1st Day of Preschool!

Gabe started preschool in October and so far is enjoying it very much.  He is going to Oregon State University's child development center.  His classroom is very culturally diverse and is filled with student teachers who are seeking degrees in Child Development.  So far it seems like a great program.

Clara's Wedding Map

Here is a link to the map for Clara and Mike's Wedding Events.  Click on the "Clara and Mike's Wedding" link below to go to the google map.  Print from here and your printout will include the addresses and show the locations on the map.


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Weekend at the Coast

Labor Day weekend on the Oregon Coast.  My Mom, Sister, myself, and all the boys enjoyed a beach house next to the beach for 3 days of fun in the sand and sun.  The weather was beautiful so we spent alot of time playing on the beach.  We also enjoyed the shops downtown including the candy shop and ice cream parlor.  My sister and I even got a chance go out one night and enjoy dinner and beers.  We are planning to make it a yearly event.  I am looking forward to next year already!

Birthday Week Extravaganza!

Gabe's 3rd Birthday lasted for about a week, rather then just one day!  We started off with a visit from Ian, Ryan and Aunt Erin.  The boys played, had lunch, and then Ian helped Gabe open his birthday gifts.  He got some really cool stuff!

Dan's family (mom, sister, and kids) spent a week with us and brought even more gifts!

He got a really cool 3 wheel (tricycle) from his Grandma Nancy and was peddling it within a few days.

Our friends from Montana came for a visit and the kids had a good time playing in the pool.

Gabe's Monster Truck Birthday Cake.

Spent a day at the Enchanted Forest.

And the beach!

Gabe had a great time during his "Birthday Week Extravaganza"!  When I asked him what his favorite part was, he said "Sharing my monster truck cake with my Friends".

What we've been up to....

Philomath Frolic and Rodeo (Petting Area)

Ryan and Ian 4th Birthday Party!

Salem Art Fair

My cousins' performed in plays at the Fair and afterward we had a family get-to-gather at Paul and Megan's house.  It was a blast hanging out with the "West Coast" Family!

DaVinci Days.  Oregon's premiere arts and science festival in Corvallis!

I took Gabe to the Mud Bog portion of the Graand Kinetic Challenge.  Basically, people have to traverse their Kinetic Vehicles thru thick mud and then float a mile down the River.  Gabe just loves all moving vehicles, so this was a great treat to him.

And of Course....Harvesting is an ongoing activity this time of year.

Picking Blueberries at Wilt Organic Farms