Vacation

The end of Sept and early Oct were busy for us. We went on two trips back to back. First down to Santa Barbara California for a beautiful wedding. Dan was the Best Man for his great friend growing up Jerry, and Nolan was the Ring Bearer. Nolan made it down the isle although not without help (he did better at rehearsal). He did however give the Groom "knuckles" when he got down the isle to make up for it.

After a long weekend in CA we headed home for a couple days before Nolan and I flew to Colorado. We went to visit a dear high school friend Rachel and her family, as well as go see the Beavers take on the Colorado Buffalo. Dan joined us later in the week. Boy is it hard flying with a kiddo alone! I got SO LUCKY that the only person to not show up for the flight happened to be in our row so we had an extra seat. Not sure we would have made it otherwise. It was great to spend time with Rae, relax a bit, and meet her two kids. We had such wonderful time, plus the Beavs won!

Waiting For Our Flight

Trying to Keep Him Entertained

Exhausted After the Flight... If Only he Would Sleep on the Plane!

Enjoying the Beach in Santa Barbara

Just Performed His Duties

Suspenders Didn't Stay On For Long

Off to Colorado!

Visiting with Mia, Rachel and Lincoln

Nolan Loved Playing with Mia

Nolan Enjoyed the Dinosaurs at the Museum, Had to Walk Through Four Times

GO BEAVS!

Uncle Ryan was There Too

 

Summer Part 3 

Here is a bit more summer fun. We rounded it out with a trip to Oaks Amusement Park, the start of football season, Go Beavs!, and Dan and I enjoyed a night out of dinner and a concert for my birthday.

We haven't been using our big camera as much lately, mostly relying on cell phones, so we have been doing a bad job of documenting what we have been up to. Here are a few photos.

Always Wanting to Help

First Tailgate of the Season

Go Beavs!

Oaks Amusement Park

First Ride

Nolan Loved the Balloon Ride

He WON!

Avett Brothers @ McMenamin's Edgefield

Date Night

First "Official" Haircut

Tailgating with Uncle Ryan

Snack Break at the Zoo with Friends

Summer Part 2!

Last month we spent a couple long weekends out of town. First we went camping with some friends up on Mt Hood at Green Canyon campground along the Salmon River. We stayed 3 nights and had a wonderful time. It had been a couple years since Dan and I had been camping, I forgot how much I enjoyed it! Nolan slept well (thank goodness) and didn't try to run away or touch the fire so all went pretty well. The nearby stream was a daily activity as well as walks and playing in the dirt.

Then we went to Eagle Crest with my family for a long weekend. Again this was great. It's always nice going over to Central Oregon and it was great to have my parents around to spend time with Nolan so Dan and I could get a break. We hiked Black Butte one morning, went on several walks, went swimming, golfed and overall relaxed.

Here are some pics of our little trips and a few randoms.

Waiting For Everyone Else to Get Up

Making Us Dinner

Hanging With His Girlfriend Adele

Water Was COLD But He Didn't Seem To Mind

 

Afternoon Hike Around Eagle Crest

Loves Kicking

Top Of Black Butte

Three Sisters In Background

Story Time with Grandpa

Loved the Morning Walks

Sellwood Riverfront Park in Portland

"Helping" Sweep