The Kids Visit To Santa

We drove Marcie and Ethan down to the local mall to see Santa and took this picture. A few days later the kids called Santa by telephone to make sure he remembered exactly what they wanted.

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Marcie Secret Call To Santa

Ethan Secret Call To Santa

Marcie Final Soccer Game

During the summer of 2007, Marcie played soccer on a team called the Eagle Thunder Hawks. This was her first season playing organized soccer. The below picture is of her team.



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Halloween In Oregon 2007

Ethan and Marcie getting ready to go Trick or Treating. Ethan dressed as a police officer and Marcie dressed as a good witch.

Our Camping Trip to Lost Lake Oregon

On July 6th, 2007 our family went camping at Lost Lake Oregon. The lake is at an elevation of 3,100 ft and a few miles from Mt. Hood. The weather was perfect all three days with temperatures in the upper 70's and night temperatures in the mid 50's. We stayed in our tent trailer next to the lake for 3 nights and plan on going back later this summer.

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Below is a picture of Jeff and Bertha standing in front of a wood statue of Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch.

The below picture is of Marcie and Ethan playing in Lost Lake.

Cherry Season in Oregon

On June 10th, 2007 the kids and I decided it was time to pick cherries off the tree in our backyard. After about 10 minutes of picking cherries, the weather turned and it began raining. Not a problem for Ethan, he grabbed an umbrella and kept picking cherries. After we picked about 4 cups of cherries, we pitted the cherries and made a wondeful cherry cobbler dessert.

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Enjoy a Day of Fishing in Oregon

On June 9th, 2007 we took the kids to Bonneville Fish Hatchery to enjoy a day of fishing. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife was holding an all day event to provide fishing instruction and water safety for children. Below are two pictures of Marcie and Ethan with the fish they caught.

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Memorial Day Observation

On May 28th, 2007 our family attended a Memorial Day event that was held two blocks from our home here in Beaverton, Oregon. The event was held at Memorial Park just a short walk from our home. Below are two pictures of Marcie and Ethan.

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Our New Camping Trailer

On April 26th, 2007 our family purchased a perfect condition Starcraft Folding Camping Trailer. The roof of the trailer cranks up to provide enough room to sleep our family and a few friends. The trailer has a propane furnace and hot water heater. The refrigerator operates on propane and electricity. The trailer came with a 3 burner stove and an outside shower with hot and cold water.

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Giant 8 ft Tall Snowman in Beaverton

The day following our snowstorm, Ethan, Marcie and their friend Marina came across a giant snowman in the front yard of our next door neighbor. Seems the neighbors stayed up until 10:00pm last night putting the final touches on the snowman. The kids were able to miss school for a second day because the roads were not safe for travel.

Winter Weather Arrives In Beaverton

On Tuesday January 16th, 2007 winter arrived here in Beaverton. At 6:00 am this morning it started snowing and by noon we had 6 inches of snow on the ground. Marcie's school was closed due to the snow and will also be closed on Wednesday too. Click the below picture to see photos of Marcie and Ethan playing in the snow. The below two video's are of our family playing in the snow on Tuesday.

No School For Marcie - Snow Day

Playing In The Snow

Marcie And Ethan In The Snow

Trip To The Tillamook Creamery

On Monday January 15th, 2007 we took a drive to the coast of Oregon to visit the Tillamook Creamery in Tillamook, Oregon. The creamery produces some of the best cheese and ice cream you will ever have. Ethan and Marcie enjoyed the bubble gum flavor ice cream.

You click click here to see a live webcam of the creamery.

The creamery offers a self guided tour of the cheese production and packaging areas of the creamery. Click the below picture to see additional photo's of our tour.

After the tour we drove a few more miles to Cape Meares State Park so the kids could play on the beach. Only in Oregon can you see snow on the beach in January. Click the below picture for additional pictures of our beach visit.

Trip To Tillamook Creamery in Tillamook, Oregon

Visit To Cape Meares State Park Near Tillamook Oregon

After the tour we drove a few miles outside Tillamook to Cape Meares State Park so the kids could play on the beach. Only in Oregon can you see snow on the beach in January. Click the below picture for additional pictures of our beach visit.

Trip To The Beach

Trip To California For Christmas 2006

For Christmas vacation this year we went to California to visit my mom and sister. During our visit we stayed at mom's home in West Hollywood and at my sister's home in Murrieta, California. The weather was perfect on the days we went to Disneyland and to Huntington Beach. See below photo albums for pictures and link to video.

Christmas 2006 In California

Marcie and Cousin Madison Riding Their Bicycle On Christmas Morning

Breakfast the Miner's Cafe in Redding California - Christmas 2006

Trip To Huntington Beach California - Christmas 2006

During our trip to California at Christmas time, we spent the afternoon at Huntington Beach California. The kids enjoyed playing in the sand and watching the sunset. Click the below picture for additional pictures of our visit.

Christmas at Huntington Beach California

Pictures Of Trip To Disneyland - Christmas 2006

The below album has pictures of our visit to Disneyland on December 29th, 2006. The weather was warm and sunny.

Trip to Disneyland

Canal Ride At Disneyland - Christmas 2006