First Day of School!

I was so proud of my two kids on their first day of school. They picked out their cloths, got their backpacks ready, and were looking and acting way too grown up! Bijou already loves her 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Hunt and Jackson did great with his first day of Kindergarten!

Fair Time!

The kids and I enjoyed an entire day at the Oregon State Fair with our friend Jacque. Their favorites included pie tasting, the animals, food, smokey the bear, and Jack's first time on the chair lift ride! We all had a great time!

Island Time with Friends!

We headed back up to Orcas Island! This time with our dear friends the Paxtons and a special visit from uncle Chris and Nigel Pennyworth! In addition to the usual amazing island fun Jackson caught his very first fish! "with no food too!" He caught a smallish trout off the dock with out any bait! We released it before we could take a picture but there were many shots taken of the effort. The last day we got to help Brian celebrate his birthday and even spent some time island hopping. It was hard to come home after such a great trip!

Oaks Bottom Pup Walk

The kids and I took Mr Jimmy on his first long walk since his poor leg healed. He loved it! There were plenty of things to sniff out, winding trails, and 2 miles of fresh air. The kids and I enjoyed ourselves too! There were incredible storks, a newly formed bee hive right on the trail (yikes!), and even an osprey in her nest. We will be going back again soon!

Visit with Dad!

We went to see Timmy host a benefit concert at Esther Short Park in Vancouver. The kids got treated to shaved ice and a back stage view of the happenings. It was great to get to spend time and see him doing so well! We love you dad!

Tillamook Forestry Center

This is the most incredible place! I took the kids there on the way to Cape Look Out. Beautiful facility with look out tower and pond. The pond actually feeds the toilets in there spotless restrooms. The kids got to dress as pioneers, fight fires, and check out forest critters close up! It was super cool and free!!