A Frosty Sophie
12-14-08 at our house

A Frosty Sophie <br> 12-14-08 at our house

A Chilly Ashley
12 1/2 years old, December 14, 2008

A Chilly Ashley <br> 12 1/2 years old, December 14, 2008

A snow covered Kate
2nd grade this year, no school tomorrow!

A snow covered Kate <br> 2nd grade this year, no school tomorrow!

Our House in Oregon City with a fresh coat of snow
December 14, 2008

Our House in Oregon City with a fresh coat of snow<br> December 14, 2008

The girls under our tree
"Naughty or Nice?" 2008

The girls under our tree<br> "Naughty or Nice?" 2008

5 little kiddos under the my mom & dad's tree

5 little kiddos under the my mom & dad's tree

Our littlest Elf
Sophie, 6 years old

Our littlest Elf <br> Sophie, 6 years old

Our Family
November 2008

Our Family <br> November 2008

Sophie receiving her soccer trophy
Go Fireballs!

Sophie receiving her soccer trophy<br>Go Fireballs!

Grandma and Grandpa came for a quick visit! Early November
Erik, Sophie and Grandma

Grandma and Grandpa came for a quick visit! Early November<br>Erik, Sophie and Grandma

Katie at home
November 2. 2008

Katie at home <br> November 2. 2008

Halloween 08
Sophie and Aunt Brenda

Halloween 08 <br> Sophie and Aunt Brenda

Halloween our cutie Katie
High School Musical Cheerleader

Halloween our cutie Katie <br> High School Musical Cheerleader

Sophie as Hannah Montana
Emma as Kitty Kitty at the Kindergarten Halloween Party at School

Sophie as Hannah Montana <br> Emma as Kitty Kitty at the Kindergarten Halloween Party at School
and

The 3 kindergarten bus riders! Sophie, Jaxon and Emma
September 8, 2008

The 3 kindergarten bus riders! Sophie, Jaxon and Emma <br> September 8, 2008

After a day of thunder, rain, bikes, beach & friends..we showered, had dinner & hit the road 4 home

After a day of thunder, rain, bikes, beach & friends..we showered, had dinner & hit the road 4 home

Sand...sand...sand and Sophie
Beverly Beach State Park & Campground 08-17-08

Sand...sand...sand and Sophie <br> Beverly Beach State Park & Campground 08-17-08

Our family at the campground.
August 17, 2008

Our family at the campground. <br> August 17, 2008

Sophie and Kate made chaulk people..
August 17,2008

Sophie and Kate made chaulk people.. <br> August 17,2008

Kate building her own sandcastle
August 16, 2008

Kate building her own sandcastle <br> August 16, 2008

Bill and Tania on the beach watching the kids.
August 16, 2008

Bill and Tania on the beach watching the kids. <br> August 16, 2008

Building sandcastles on the beach... Sophie tried and tried to fill that darned mote

Building sandcastles on the beach... Sophie tried and tried to fill that darned mote

Painting rocks
Beverly Beach, August 16, 2008

Painting rocks <br> Beverly Beach, August 16, 2008

We played games... Sophie & Bill won this one!
Beverly, August 15, 2008

We played games... Sophie & Bill won this one! <br> Beverly, August 15, 2008

Riding bikes...Kate and Sophie. WE went on many family bike rides.
The D Loop, August 15

Riding bikes...Kate and Sophie. WE went on many family bike rides. <br> The D Loop, August 15

Camping at Beverly Beach,
our first morning. It took us 5 hours to get to the camp. 8-15-08

Camping at Beverly Beach, <br> our first morning. It took us 5 hours to get to the camp. 8-15-08

Bill in Cape Perpetua
August 10, 2008

Bill in Cape Perpetua <br> August 10, 2008

Happy Anniversary to us!
12 years married 15 together... August 9, 2008

Happy Anniversary to us! <br> 12 years married 15 together... August 9, 2008

We went camping alone for our 12th Anni. & my b-day. The view from our campsite. 8-8-08

We went camping alone for our 12th Anni. & my b-day. The view from our campsite. 8-8-08

Bill at Coors Brewing in Colorado
with his sister, neices & nephew, August 4, 2008

Bill at Coors Brewing in Colorado <br> with his sister, neices & nephew, August 4, 2008

Our niece's, Kayla, Nyisha & Lena
Taken on Bill's quick visit. August 4, 2008

Our niece's, Kayla, Nyisha & Lena <br> Taken on Bill's quick visit. August 4, 2008

8-3-08 Landscape driving to Colorado
Bill & Darci drove her new car out then Bill flew home

8-3-08 Landscape driving to Colorado <br> Bill & Darci drove her new car out then Bill flew home

August 3, 2008
Bill with his Uncle Bruce, Aunt Kathi, sister Darci & Grandpa Flint in Utah.

August 3, 2008 <br> Bill with his Uncle Bruce, Aunt Kathi, sister Darci & Grandpa Flint in Utah.

Sophie in our front yard with a few of our Dahlias
August 2, 2008

Sophie in our front yard with a few of our Dahlias <br> August 2, 2008

Auntie Darci and Katie in our front yard.
August 2, 2008

Auntie Darci and Katie in our front yard. <br> August 2, 2008

Me & Darci in Canon Beach, OR
A girls afternoon....August 1, 2008

Me & Darci in Canon Beach, OR<br> A girls afternoon....August 1, 2008

Kelsie and Sophie turning Sam into a mermaid
Oceanside, OR .... July 26, 2008

Kelsie and Sophie turning Sam into a mermaid <br> Oceanside, OR .... July 26, 2008

Sam and Sophie
Sam's B-day party in Tillamook July 26, 2008

Sam and Sophie <br> Sam's B-day party in Tillamook July 26, 2008

Emma and Sophie at Oceanside Beach, OR
July 26, 2008

Emma and Sophie at Oceanside Beach, OR <br> July 26, 2008

Aunts, Mom, Neices, Sisters... (Amy, Tania, Linda, Brenda, Tami)
July 26, 2008

Aunts, Mom, Neices, Sisters... (Amy, Tania, Linda, Brenda, Tami) <br> July 26, 2008

Kelsie and Sophie at Oceanside
July 26, 2008

Kelsie and Sophie at Oceanside <br> July 26, 2008

One Last Trip to the Beach before heading back home. Sophie tries flying the kite.
7-20-08

One Last Trip to the Beach before heading back home. Sophie tries flying the kite. <br> 7-20-08

Daddy and girls playing UNO
Cape Lookout , July 20, 2008

Daddy and girls playing UNO <br> Cape Lookout , July 20, 2008

Good Morning... Coffee and Cocoa Time, Ashley w/ her friend Makayla
July 20, 2008

Good Morning... Coffee and Cocoa Time, Ashley w/ her friend Makayla <br> July 20, 2008

Kate loves s'mores...& nothing says camping like s'mores!
July 19, 2008

Kate loves s'mores...& nothing says camping like s'mores! <br> July 19, 2008

Cooking s'mores before bedtime (MaKayla, Ash & Soph)
July 19, 2008

Cooking s'mores before bedtime (MaKayla, Ash & Soph) <br> July 19, 2008

Cousins... Ashley & Jeremy
July 19, 2008

Cousins... Ashley & Jeremy <br> July 19, 2008

Me and my girls at Cape Lookout, our fav camping place
July 19, 2008

Me and my girls at Cape Lookout, our fav camping place <br> July 19, 2008

The big kids goofing around
July 19, 2008

The big kids goofing around <br> July 19, 2008

Kate flying a kite at Cape Lookout at sunset
July 19, 2008

Kate flying a kite at Cape Lookout at sunset <br> July 19, 2008

Jeremy, Makayla, Kate, Ashley, Sophie
July 19, 2008

Jeremy, Makayla, Kate, Ashley, Sophie <br> July 19, 2008

Friends, Ashley and Makayla enjoy the sunset
July 19, 2008

Friends, Ashley and Makayla enjoy the sunset <br> July 19, 2008

Sunset at Cape Lookout
July 19, 2008

Sunset at Cape Lookout <br> July 19, 2008

Cooking dinner on the firepit. Chicken, potaoes & french bread
Kate...my eyes! 7-19-08

Cooking dinner on the firepit. Chicken, potaoes & french bread <br> Kate...my eyes! 7-19-08

Camping...junk food... post ocean fun
July 19, 2008

Camping...junk food... post ocean fun <br> July 19, 2008

Kate after playing in the ocean!
July 19, 2008

Kate after playing in the ocean! <br> July 19, 2008

All the kids enjoying their time on the beach.
July 19, 2008

All the kids enjoying their time on the beach. <br> July 19, 2008

The kids building a sand castle
July 19, 2008

The kids building a sand castle <br> July 19, 2008

On the beach... bill and I
July 18, 2008

On the beach... bill and I <br> July 18, 2008

Camping at Cape Lookout... Sophie asked for dish duty.
July 18, 2008

Camping at Cape Lookout... Sophie asked for dish duty. <br> July 18, 2008

The girls had a great day with their grandpa!
July 4, 2008

The girls had a great day with their grandpa! <br> July 4, 2008

They had fun riding the rides....
July 4, 2008

They had fun riding the rides.... <br> July 4, 2008

Katie and Grandma at the Molalla Parade
4th of July

Katie and Grandma at the Molalla Parade <br> 4th of July

The girls in their new "cowgirl" wear
July 4, 2008

The girls in their new "cowgirl" wear <br> July 4, 2008

July 4, 2008

July 4, 2008
Grandpa Jack bought all 6 kiddos cowboy hats, Erik wanted to match Jeremy.

July 4, 2008

July 4, 2008
We packed a picnic and enjoyed lunch in the park with Grandma Linda, Grandpa Jack, Auntie Tami and all the kiddos before the rodeo.

July 4, 2008

July 4, 2008
Sophie and Emma proudly wave their flags.

July 4, 2008

July 4, 2008
A Native American in the parade

July 4, 2008

July 4, 2008
Katie and Grandma Linda at the 4th of July Parade in Molalla.

June 29, 2008

June 29, 2008
Time to say goodbye and head on home!

June 29, 2008 Sophie and Emma Corvallis

June 29, 2008 Sophie and Emma Corvallis
Corvallis , Oregon KOA. We stopped by to see Brad, Charlene, Erik & Emma on our way home. Sophie & Emma really missed each other...a whole week apart!

June 29, 2008

June 29, 2008
The scenery on the way home was beautiful...I killed my camera battery :)

June 29, 2008

June 29, 2008
What appears to be clouds is actually the heavy smoke from the many forest fires that have been breaking out all over California.

June 29, 2008

June 29, 2008
We have just arrived at the Redwood Forest after an overnight stay in Crescent City, CA.

June 29, 2008

June 29, 2008
Where are Sophie and Ashley???

June 29, 2008 Redwoods

June 29, 2008 Redwoods
Kate in a "Fallen Tree House"

June 29, 2008 Redwoods Sophie

June 29, 2008 Redwoods Sophie

June 29, 2008 Redwoods

June 29, 2008 Redwoods

June 29, 2008 Redwoods

June 29, 2008 Redwoods

June 29, 2008 Redwoods

June 29, 2008 Redwoods
We spent Bill's b-day in the Redwood Forest. This is Bill with his nephew Jeremy.

August 15 -17, 2008 Camping Trip to Beverly Beach

August 15 -17, 2008 Camping Trip to Beverly Beach
The girls had a blast playing and creating in the sand, Bill and I enjoyed watching them and the beautiful Oregon Coast panarama!

June 29, 2008. Sophie in the Redwood Forest

June 29, 2008. Sophie in the Redwood Forest
A tiny pinecone found in the enormous forest of giant trees!

June 29, 2008 Ashley & Sophie in the Redwood Forest

June 29, 2008 Ashley & Sophie in the Redwood Forest
We were in a constant state of amazement due to the GIANT size of the Redwoods!

June 28, 2008 Wild Elk off 101

June 28, 2008 Wild Elk off 101

June 28, 2008 A quirky stop on 101

June 28, 2008 A quirky stop on 101

June 28, 2008 On 101

June 28, 2008 On 101

June 28, 2008 Bill and I

June 28, 2008 Bill and I

June 28, 2008 Playing tourists...

June 28, 2008 Playing tourists...

June 28, 2008 The Chandelier Tree

June 28, 2008 The Chandelier Tree

June 28, 2008 In the forest with the Chandilier Tree

June 28, 2008 In the forest with the Chandilier Tree

June 28, 2008 Our first glimpse of a big one!

June 28, 2008 Our first glimpse of a big one!

June 28, 2008 On highway 101 towards the Redwoods

June 28, 2008 On highway 101 towards the Redwoods

June 28, 2008 Powell's.... Bill's putting on his happy face:)

June 28, 2008 Powell's.... Bill's putting on his happy face:)

June 28, 2008 Powells Candy Shoppe

June 28, 2008 Powells Candy Shoppe

June 28, 2008 The city of Windsor

June 28, 2008 The city of Windsor

June 28, 2008 Balloons... to hazy to fly today... tethers only.

June 28, 2008 Balloons... to hazy to fly today... tethers only.

June 28, 2008 Inflating another balloon

June 28, 2008 Inflating another balloon

June 28, 2008 The Energizer Bunny truck

June 28, 2008 The Energizer Bunny truck

June 28, 2008 The Balloon Festival. We were able to go right up to the balloons.

June 28, 2008 The Balloon Festival. We were able to go right up to the balloons.
It was amazing feeling the heat and the air currents and hearing the sounds and realizing their grandeur size!.

June 28, 2008. The Sonoma Hot Air Ballon Festival

June 28, 2008. The Sonoma Hot Air Ballon Festival

June 26, 2008. Balloon Festival... the big ones!

June 26, 2008. Balloon Festival... the big ones!

June 26, 2008. Windsor Hills near our resort at sunset

June 26, 2008. Windsor Hills near our resort at sunset

June 26, 2008. St.Teresa of Avila Catholic Church 1862 on the way back, scenery was magnificent

June 26, 2008. St.Teresa of Avila Catholic Church 1862 on the way back, scenery was magnificent

June 26, 2008. Suculents growing in the hot dry sandy roadside dirt.

June 26, 2008. Suculents growing in the hot dry sandy roadside dirt.

June 26, 2008. The rocky Northern California Coast line

June 26, 2008. The rocky Northern California Coast line

June 26, 2008. A VERY long pier at Bodega Bay. Ashley and Bill...

June 26, 2008. A VERY long pier at Bodega Bay. Ashley and Bill...

June 26, 2008. Bodega Bay...searching for crabs and shells...

June 26, 2008. Bodega Bay...searching for crabs and shells...

June 26, 2008. Bodega Bay, we picniced here.

June 26, 2008. Bodega Bay, we picniced here.

June 26, 2008. Grandpa Wayne looking at the wildlife in Jenner

June 26, 2008. Grandpa Wayne looking at the wildlife in Jenner

June 26, 2008. Jenner, CA on the coast...lots of sea lions on the sand.

June 26, 2008. Jenner, CA on the coast...lots of sea lions on the sand.

June 26, 2008. The Armstrong Redwood Forest. We thought is this it???

June 26, 2008. The Armstrong Redwood Forest. We thought is this it???

June 26, 2008. The beautiful. lush gardens at Korbel.

June 26, 2008. The beautiful. lush gardens at Korbel.

June 26, 2008. The kids tasted too at Korbel...grape juice!

June 26, 2008. The kids tasted too at Korbel...grape juice!

June 26, 2008. Beautiful outdoor tasting at Korbel.

June 26, 2008. Beautiful outdoor tasting at Korbel.

June 25, 2008. Oak Barrels

June 25, 2008. Oak Barrels

June 25, 2008. Te cellars at Korbel.

June 25, 2008. Te cellars at Korbel.

June 26, 2008. Ashley and Sophie waiting for the tour at Korbel.

June 26, 2008. Ashley and Sophie waiting for the tour at Korbel.

June 27, 2008. The Russian River Loop to Bodega Bay... 1st Stop Korbel...

June 27, 2008. The Russian River Loop to Bodega Bay... 1st Stop Korbel...

June 26, 2008. We visited Mrs. Grossman's Sticker Factory. That was fun.

June 26, 2008. We visited Mrs. Grossman's Sticker Factory. That was fun.

June 25, 2008. Bill with his CHP...you know how much he loved Chips!

June 25, 2008. Bill with his CHP...you know how much he loved Chips!

June 25, 2008. Golden Gate Bridge

June 25, 2008. Golden Gate Bridge

June 25, 2008. Daddy & Sophie

June 25, 2008. Daddy & Sophie

June 25, 2008. Jeremy saying good-bye to San Francisco

June 25, 2008. Jeremy saying good-bye to San Francisco

June 25, 2008. The Painted Ladies at Alamo Square.

June 25, 2008. The Painted Ladies at Alamo Square.

June 25, 2008. Lomard Street, Bill insisted on driving the Suburban down it...

June 25, 2008. Lomard Street, Bill insisted on driving the Suburban down it...

June 25, 2008. A view from Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill

June 25, 2008. A view from Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill

June 25, 2008. The girls in the Dept 36 store...mommies villages!

June 25, 2008. The girls in the Dept 36 store...mommies villages!

June 25, 2008. The girls were excited to ride the 2 story carousel.

June 25, 2008. The girls were excited to ride the 2 story carousel.

June 25, 2008. Ashley enjoyed the sea lions.

June 25, 2008. Ashley enjoyed the sea lions.

June 25, 2008. The Sea Lions

June 25, 2008. The Sea Lions
The girls and I watched the sea lions while Bill and Jeremy went for the car.

June 25, 2008. San Francisco...beautiful.

June 25, 2008. San Francisco...beautiful.

June 25, 2008. The show on the pier, Bill was an audience volunteer.

June 25, 2008. The show on the pier, Bill was an audience volunteer.

June 25, 2008. The Candy Store

June 25, 2008. The Candy Store

June 25, 2008. Me and the girls on the pier.

June 25, 2008. Me and the girls on the pier.

June 25, 2008. Fisherman's Wharf. Bill and his parents.

June 25, 2008. Fisherman's Wharf. Bill and his parents.

June 25, 2008. Fisherman's Wharf Farmer's Market

June 25, 2008. Fisherman's Wharf Farmer's Market

June 25, 2008. Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf

June 25, 2008. Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf

June 25, 2008. The ships again.

June 25, 2008. The ships again.

June 25, 2008. Hyde St. Pier, where 101 used to end. Part of the museum now.

June 25, 2008. Hyde St. Pier, where 101 used to end. Part of the museum now.

June 25, 2008. One of the ships

June 25, 2008. One of the ships

June 25, 2008. Sophie on the pier.

June 25, 2008. Sophie on the pier.

June 25, 2008. The Ship Museum

June 25, 2008. The Ship Museum
Grandpa Wayne took us all in to see the old ships, it was quite cool.

June 25, 2008. Ghiradelli Square from the ship museum on the pier.

June 25, 2008. Ghiradelli Square from the ship museum on the pier.

June 25, 2008. Sophie with the Harley at Lori's

June 25, 2008. Sophie with the Harley at Lori's

June 25, 2008. Lori's Diner ...lunch

June 25, 2008. Lori's Diner ...lunch

June 25, 2008. San Francisco. Cable Cars.

June 25, 2008. San Francisco. Cable Cars.

June 25, 2008. San Francisco. Cable Cars at Hyde Street.

June 25, 2008. San Francisco. Cable Cars at Hyde Street.

June 25, 2008. San Francisco.

June 25, 2008. San Francisco.
Everyone is excited to see Alcatraz.

June 25, 2008. San Francisco. Our 1st stop in the city.

June 25, 2008. San Francisco. Our 1st stop in the city.

June 25, 2008. San Francisco. Bill finally gets to see Alcatraz!

June 25, 2008. San Francisco. Bill finally gets to see Alcatraz!

June 25, 2008. San Francisco. The Golden Gate Bridge.

June 25, 2008. San Francisco. The Golden Gate Bridge.

June 24, 2008. Our 14 yr old nephew Jeremy on vacation with us!

June 24, 2008. Our 14 yr old nephew Jeremy on vacation with us!

June 21, 2008 Nascar race! Bill's #20..Tony Stewart!

June 21, 2008 Nascar race! Bill's #20..Tony Stewart!
Bill's dad took Bill and Jeremy to the races in Napa. They loved it! Sophie's M&M car won.

June 24, 2008. Sophie after a long swim.

June 24, 2008. Sophie after a long swim.

June 24, 2008 Swimming at the resort.

June 24, 2008 Swimming at the resort.

June 23, 2008. The rolling hills of Sonoma County.

June 23, 2008. The rolling hills of Sonoma County.

June 23, 2008. The Sonoma landscape..fun signs directing tourists to the wineries.

June 23, 2008. The Sonoma landscape..fun signs directing tourists to the wineries.

June 23, 2008. Castello di Amorosa

June 23, 2008. Castello di Amorosa

June 23, 2008. Castello di Amorosa in St Helena.

June 23, 2008. Castello di Amorosa in St Helena.

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. Kate and Sophie at Sutter Home.

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. Kate and Sophie at Sutter Home.

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. Kate at Beringer.

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. Kate at Beringer.

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. Sophie with a Pom Pom tree at Beringer

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. Sophie with a Pom Pom tree at Beringer

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. Sophie at Clos du Bois.

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. Sophie at Clos du Bois.

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. Ashley and the grounds at V Sattui

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. Ashley and the grounds at V Sattui

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. The grounds at V Sattui

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. The grounds at V Sattui

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. Peaches at V Sattui

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. Peaches at V Sattui

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. Wayne and Kathi at V Sattui

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. Wayne and Kathi at V Sattui

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. Our family at V Sattui

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. Our family at V Sattui

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. The front of V Sattui

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. The front of V Sattui
The most beautiful grounds and fabilous wines!

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. The cellar at V Sattui

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. The cellar at V Sattui

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. The Vines.

June 23, 2008 Sonoma. The Vines.

June 23, 2008 Sonoma Clos Du Bois

June 23, 2008 Sonoma Clos Du Bois

June 23, 2008 Sonoma

June 23, 2008 Sonoma

June 23, 2008. V Sutui Winery in Sonoma

June 23, 2008. V Sutui Winery in Sonoma

June 19, 2008. Sacramento...Sophie LOVED the Pom Pom trees!

June 19, 2008. Sacramento...Sophie LOVED the Pom Pom trees!

June 24, 2008. Worldmark Resort, Windsor California

June 24, 2008. Worldmark Resort, Windsor California
The pools were great, the weather was beautiful. The kids swam everyday and learned to swim on their own!

June 20, 2008. A first view of the Napa region.

June 20, 2008. A first view of the Napa region.
As we entered scenic Napa so did the fires. Tioday would be our last day of clear skys.

June 20th. On our way to Napa to meet Bill's parents we stopped at the Jelly Belly factory.

June 20th. On our way to Napa to meet Bill's parents we stopped at the Jelly Belly factory.

June 19, 2008. Smile!

June 19, 2008. Smile!

June 20, 2008. Our last day at Grandpa and Grandma's. Their front yard.

June 20, 2008. Our last day at Grandpa and Grandma's. Their front yard.

June 19, 2008. Sophie, Hoppy & Blankie pose for a picture..

June 19, 2008. Sophie, Hoppy & Blankie pose for a picture..

June 19, 2008. Picture Day at Gramma's.

June 19, 2008. Picture Day at Gramma's.

June 19, 2008. The girls and I at Lake Folsom

June 19, 2008. The girls and I at Lake Folsom

June 18, 2008. The kids with Sir Toppin Hat

June 18, 2008. The kids with Sir Toppin Hat

June 18, 2008. The view as we left...

June 18, 2008. The view as we left...

June 18, 2008. All of us at the end of our day at 6 Flags, Discovery Kingdom!

June 18, 2008. All of us at the end of our day at 6 Flags, Discovery Kingdom!

June 18, 2008. What a great ride!

June 18, 2008. What a great ride!

June 18, 2008. Emma and Ashley up, up and away!

June 18, 2008. Emma and Ashley up, up and away!

June 18, 2008. Bill and the coasters...he rode them all against Emma's wishes!

June 18, 2008. Bill and the coasters...he rode them all against Emma's wishes!

June 18, 2008. Discover Kingdom... The Elephant

June 18, 2008. Discover Kingdom... The Elephant
Kate and Sophie got to touch him!

June 18, 2008. Grandpa and Grandma with Sophie on the big boat ride!

June 18, 2008. Grandpa and Grandma with Sophie on the big boat ride!
Tania, Kate and Ashley too! We got a bit "sea sick" :)

June 18, 2008 6 Flags, Giraffe

June 18, 2008 6 Flags, Giraffe

June 18, 2008 Discovery Kingdom (6 Flags) The Whale Show

June 18, 2008 Discovery Kingdom (6 Flags) The Whale Show
Erik was happy to have his picture taken now since the show is over. He wasn't too thrilled with getting soaked in the splash zone! Everyoneelse thought it felt great on the 100+ day!

June 18, 2008. Bill and the kids with Taz!

June 18, 2008. Bill and the kids with Taz!

June 18, 2008

June 18, 2008
Sophie and the Looney Tune guys!

June 17, 2008. Kate learning to swim...

June 17, 2008. Kate learning to swim...

June 17, 2008. Swimming at the neighbors... thanks Roger!

June 17, 2008. Swimming at the neighbors... thanks Roger!

June 17, 2008. Swimming...all of us big kids had fun too!

June 17, 2008. Swimming...all of us big kids had fun too!

June 16th, 2008. Wine, Talk and Perfection.

June 16th, 2008. Wine, Talk and Perfection.
One of many perfect evenings in the backyard with Brad and Charlene.

June 15th, 2008. Lil' Miss Goofy Pants

June 15th, 2008. Lil' Miss Goofy Pants
Sophie... always our comedian!

June 15, 2008 In Grandma's Garden

June 15, 2008 In Grandma's Garden
We loved staying at G and G's. It was beautiful!

June 14, 2008. Miss Ashley...teen in training!

June 14, 2008. Miss Ashley...teen in training!
Ashley enjoys her time out of the car...gosh she's looking too grown up!

June 14, 2008. Bill and Charlene

June 14, 2008. Bill and Charlene
We made it to Grandma and Grandpa's! Let the fun begin! Bill and Gramma Charlene ;)

June 14, 2008 Mt Shasta

June 14, 2008 Mt Shasta
Our first tourist stop in the state of California!

June 13, 2008 Roadtrip

June 13, 2008 Roadtrip
Ashley, Kate and Sophie were terrific on our 2000 mile summer roadtrip to California!

June 13, 2008

June 13, 2008
Ashley's 6th grade graduation.

June 11, 2008

June 11, 2008
The Hummer... Grandpa Jack took the kids out to eat in the Hummer!

June 6, 2008. A couple of clowns.

June 6, 2008. A couple of clowns.
Kate and AShley's friend Makayla at Ashley's 12th b-day party.

May 2008. The kids in the pool in our backyard.

May 2008. The kids in the pool in our backyard.

May 2008. Me and my friend.

May 2008. Me and my friend.
Becky and I out on the town (LOL) for her 35th b-day... I'm laughing for a couple months anyhow.

April 2008. Sophie's Soccer

April 2008. Sophie's Soccer
Sophie and Jaxon playing soccer in Mulino...Go Blue Sharks!

December 25, 2007. Christmas Snow!

December 25, 2007. Christmas Snow!
Yeah! Snow for Christmas, at OUR house!

June 2007.

June 2007.
Katie makes a pose in front of our house.

October 31, 2006. Trick or Treating

October 31, 2006. Trick or Treating
Ready to go get some candy... well everyone but Erik... he wants rocks! :)

October 31, 2006. It Bounces, Hops and never stops!

October 31, 2006. It Bounces, Hops and never stops!
It's a kangaroo... NO it's a SOPHIE!

October 30, 2006. The pumpkin patch trip!

October 30, 2006. The pumpkin patch trip!
Sophie and Grandpa in the fall afternoon at the Flower Farmer in Canby.

October 30, 2006. Fuzzy Wuzzy

October 30, 2006. Fuzzy Wuzzy
Sophie and Emma admire a fuzzy little friend, October 2006

October 29, 2006. The Sleepover

October 29, 2006. The Sleepover
Ashley, Sophie, Erik, Kate and Emma ate, slept and had a merry sleepover in Grandpa Brad and Grandma Charlene's trailer. Nothing like bringing the vacation to the driveway! :)

October 29, 2006. Just Playing Around with Grandpa!

October 29, 2006. Just Playing Around with Grandpa!
The kids absolutely love hanging out in the trailer.

October 29, 2006. Curious George and his pal Sophie

October 29, 2006. Curious George and his pal Sophie
Sophie and her true loves... George the Monkey, Paci, Blankie, Footies... the things that make her world go round!

June 15, 2006. The Wisemen

June 15, 2006. The Wisemen
Grandpa Jack and Grandpa Brad enjoy an evening with the grandkids.

June 15, 2006. Wheelbarrow Race

June 15, 2006. Wheelbarrow Race
Kate was one of the lucky riders in Grandpa Brad's great wheelbarrow race.

June 13, 2006. C'est Masterpiece!

June 13, 2006. C'est Masterpiece!
Ashley, age 10 shows off her work of art!

June 12, 2006. Wee! It's a slide thing.

June 12, 2006. Wee! It's a slide thing.
Sophie, 4 years old and Kate 5 years old. Sellwood Park. June 2006

June 12, 2006. UP and down, down and UP.

June 12, 2006. UP and down, down and UP.
Grandpa Brad and a delightly Katie at Sellwood Park, October 2006.

June 12, 2006. Emma

June 12, 2006. Emma
Sellwood Park 2006, she we a wee 4 years old!

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Hi all~
Welcome to my very first "Blog". My family and friends have asked me: what is a blog. I've answered: it's like an online scrapbook. Here's the actual definition of a Blog though for those of you who were still wondering:

blog:The word blog is derived from the combination of the two words web and log.
Blogs are virtual diaries created by individuals and stored on the internet.
Blogs generally consist of text and images and can appear in a calendar-type format.

So this is the beginning of my online diary.... mine will be more of a storytelling picture scrapbook. Enjoy sharing in our families adventures... I thought this could be a fun way to stay in touch...

Love~Tania
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