Around Here

 yes, he is still dressing up. All the time. 

 summer means lots of time in the car with smoothies and drawing comics

 It's rare to see these two sitting, let alone relaxing. 

 Spending the night with a fellow bookworm friend. 

 reading with his Harry potter wand... 

Da' Beach

Borrow a mini van, BECAUSE I WILL NOT OWN ONE.. just saying. They are convenient I must say. Any way. Borrow a mini van, load it up with kids and a beautiful Friday at the beach. Ahh, summer. 

Summer

We spent some time exploring a new part of Oregon to us with a friend of ours. Fun times and good weather. We couldn't have asked for much more... 

 lava beds 

 waterfalls

 obsidian rock fields...I will tell you a secret. He wants you to think that is heavy obsidian rock but he found a piece of light volcanic rock that looks pretty close.. just be impressed :) 

 hiking

 Pauliana Falls 

 Grumpy Greta 

 Greta and Fieldin headed out in the river for some tubing and swimming

 A play fort at the cabin

late night movies at the cabin... 

Going Home For The 4th

 It has been awhile since I spent the 4th back in my old hometown. 

 Greta with my mom's old records. A wonderful gift from dad. Shes's been listening to them since we got home on her record player. 

 After busy days, cozying up for the night reading

 Grand Coulee Dam with my dad, aunt and uncle 

 Here's our group on the tour.

 Resting above and Greta befriending a sweet cat...

 Checkers with grandpa

 Lots of time in the sprinklers and playing with water balloons

 Someone was spoiled getting a root beer each day. He thought it was the coolest.

 A cut throat game of phase ten with these two.. 

 The 4th of July! 

 It's a looong way home, better get comfortable. 

Around Here

 We haven't had too much free time at home but when we do this guy is building something

 He finally got a foul ball... here is is talking it up with some other kids hoping to catch one. 

 It's berry season!!!

 a break from school means more time with the microscope

 berry thief 

 Never know what this lil' guy is going to be each morning.. 

 we even have legos in the car... 

a boy and his buddy...