blvd. Lots of bands and watering stations were set up along the route and it really made it more fun. In the I-90 tunnel the loud music from the DJ set up there echoed and made running through the tunnel a really unique and fun experience.

Three of my friends who I went with ran the entire marathon. I was just fine with the 1/2, thank you. Although, it was inspiring to watch them cross the finish line after such a long distance. On the way home we stopped at Claim Jumpers in Southcenter. It was really great food, I hadn't been there in years.

I think I am up for the event again because it was so well organized and fun - hopefully next time I will find time to train. I'd like to finish sub 2 hours, maybe even around 1:45 - 1:50.

Daddy on Duty!

Stephanie left last Monday for a conference in Los Angeles - Daddy has been on duty! Luckily, my mom was able to come over and help with the girls for a few days. We had a really wonderful time playing and just being happy! Tuesday was spent at home, all day. WE just played and played until everyone was tired. The girls has really made some developmental strides in the last month or so. Cruising around the furniture, walking while someone holds both hands, eating preferences, lots and lots of expressive babbling from both. Both girls have grown and worn out their old shoes, so Wednesday we sent shoe hunting. We also ended up buying some other goodies like a fabric tunnel and bubble blower. My mom left last night, and today has been bust as well with a trip to Gig Harbor and a late nap time. Stephanie returns tonight, but so late the girls will be asleep. There will be a very happy reunion tomorrow morning! Enjoy the photos from June!