A Rolling We Will Go

May 2009- What kid doesn't love a good hill to roll down? We stood here for a while so the kids could enjoy this little pleasure.
But for Zach it was more like. . .

Scoot. . .
Scoot. . .

Rollishscoot. . .

Roll. . .

In no time he will be rolling like the pros-

The Playgroup Posse

May 2009- AHHH Playgroup! Avery and her friends were in the afternoon kinder so every Wednesday they got together at a different house for Playgroup. They did the things girls do Play, fight, Play, Laugh, fight, Play, Play, Play. It was great for everyone.

One of the times they were at my house they all dressed like princesses (there could never only be one) and made up a play for Zach and I. It had everything in it. . .

Running Princesses

Biting Snakes

Sword fighting

And Dead Princesses (you can't have just one)

All the makings of a real fairytale

We also worked on smiling

AHHH Beautiful!!!

Ignorance is Bliss

May 2009- It was one of those Portland days and we found the perfect activity. We decided to all, as a family, walk in the March of dimes walk-a-thon. We didn't know how far it was going to be until we got there. It was just over 6 miles going over bridges, along the river, and through down town. Those who put it together really knew how to throw a walk-a-thon, there was a pit stop every mile with a snack, drink, and a giveaway (which Josh LOVED). There were also a few marching bands to keep everyone motivated.

It was such a beautiful day.

I think the key to the happiness on the walk-a-thon was not to tell the kids how long we were walking. After we were done and we told them they were so proud of them selves, as they should be!

Climb Hannah Climb.......

2009-It started a long time ago, this passion to climb possibly was even there at birth (Ummm well maybe after she was born since she was 2 weeks late "popping out").

Hannah, Josh, and Avery in Maui 2007

Bend 2008

Portland

No matter the size of the tree or rock she HAS to climb it.

It has become contagious, now everyone wants to climb.

We found the largest indoor climbing wall in Oregon for her which still didn't quench her desire for the climb.

What is next for the climbing prodigy?

A Beary Happy Birthday

April 2009- it was finally the day, Avery turned 6 yrs old ! ! !
Our tradition is the birthday person gets what ever they want for breakfast in bed.


Avery really wanted bran flakes, a cheese stick, and chocolate milk. That is all!...she was even suprised when we brought it up to her.


That evening we had a family party.

Avery had a great day- she was a birthday princess at school and we ended the day with a family party.
A few days later we had a fabulous birthday party with friends. Build-a-bear was the venue of choice and everyone had lots of fun even the boys.

Happy 6th birthday our sweet baby girl!!

A Walk

March 2009- Living in Oregon you can seem to find a great hiking or walking place close by. Right after the cousins arrived we all went on a great nature hike.

It's amazing how fun just a walk can be.

What the Shaq?????

April 2009- While at the Easter egg hunt the bishop showed us a huge Shaq shoe (he worked for Nike). It is a size 23. WHAT???? Yeah size 23. It was surprisingly light for a huge shoe like that. O.K., that shoe is big but imagine the foot that goes inside it. WOW!