The Coast

Over the Fourth of July weekend we headed for the Oregon and Washington coast. We stayed in a hotel/hostel in Astoria and took day trips to Cape Disappointment, the Astoria Tower, the Maritime Museum, Ecola State Park, and Cannon Beach. We didn't experience the best weather, as you can see. No pictures were taken on our one sunny day in Cannon Beach--I guess we were too busy playing on the beach with our friends we met up with there.

"Arrrgh, matey. I can't whhhait to test them sea legs ah mine."

This photo was taken three days later than the previous two, but in the same spot.

Oral Fixation

Levi must be entering the teething stage because everything he can get his hands on goes straight into his mouth....

Good Folks

It has been awhile since my last post. I guess we've been busy with various things--one of them being visiting with friends. The summer is a great time to connect with good folks. The following pictures reflect this.

Anya and Hosanna listen to Audrey's story.

Danyale and Levi

A few weeks ago we went up to Canada to visit some of Ryan's old roommates from college. Each of these guys have guys of their own now. Believe me when I say that it was quite a feat to get all six of these boys to look at the camera at the same time. I think that I snapped twenty pictures hoping one of them would turn out. Not bad.

We enjoyed meeting adorable John Samuel for the first time.

Benno in his (my) cool-man shades.

Darren and the fabulous strawberry cream pie! Is there any better way to celebrate summer than with strawberry desserts?

Buddies Blaise and Levi.

Aunt Kristen up from Seattle for a dose of smiles.