Summer Memories

This summer was a busy one for us!  We traveled more than usual; going to Montana and Seattle for long weekends.  I taught two classes for PSU.  Carlos worked long hours...making hay while the sun shines!  CJ was in baseball for what seemed like forever and Zac was playing inside, outside and all over on playdates.  Sometimes it seemed our front door revolved 24/7.  We did make time to relax and enjoy ourselves in the middle of trying to finish up our backyard AND remodel our back bathroom.  Why we decided to tackle two major projects in one summer is just crazy! 

This summer we also had to put our beloved dog to rest.  Cloie has been our family before we had a house to call our own, before kids and before "life, practically 15 years to the day.  Isn't that always the case...they should rewrite the song, "first comes dog, then comes baby...".  It was such a hard month, week, day, afternoon, second...for all of us.  Our life here at home is just not the same.  She was loved and will be missed dearly. 

Love you Cloie! 

Tearful goodbyes!

CJ and Zac with Asia and Jeremy up at the Turners...campout weekends.  Fun for the whole family...Mom usually stays home and gets some project done.

Zac found a handprint of mine from 1973...and his hand fits!  We were the same age.  Crazy!

Zac and Gywn checking out the new Imagine Play indoor playground.  Super fun!

CJ and Zac goofing around!

Bethany and I took a day and went to Hood River to check out Viento Wines!  Their new tasting room is really looking great!  Can't wait to go back for the grand opening! 

And...here is the "never-ending-project"...our backyard.  It is getting there...