Natalie's Kindergarten Graduation 6/12/12

Natalie graduated!

Her solo (hopefully it works)

Natalie has been so excited for her graduation. She was really nervous but did a great job remembering all her songs. Our pool is up and we are ready for summer :)

Ben's Blue Lake triathalon 6/10/13

Pre race (ABS!)

Little adjustment

Starting swim

Awesome day up in Gresham- Ben did great. 81st overall, 11th in his age group

Fall sports

Kayla's 6th grade intramural volleyball team. There are about 15 girls on her team- they play games every Friday and practice twice per week. She's doing great with her overhand serves...

                                                                               

Natalie's soccer team, the White Lightning

 

She has surprised us with her aggressiveness! Playing in the backyard with Kayla this summer definitely helped.

First Day of School

 Natalie made her lunch the night before Kindergarten....

A middle schooler and a kindergartener! Both had great first days- Kayla likes it WAY better then grade school. Natalie was excited, a little nervous but said she had fun.

Labor Day Weekend

We decided to take one last summer trip to Newport for Labor Day weekend before the craziness begins. We camped at Beverly Beach one night then stayed in a hotel the next night.

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 Amazing sunsets into the ocean both nights. I decided it is one of my favorite things to watch.

 Found some dunes near the lighthouse- beautiful weather for the beach

 Natalie below the Elizabeth Street Inn where we stayed. We saw whales spouting during our lunch

summer

Natalie and Ben singing their summer anthem- "Chillin' on a dirt road"  (may have to repost once we figure out how to post videos- Melissa?Annie?)

Natalie and Cameren have spent HOURS in the cool tub this summer

Right out or front door we found a nest full of quail eggs-  

                                                             Cool Middle schooler
                                                                    Peace out

Kayla's 11th birthday party

 McKenna, Hanna, Kayla, Kira, and Jayda

We had a great day at Pacific City for Kayla's birthday- climbed the dunes 3 times, roasted hot dogs, played soccer and ate sandy cake.