Top Ten Bainbridge 2007

A few years ago my parents bought a summer home in the small town of Bainbridge Island, WA. It's impossible to describe the serenity of this Island until you visit. Their house is surrounded by a forest of trees where deer can be found and wildlife is plentiful but as you look the other direction, it's set on the ocean with what seems like your own private little beach. However, all that serenity goes out the window once the Ogden clan of 24 arrives for our annual 4th of July vacation.

It's become somewhat of a tradition to list our Top Ten favorite memories, this is overdue but we didn't want to miss the chance to thank Mom and Dad for sharing their home with us and giving us these opportunities to create such great and memorable times...

1. Charades...Dave's "I'm Too Sexy" duck walk and Alisa's choice of "Popcorn Popping"
2. Early morning wakeboarding trips with John and Todd
3. Catchin' crab...and starfish!
4. Getting stuck in the middle of the ocean in the kayak with Alisa
5. Crabfest x2
6. Emma & Payson sneaking off together, exploring and smooching!
7. Watching Max wakeboard
8. Throwing rocks and crabs with Emma!
9. Meg's Super Croquet Comeback!
10. Boat trip to Paulsbo to gorge on yummy cinnamon rolls, donuts, and hot chocolate

Chris' add ins: Wakeboarding, Sorbet from Mora, and Watching Dave deep fry a frozen microwavable burrito!

Honorable mentions go out to Dave and his triple decker ice cream cone, the wonderful sweet lady who honored us with a prayer of hope in RS, trying to capture a cousins photo, Jacy's baby shower luncheon, "fire!", and the Cuz Club!

Thanks Mom & Dad...Can't wait for next year!!