Andrin and Mami's stay cation

Stay cation ... If I remember it correctly, this word was "the" word of last year. Since we usually do not do something like this, Andrin and Mami had to try it out themselves. Mami realized that she had a lot of benefit hours and thus decided to take advantage of the annual camping trip at Jasper and take some time off herself. (Our next time off will be a vacation since we will be traveling to the North Umpqua, Crater Lake National Park, Bend, ... but more about that later.) We have been really enjoying our time so far. On Monday, Papi joined us and we all went up to Woodburn for some outlet shopping. Andrin got his outfit for his uncle Jorrit's (and Niggi's) wedding this September. Tuesday and Wednesday, we spent at home. We went to the park, played in our backyard, took a walk to see the excavator near our house, ... To say the least: we enjoyed ourselves and are looking forward to some more days off at home. Luckily, the weather even has been nice for a change!

One of Andrin's favorite things to do ...

Cleaning out the fridge and putting all the little things on the counter.

Ready for some warm weather with his shorts (and of course the beloved school bus ...)

Just playing in the sand ... for hours. Andrin started imitating the excavator near our house. He digs up sand with the excavator (and makes the corresponding sounds) and then dumps everything in the truck that is waiting patiently. Whenever the truck is full, he takes off with the "beeping" sound ... clever boy. He really paid attention at the construction site (or maybe we just have spent too much time there ...)

Clothespins ... always fun to play with.